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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
3
Clermont Enterprise publishes Thursday morning edition with local editor Marjorie Scheel and staff as part of the Iowa Press Association and NatlFilitorial Association, mailing from Clermont in Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
A trio of Independence youths nearly set a coffee can containing 520 dollars ablaze. Willis A. McAlpin of Villisca names his Holstein herd prefix after his hometown. A Amosa mother saved her toddler after he fell near a reservoir edge. Lisbon scrap iron disposal ends an era, with 225 tons moved out. A Lohrville seller offers a dining suite at a fluctuating price. Grinnell College’s forgotten portrait identified as James W. Grimes. Colesburg honey discovery explains buzzing noise. Onawa long distance Christmas call with California. Madrid depot porter helps a traveler aboard a moving train. Sac City flowers mark New Year.
A report notes hummingbirds kept in captivity were fed a blend of commercial baby food honey and milk. Authorities advise on proper nectar diets and caution against unsafe feeds for wild species.
A note urges installation of firm hand rails and nonslip treads on stairs to cut the risk of falls and injuries in homes and public buildings. Authorities cite improved grip and stability for elderly and children.
A historical financial snippet shows cash on hand accounts receivable and inventories for dairy products and supplies, with depreciation and building equipment figures. The document lists butter production and sales, patronage, and local sales, plus manufacturing and operating expenses totaling around 1,736.82 and over 8,266.75 in unspecified units, dated Dec 1 1939 to Nov 30 1946.
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs John Lantz spent Sunday evening with the Maynard Lantz family. Mr and Mrs Richard Griebenow joined Wa Weedo horge for dinner. A S Moog El mer Bear visited Austen Heigerson Saturday. Gerhard Halverson and Merritt Gunderson with Emma Gunderson Beulan and Inez Helgerson were guests at Austen Helgerson Thursday. R S Henderson and Joe Kula with Richard spent the week at Cedar Rapids before returning to Clermont. Sell it through a Want Ad.
Pictured with Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimball as Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific fleet and holder of US fleet duties, Rear Admiral Ernest J. King leading the Atlantic fleet, and Admiral Thomas C. Hartright continuing as commander of the Asiatic fleet in Washington D C.
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