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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
1
Hawkeye Boys State Affects Iowa Youth, Legion Study
Sumner Gazette notes the Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge near Des Moines, run by the Iowa American Legion. It argues the weeklong program, though small this year with under 600 attendees, will yield lasting civic impact across communities as participants return with greater respect for American government and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa American Legion
American Legion
Europe
Sumner Gazette
Where Your Money Goes Tax bill shows 12.5 billion in year paid by all
The tax bill of the American people last year totaled 12 500 000 000 and was paid by everyone. About 40 percent came from direct taxation and 40 percent from indirect taxation, a sum hard to grasp yet larger than food and rent combined and twice the clothing bill, per Tripoli Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
Another Offering of Safety Slogans
A compilation of safety slogans urges cautious driving and notes the impact of local merchant advertising on mail order competition. It mentions Iowa laws against firing firecrackers and East Dubuque residents celebrating independence, plus J. L. Zollar of Hawkeye reporting sweet corn fully tasseled on June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Tribune
Iowa
Can You Remember Rounds of Local News In One Page
Mrs. Martha Johnson dies after visiting daughter Mrs. John Baumgartner following illness linked to a dislocated shoulder. Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson dies Friday. Hotel Dewey gains cement landings improving its curb appeal. Lightning strikes John Erickson’s barn causing damage. a team in the barn is now reportedly deaf. F.R. Berg plans a sixty day trip to Norway. Heating contract for the school awarded to Scott Heating Co., with work by Joseph Butler. August Benson family to visit La Crosse Wisconsin, possibly fishing. Citizens' State Bank directors meet. Elias Benson becomes vice president and Thos. O. Lien joins the board, replacing late David Jacobin. Julius Johnson injures both arms after hay fork accident. Saturday heat record noted in the area amid scarce breeze. Dr. and Mrs. H. Hadsel travel from Concord to Chicago then to visit Fred. W. Grover. Grover to West for hay fever relief. Miss Benninger and Gottfried Frieden wed East of the city. Cliff Lisher visits from West Union and installs a gasoline street light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Johnson
John Baumgartner
Henry Olson
Dewey
John Erickson
F.R. Berg
Norway
Scott Heating Co
Oelwein
Joseph Butler
August Benson
Frankie
la Crosse
Wis
Fred Falk
August
Citizens’ State Bank
Elias Benson
Thos. O. Lien
David Jacobin
Julius Johnson
Clermont-Gander
Hadsel
Concord
New Hampshire
Chicago
Fred
W. T. Grover
West
Miss Benninger
Gottfried Frieden
Cliff Lisher
West Union
Postville Paper Praises Elgin's New Merchant
The Postville Herald commends Harold Fischer for purchasing J. A. Boleyn's general merchandise store in Elgin. Fischer, formerly at a Britt bank, will take possession next Tuesday, July 5, after resigning last week and visiting his father Otto Fischer at Henderson Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville Herald
Elgin
Harold Fischer
Britt
Otto Fischer
Henderson Prairie
Harold
J. A. Boleyn
Darwin Shifts From Medicine After An Anatomy Aversion
The article notes Charles Darwin was expected to pursue medicine like his father but, after a year, anatomy disgusted him and the operating theater horrified him, leading him to change course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Charles Darwin
First Ladies' Aid Society Formed in Cleveland
The first Ladies' Aid Society in the country was organized in Cleveland during the early days of the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ladies’ Aid Society
First Ladies' Aid Society
Cleveland
Scrap at West Union Livelier Than Ballyhooed Fight
In West Union a bread wagon driver was knocked down and another driver was badly cut when five paving gang workers attacked him after a dispute about a ride. The group, later jailed, claimed the other side assaulted a wife. after lengthy talks both sides agreed to drop charges and resume normal business the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis
Schmeling
West Union
No. 18
Hawkeye
Argo-Gazette
Bounties Discontinued by Fayette County Board
The Fayette County Iowa Board of Supervisors votes to end bounties on crows European starlings and pocket gophers at the close of business Saturday July 16 1938. Dated West Union June 27 1938. J H CLINE County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Iowa
West Union
Board of Supervisors of
J. H. Cline
Kangaroo Hunting Described As Sport By Hunters
A historical account notes that kangaroo hunting is a sport with swift dogs called kangaroo hounds bred to run the animal down. When chased, the kangaroo is said to leap into shallow water and drown pursuing dogs by holding them underwater one after another.
