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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
1
A playful verse describes limbs of many styles in a brisk parade of personae. The speaker exaggerates the variety, noting straight, bent, cork, silk covered, and imported examples seen on streets, mingling humor with vivid imagery.
Explanations trace the phrase to the heart as the seat of emotion and memory. What one learned by heart was hoped to be retained as an especial appeal to truth. The heart served as the oath or pledge in early usage.
The Elgin Echo, a Thursday publication from Elgin Iowa, operates under the National Editorial Assn and is mailed as second class matter from Fayette County, detailing its editorial tenure and publication status.
Dri C. L. Curran, a builder-psychologist, told Inglewood Lions Club that the four factors shaping a community are the newspaper, bank, school, and church. He urged local business leaders to allocate more to advertising, arguing that growth follows investment in press coverage and consistent messaging even in slack times.
A historical note recalls Walter P. Chrysler, former Oelwein resident, who built a rapid rise in auto manufacturing. He debuted with an early two cylinder car, faced jeers like Ford, yet achieved immense fame and wealth, now widely acknowledged as a multimillionaire.
Many cities in the state show rising attention to milk ordinances as councils pass new rules or tighten enforcement. Officials seek better supervision to assure a safe, dependable dairy supply, with support from producers who know consumer trust boosts dairy product use.
Ruth Rothlisberger visits West Union relatives while Ruby helps Mrs xy at home. Arlington mourns Mr Meisquier with Strong family present. Otis Rothlisberger delivers calf in Nashua. Bernice Ernst recovering from illness. Local residents host and attend gatherings with Shaffer and Rothlisberger families. Ladies Aid and Cemetery Association meet, next at church Feb 20. Feeds advertised by Honeberger Sebati. Echo ad closes.
Clyde Arasaettes, secretary of the Iowa Creamery Managers Association, reports to the Iowa Department of Agriculture that cooperative creameries in Iowa expect about a five percent rise in butter production for 1928 versus 1927, with average butter prices at least one cent higher. Total 1927 butter output was 200 million pounds valued around 84 million dollars. 1928 output is expected near 201 million pounds valued about 90 million, the state's largest butter payout. Production lagged early 1928 but improved in the last six months due to better feed. cows wintering well. hay crops short but overall feed conditions good. Further 1929 production gains are anticipated. The year-end butter carryover was smaller than last year, aiding prices.
Local notices recap family visits and health updates. Mrs Johnson remains ailing. Milo Jacobin returns to school after illness. Residents in Clermont, Postville, and nearby towns report callers, hospitality, and travel plans as roads reopen gradually.
The Kohinoor diamond, Persian for mountain, reportedly weighed 783 carats originally and is now listed at 1061.16 carats. Hugo's child prodigy era is marked by his first tragedy Irtamene written at age twelve.
A concise examination of Thera's economic language, praising terse, apt phrasing as a strength. The note emphasizes economy in expression within Farm and Fireside style, valuing sharp, direct wording over flourish.
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