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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
4
Thompson Waters Sale Dates and Schedule List
Auction exchange held every Thursday with scheduled sales by Thompson and Waters. Planned dates include January 24 Meyer Eide in West Union and January 25 Pat Nedham in Monona, January 27-28 Himer Resnick in McGregor, February 7 Lena Clark in Gunder, February 8 Mrs Edmund Levenagen in Monona, February 13 Mrs Frank Kelleher in Etkader, February 14 Les Seeland in Monona, February 15 Boyer Bros in Elgin, February 27 George G Nickels in Wadena West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Nedham
Monona
Himer Resnick
McGregor
Lena Clark
Gunder
Edmund Levenagen
Frank Kelleher
Etkader
Les Seeland
Boyer Bros
Elgin
George G. Nickels
Wadena
West Union Auction Exchange
Reconstructed Safety Pin Through the Ages
A feature from London Tit-Bits notes the safety pin may be a prehistoric invention revived for modern use. It traces the idea through earthwork research showing the same fastener reappearing after millennia, challenging the belief it was unique to early twentieth century ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Iowa lawmakers eye state government reorganization
Governors bid to relocate the motor vehicle department and securities division under executive or new finance structures dominates plans. Other talks urge funding for farm-to-market roads, a general hospital for the insane, and expanded state buildings. A push for longer House terms and a fresh look at marriage examination also surfaces in the 48th General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Motor Vehicle Department
Securities
Finance
States Comptroller’s Office
Banking Department
Securities Division
State Auditor
State
Kraschel
Iowa General Assembly
State House
Dewey Plans Attack On State Planning Board
Senator Claire Dewey of Washington county proposes scrapping the state planning board arguing it has wasted taxpayers money in travel and per diem without delivering results. Dewey has long opposed the board and contends it promised progress with minimal funding but failed to produce meaningful benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Dewey
Washington County
State Planning Board
Dewey
Planning Board
Yager to lead reform of state conservation board
Venerated Democrat W A Yager from Dickinson County seeks to shrink the state conservation board to three members, arguing a smaller panel can run the system efficiently. The move mirrors ongoing cost-cutting measures as the House and Senate organize with Republican leaders in key posts and committee setup. House Speaker John R Irvin and Senate President Pro Tem Hoeven announced reorganization plans and the formation of committees to draft governing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Yager
Dickinson County
Board
Conservation Commission
House
Senate
John R. Irvin
Keookuk
Dewey E. Goode
Bloomfield
A. JC. Gustafson
Des Moines
Charles B. Hoeven
Alton
Walter Beam
Martensdale
General Assembly
Irwin
Fro
Committee On Committees
Dean W. Peisen
Hardin County
Foster
Henry
Goode
Davis
Muester
Cass
Busme
Getler van
George M. Hopkins
Guthrie Center
Ownlers
Let Contract to Pave No 128
The Iowa State Highway Commission announced that Rogerud Bros. of Decorah and the Iowa Road Building Co. of Des Moines won contracts for bituminous surfacing of 1.6 miles on highway 346 from Nashua to the Little Brown Church. The Decorah firm received 14630.05 for road base and the Des Moines firm 3739.82 for surfacing. Carlson of Decorah was awarded 110246.21 for paving 7.152 miles on highway 128 from highways 13 to 52 in Clayton County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Highway Commission
Rogerud Bros
Decorah
Iowa Road Building Co
Des Moines
Nashua
Little Brown Church
Carlson
Effect of War on Elections in U S History
The text notes that no constitutional provision allows a president to serve beyond wartime and cites Lincoln's 1864 re election during the Civil War. It adds that World War I did not halt presidential elections, while 1918 congressional elections occurred before the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Elgin School News Primary Room Updates
Reports show Charles Becker absent with scarlet fever and Marie Adrian out sick for a week. The January room committee includes Shirley Boyle Betty Christen Alma Ruth Grimes with Clifton Kohler George Bovis as proctors. Doris Hanson recently returned after illness. Norma Torkelson and Colleen Roberts corresponded with African and English pen pals respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Becker
Health Express
Marie Adrian
Shirley Boyle
Betty Christen
Alma Ruth Grimes
Clifton Kohler
George Bovis
Barbara Wilson
Doris Hanson
Norma Torkelson
Africa
Colleen Roberts
England
Bubonic Plague Death Toll Across China in 1346
In 1346 the bubonic plague ravaged China, killing around two million people. The vast death toll highlighted the brutal reach of the pandemic across cities and rural areas alike, reshaping communities and trade networks for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
President Smith Announces Extensive Upper Iowa Trip
Upper Iowa University President Smith is making a extensive trip to contact college friends. He spoke January 9 at the Tri County Interdenominational Ministerial Association in Waukon and traveled January 10 to Louisville for the national convention of the Association of American Colleges. He will attend dinners in Chicago and New York with Mrs. Dickman then visit Washington, D C to meet alumni and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Upper Iowa University
Interdenominational Ministerial Association
Waukon
Louisville
iKy
The
Association of American Colleges
J. W. Dickman
Chicago
Topp Family Visits Highlight Local News Note
Dr. Smith expected to be gone until the first of February. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Topp of Cedar Falls visited Thursday with his mother Mrs. Minnie Topp. Also noted were Mrs. Geo Miethe and son, Gustav Marks of Sumner, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Topp of Sterling Illinois visiting Minnie Topp’s granddaughter. Phone your news to 20'early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Topp
Cedar Falls
Minnie Topp
Geo. Miethe
Gustav Marks
Sumner
Howard Topp
Sterling, IL
Layton and Hall Prep For World Three Cushion Meet
Johnny Layton and Allen Hall discuss shot possibilities with Charles C. Peterson as the world three cushion billiard championship opens January 16 in eight cities. Layton has held the world title eleven times and Hall holds various records in competitive play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johnny Layton
Allen Hall
Charles C. Peterson
Layton
Hall
Humorous Bits and Home Tips From Vernacular Ads
The snippet mixes kitchen table humor with scattered ads. A cat story, a quip on manners, a line about a guard tonic, and a home insulation pitch appear in a collage of 1920s newspaper filler. Elements include a bottle ad promising mineral tonic and a roof insulation pitch urging immediate rebuilding and repair.
Listed In The Social Directory Sioux Falls
The Social Directory asserts high eligibility for listing with no purchases allowed. Mrs F A Von Schneider rests during social duties while Mr F A Von Schneider ponders the directory. The two Dachs hund dogs belong to attorney J M Bailey of Sioux Falls South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Social Directory of the
United States
F. A. von Schneider
M. Bailey
South Dakota
Echo Exclusive Photo Service
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Clermont
W. S. Rothlisberger
Lind Bros
Herve Robbins
West Elgin
Fleet Frieden
Ashley LaVelle
Harold Opland
N. E
Iowa
Edge
Hill
Oelwein Nursery Co
Oelwein
Towa
Ihudios
Phafeery
A. C
Elgin Furniture Store
Echo
O'Neill Drug Company
Clermont Mattress Works
Town
Elgin Echo
Thompson & Waters
Meyer-Eide
West Union
Wilson
Charles W. Nelson
Jefferson County
Berg
Black Hawk County
G. A
Elgin School News
Grammar Room
Werley Bailey
Brawley
Calif
James Bailey
Mary Dean Bailey
California
Santa Claus
Thad
Methab
Mother
Shad
Spiffy
Margaret Crider
Bam
the Echo
Shaw-Walker
Cosby-Wirth
American Salesbook Co
Irving Pitt
National Book Co
SHAW
MARSH
Shaw Walker
Safety Council
Broadcasters
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
Elgin, Iowa
Holy Land
Palestine
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