Meaning of Mahatma in Hindu usage explained
The term Mahatma is a Hindu word meaning the great souled one and is used among Brahmans for one who has attained the highest point of spiritual enlightenment. It is also the name of a high priest or leader among the theds ophists.
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Mahatma Mahatma
Oldest Christian Edifice in France at Poitiers
The Baptistry of St. Jean at Poitiers is described as the oldest Christian edifice in France, reportedly built in the Fourth century, highlighting its historical significance and ancient origins.
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France
St. Jean
Poitiers
Georgia’s Square Miles Jump by Ten Thousand
A reading shows Georgia contains about 10,000 more square miles than New York. The comparison highlights Georgia’s larger land area relative to New York in the geographical statistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State of
New York
Must Obtain One Human Bead
The native girls in Sarawak would not marry a boy who had not obtained at least one human head. Sarawak sits in northwest Borneo, in the Indian Ocean between China and Australia.
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Sarawak
Borneo
Indian Ocean
China
Australia
Homeric virtues praised in Bible and Shakespeare alike
The Homeric poems are praised for virtue and courage. They embody manliness reverence for age hospitality justice pity piety and a brave attitude toward life and death.
Origin of Chowder Tied to Bretons and Shared Feast
The chowder name traces to Breton faire la chaudiere, a shared savory mix of ingredients contributed by nearby fishermen. The expression reflects a collaborative, communal dish built from shared bounty.
Lungfish Living Fossil: A Prehistoric Hydronic Challenge
The lungfish, widely called a living fossil, is a creature from ancient ages that has evolved toward land animals but has not become one. This enduring species preserves primitive traits while adapting slowly to terrestrial environments.
Rhesus Monkey Described as Playful and Used in Experiments
The rhesus monkey, native to northeast India, is hardy and playful, travels in troops, and stands about two feet high. Its amiability makes it easy to capture, leading to widespread use in medical experiments.
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India
Ember Days Defined in Anglo-Saxon Tradition
Ember Days derive from Ymbren meaning due course and mark a 12 day church period with three days in each season dedicated to fasting and prayer.
Man Who Loves His Work Says A Job Should Be Rewarding
Jud Tunkins notes a man who loves his work is often too willing to be kind and grant it a holiday, reflecting on dedication and balance in labor.
Blood Volume Estimates Vary Among Physiologists
Physiologists differ slightly in estimating total blood in a body. They generally place it at about one tenth of body weight. For a 150 pound man this equals roughly 12 to 15 pounds of blood.
Chromium strengthens copper alloy heat treated
A copper alloy with about two percent chromium gains significantly higher strength and hardness after proper heat treatment while preserving 80 to 90 percent of pure copper's heat conductivity, according to Scientific American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Birth and Death of Mark Twain Ties to Haley's Comet
Mark Twain was born with Haley's comet and died with its next appearance. The famed author entered the world when the celestial visitor first appeared and departed when it returned, linking his life to the periodic comet.
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Mark Twain
Haley
Ripening Swiss Cheese Curing In Two Stages In Cellars
The curing of Swiss cheese covers two stages and is carried on in two cellars to obtain the proper conditions. Fine Swiss cheese takes about eight or ten months.
Eternal Light Peace Memorial Dedicated
President Roosevelt ignited the flame of eternal peace at Gettysburg National Military Park during ceremonies marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The new memorial features a gas burner at the top of the shaft as part of July 3 observances.
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Eternal Light
Gettysburg
Roosevelt
Gettysburg National Military Park
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