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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
2
Wadena residents host visitors from Cedar Rapids Manchester and Waterloo while families visit hospitals and schools. 4-H convention attendees from Ilyria township, bridge prizes awarded, world notable events include a July 4 parade with Uncle Sam Goddess of Liberty and a Wadena Fayette baseball game and concessions.
The Castle of the Armed Forces Casctillo de la Fuerza on O'Reilly Street in old Havana is believed to be the hemisphere's oldest fortification. Built in 1538, it predates Mora castle by about fifty years and traces its history to Herbando de Sore.
Dragon's blood obtained from several trees including calamus dragon tree and Australian eucalyptus. It is used in lacquer and varnishes and by Chinese agents backing for paper.
A long list of Illyria township residents and relatives share visits, picnics, and family events across West Union Elkader Edgewood Fay et te, including the Foxwell and Wenger families. Attendees travel from Junction City Roanoke Peoria and Chicago to join relatives in Iowa. The article notes 4-H delegates and a county highway project with bids due July 7 on two state roads from Elkader to West Union and a connector.
Tarahumara workers in southern Chihuahua Mexico are described as exceptionally strong. In bridge timbering they reportedly cut twice the daily amount of wood of the average Mexican, using a back-stroke adz swing that slices cleanly through and strikes again on the return.
Norma and Verna Blockhus and other Frankville visitors join gatherings at Clarence Olson and Gilbert Buraas homes. Relatives travel from Waterloo and Decorah for family visits. A church bazaar and bake sale are planned for July 10. Community members attend a quilting circle, picnics, and receptions honoring newlyweds Nelvin Loftsgard and wife. Several residents visit Chicago, Elgin, Decorah, Rochester, and New Martinsville. Funeral services are held for Katherine Wilson as many locals attend.
Miss Helen Rubyor daughter of Randalia residents S W Rubyor marries Wayne Cravens Priest son of Henderson Kentucky in a June 14 ceremony at Northwestern. The couple, joined by 50 guests, planned a southern motor trip before settling in Kentucky where he works for Gulf Refining. Miss Rubyor an Iowa graduate and former Evans ton teacher. Priest a Kentucky graduate and Pi Kappa Alpha member.
The text defines boxing divisions by weight: heavyweight not less than 175 pounds, lightweight from 127 to 135 pounds, and light heavyweight from 161 to 175 pounds. It shows historical naming conventions for class distinctions among boxers.
Mrs F W Hughes departed Monday night for Waverly Pennsylvania for an indefinite visit staying at the Oswald Straud home. She traveled from Postville to Chicago then to Niagara Falls and Buffalo New York before continuing south to Scranton. Mrs Chris Nelson went to West Union late last week to care for her mother Mrs Olson who was seriously ill. Mrs Olson died Monday with funeral services held Wednesday. Myrtle and Selma Nelson joined at West Union that day.
The New York state legislature authorized the first general traveling libraries funded by public money in 1802. This marks the start of state supported library services traveling across communities.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a fat reducing plan that improves energy and skin clarity. It urges a half teaspoon daily in hot water before breakfast, with dietary cautions to cut fat and sugars, and promises a money back offer if no health gains are felt in four weeks.
Helen Dummermuth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth, was transported Tuesday to Decorah hospital accompanied by nurse Edna Dummermuth. R A Crider reports home improvements on Main Street with new floors plumbing and redecorating. Mrs C L Huisinga Merlin and Mildred Lehr visited after Ellen Lehr and Gordon Huisinga attended Bible school. Chester DeSart and Helen Green of Mason City visited Frane DeSart’s family. Nancy Gehring progresses post Rochester clinic at home. Peter McKellar en route from Florida to Minneapolis visited Hattie McKellar. he collected fossils to donate to the Minnesota Historical Society.
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