Farm Topics and Classifieds Bulletin
Farm Topics lists want ad rates at 10 cents per line with 30 to 60 cents weekly minimums, blind ads incur 60 cents weekly. Notices announce binder repair at Marvin Flack's Clermont shop. Special bridal portrait at Schreiner's Studio West Union. For sale: cactus varieties and a price deal. Also fountain pens and pencils at Elgin Echo Printers and Stationers.
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Marvin Flack
Clermont
Schreiner
West Union
Elgin Echo
Elgin
When the Child Flatly Refuses And The Need For Safe Home Rules
A collection of home guidance notes covers child discipline, kitchen and attic safety, and farm practices. It discusses handling picky refusals, the proper aim of discipline, and the role of warmth and consistency. It also advises on exhaust fans for cooling, soybean harvest issues, cattle price spreads, and farm safety observances. It notes high temperatures impact milk, grain exports, and chick hatchings, plus 2,4-D sprayer cautions and hybrid corn seed behavior. National Farm Safety Week is set for July 24 30 with the theme eliminate unsafe practices.
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Truman
Lightning bolt kills W Waderich under tree in cave refuge
A summer thunder storm near Ute caused the death of W Waderich when a bolt struck him as he stood under a tree after seeking shelter in a cave with his brother and family. The brother, five feet away, was stunned but expected to recover.
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W. Waderich
Ute
Tokyo Call For Father Gives Sheldon Ties Anew
Miss Virginia Geiger of Sheldon phoned her father in Sheldon from Tokyo where she serves with the state department. The call was clear and reception good, marking a thoughtful Father’s Day gesture across miles.
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Tokyo
Virginia Geiger
Sheldon
State Department
Explosion damages Spencer dry goods ceiling
A ceiling collapse in a Spencer dry-goods shop injured proprietor Marie Hubbard with head and hip gashes. Three employees were uninjured.
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Spencer
Marie Hubbard
Heights and weights of U S presidents
The tallest president was Abraham Lincoln at 6 feet 4 inches. Taft was the heaviest at 280 pounds. James Madison is noted as the shortest president at under 5 feet 4 inches.
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United States
Abraham Lincoln
Taft
Madison
Tax Exempt Property Rise. Schmitz Named Auditor
Increase in tax exempt property is linked to a seasonal rise in gasoline purchases for agriculture. Henry J. Schmitz, 54, named auditor for the state board of control, replacing the late Ray Johnson contender who had been discussed as a possible comptroller successor. Schmitz previously served 16 years as Hardin county treasurer. John F. Loughlin, 58, Cherokee attorney, becomes Republican state central committee member, succeeding Art Coburn who moves to the state liquor commission. Coburn will replace Dick Lane on the liquor panel. Intra party fights erupt in both parties with Sen. Guy Gillette opposing Carroll Switzer for federal judge. in GOP ranks, Whitney Gilliland and Harri Spangler clash post Dewey defeat.
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Schmitz
Henry J
Heinie) Schmitz
Ray Johnson
State Board of Control
Hardin County
John Grimes
General Assembly
Board of Control
Republican State Central Committee
John F. Loughlin
Art Coburn
State Liquor Commission
Coburn
Dick Lane
Davenport
Liquor Commission
Loughlin
Republican Party
County Central Committee
Philadelphia
Iowa
Guy Gillette
Jake More
Gillette
Carroll Switzer
More
Switzer
Truman
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Whitney Gilliland
Harri Spangler
Dewey
Gillland
State Committee
Spangler
Gilliland named chairman of national GOP strategy committee
Attorney General Robert Larson warns county officials to halt beer sales on Sunday and to minors, citing reliable reports and the absence of local option laws. He stresses state law enforcement and notes undulant fever in livestock can transmit to humans, with varying illness forms and long treatment periods.
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Robert Larson
Larson
Jowas
Local Residents Spend Holiday Weekend in Various Towns
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs O L Henke and Mr and Mrs Ed Seck of Clinton joined family members for the holiday weekend. B C Dean’s home hosted several, while Mr and Mrs John Hellum and Elaine enjoyed a fishing trip to Waterville Minnesota. Verlas Mogler of Whittemore visited Eunice Gehring the past week. Roger Jordahl dined with the Torkelson family. Chas Feller returned from Chicago with updates. Jack Murray accompanied them for the summer, and Mrs Mary Keiser came back Sunday from Chicago with the Dr Harry Keiser family.
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O. L. Henke
Ed Seck
Clinton
B. C. Dean
John Hellum
Elaine
Waterville, Minn
Chas. Feller
Chicago
Jack Murray
Mary Keiser
Dr. Harry Keiser
Tractor oil failure warns against improper oil drain and filter service
The notice cautions that not following recommended oil drain and oil filter service procedures can clog oil filters, coat oil screens, plug oil lines, scar pistons, and burn bearings on a tractor.
Broadcaster Ad Promotes Low Prices for Building Materials
An advertisement urges remodeling and new building plans this summer citing low quotes on shingles plywood steel posts and other items. It touts mule hide shingles paint and flooring while stressing the lowest possible prices and invites readers to compare before buying. It ends with a humorous consumer joke line.
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White House
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Echo
Curtis Ames
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Keith Waters
Postville
Attia
W.J. Grove
Vera
Allene Hangartner
Cleremont
Turkey
U. S
Gehring
Lena Hunsberger
Echo Office
Barkley’s
Broadway
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Rex Mulford
Bliie
Ray Sawwell
Geo
Metzger
Noel Brockway
Vine
Pleasant Street
Mattoon
A. M. Weibel
Harvey Jarms
Avalon Theater
Harry Everett
Falb & Light
L. H. Appelman
Massey Warris
Dial
Harry Helgerson
Schreiner Studio
Batic
Strauch
Gilliland
Gillilland
Bitz
Pavison
John Tillotson
Green Colonial Furnace Service
Verlas Mogler
Whittemore
Eunice Gehring
Roger Jordahl
C. O. Torkel_ son
Schori Bros
Dial Sbi
Prudential Insurance Co
Americc Life
R. P. Strauch
Lows
Parmak
Elgin Cooperative
MAX Medberry
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Elgin, Iowa
N. W. Kilburn
Optometrist
Fayette County
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Vine St
Smith-Corona
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West Union Rendering Service
Lawrence Joerger
Mrs. Brown
Johnny
Alice
Zoe
Eddie
Betty
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