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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
8
In Elkader Iowa a dispute over chiropractic methods includes X Ray and Neurocalometer techniques at the Bank Building. The event highlights variances in diagnostic approaches and practitioner standards in the region.
Illyria area items list hospital visits and family connections. Leo O son underwent surgery at West Union hospital after a visit with his uncle Guernsey Smith. The Kimpson funeral was held at the Illyria church, and several families from nearby areas visited, with multiple sick lists, social visits, and weekend gatherings noted across Strawberry Point Volga and Clermont communities.
Neighborhood gatherings fill the week with visits among Yearous, Kimball, Rothlisberger and Foxwell families. A Washington’s birthday election elected Cemetery association officers. Numerous attend weddings, quilting, oyster supper, and a Friday 500 card party hosted by the Christen and Dennler families.
Cheery Valley News lists numerous weekend gatherings and visits around the Butikofer and Baumgartner families. Residents from Elkader Arlington Postville and surrounding areas shared meals, house help, and social calls, including 4 H club participation and birthday celebrations.
Oak Grove residents share visits and social duties from Monday to Sunday. Amelia Strong cared for Mrs Chapman. Harold Bennett and John Luchsinger visited in nearby towns. several couples hosted and attended pre nuptial events, dinners, and Sunday visits across Oelwein Illyria Volga City and surrounding homes.
Mrs. Marshall Helms spent last Thursday in Cleve Erhardt's parental home. Mrs. Mary Grover of Clermont and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Nutting and sons were dinner guests Friday in the Sidney Nutting home. Leo Boyer was in Rochester Minnesota from Wednesday to Saturday. Mrs. Don Cummings spent Monday night in the Fred Nydegger Sr. home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Carpenter of Minnesota and his mother of Spencer visited Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Belknap and Mrs. Carpenter along with Ario a sister of Mrs. Belknap and Mr. Noble on Sunday.
Mrs Wm Nutting and sons visited the Glen Boyer home, with Reuben Miller and daughter from West Union as Sunday guests. Helms families and Dixie guesting Friday. Wilson Patterson went to Chicago by stock train. Ray Gilbert visited the Craft home. Grace Howard stayed with Reuben Howard at Elgin. Ladies Aid meets Thursday with Mrs Sidney Nutting. Choir rehearsal Friday at Rev Belknap’s home. Brainard Church notes list Sunday school at 10:30 and preaching at 8. Rev A R Belknap is pastor.
Gunder area residents host and visit each other with guests listed including Mr and Mrs Henry Olson and Donald and Corrine, and Mr and Mrs Reierson and Joseph. Carrie Bilden dies after illness, with many neighbors extending condolences. Harold Opland improves after illness, and preparations for attending Marshalltown hospital updates. A group travels to Marshalltown with Mork family members for care, returning Sunday.
Berlin reports that Dr Walther Funk, now Minister of Economics, was named president of the Reichsbank to replace Hjalmar Schacht who was removed by der Fuehrer. Funk retains his cabinet post as drastic economic changes loom for Germany.
Mrs. Liddle will greet the group at home while Mrs. Oscar Nyborg Mrs. Ole Loftsgard and Mrs. Henry Mark host the Dorcas Society gathering in the church parlors Saturday afternoon January 28.
The dingo, a stout short legged, tan to ding colored Australian dog, averages about 40 inches with an 11 inch tail. It hunts singly, preying on spinifex rats and, since sheep farming began, has mercilessly attacked sheep. A single dingo can pull down 100 sheep in one night while loyalties shift between masters and visitors.
The text notes Albion as the earliest name given to England by Greek and Roman authors. It identifies Albion as the historic label used by classical sources to refer to the island nation.
Lincoln of Central America Father Jose Simeon Canas (1767 1838) is highlighted for freeing Central America from Spain and ending slavery While credited for promoting education and learning his legacy is noted along with a monarch butterfly flight and a claim about rats breeding multiple times a year
The article notes that the average adult American consumes more than five slices of bread daily, questioning the conventional belief about typical bread consumption and exploring dietary habits in modern life.
Trine describes stomach lining called tripe from tle sheep and other animals.
New York scenes show champion Joe Louis and light heavyweight title holder John Henry Lewis meeting at the Hippodrome before their 16 round Madison Square Garden bout. The page notes the heavyweight clash set for New York, with both fighters pictured comparing fists and sizing up the challenge.
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