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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
3
Clermont Enterprise is a weekly Thursday paper edited by Elizabeth Priest, a member of both the Iowa Press Association and the National Editorial Association, and is mailed as second class matter in Clermont, Fayette County, Iowa.
Clermont residents share travel and family news with multiple visits and arrivals. Julia Wettleson stays with sister Mrs. Martin Nelson, while Mrs. Thomas Cummings travels to Minneapolis. Several families from Postville Waterloo and Elgin are listed visiting Clermont and returning from trips. Homecoming events attract state officials on August 17.
A seventh of a second is the approximate time for a voice signal to complete a round trip around the world via shortwave radio. This illustrates the extraordinary reach of early long distance communication and the speed of radio waves.
The article argues many street beggars are not hungry but prefer a roaming lifestyle. Relief systems aid those with residences who are deemed worthy, with CCC and PWA work opening across the country. Some beggars may be former citizens driven by road fever, while locals try to help with small tasks, yet the need for steady work remains plain.
The text argues that wealth and leisure do not guarantee happiness. It states that most people pursue money and ease, only to realize true happiness comes from doing one’s job better than expected, regardless of wealth or status.
In vinegar making higher sugar content in apples or cider raises acidity. Sweet apples do not always yield better vinegar, as sweetness often signals lower natural fruit acid.
Courage and the horse appear as defining qualities in early cultures with the horse widely used as a symbol of bravery. The text links the animal’s prominence to the admired moral standard of courage.
Poison ivy appears as an 18 inch shrub that creeps or climbs from the Sumac family. It shows three nearly smooth edged leaves on one stem with light green upper leaf color and whitish green flowers. Contact causes a burning skin eruption. seek a physician promptly and use witch hazel compresses as interim relief.
After streams returned to normal levels following extreme floods, fishermen report several good catches. The high water is said to have created new holes and improved streams for fish, with movement unhampered by obstructions and a general distribution of fish observed.
A law provides protection for the Greenland or white whale worldwide, safeguarding this species from exploitation and hunting. The measure sets global protections and reinforces conservation efforts across nations.
A historical note recalls meteor falls causing injuries and deaths. In 1827 a tron was Injured at Mhow India. In 1836 cattle were killed in Brazil. In 1847 in Rohe mia two iron meteorites weighing 85 pounds crashed through a roof where two children slept.
A reflective note on youth's appeal rooted in strong emotions and shared interests. The text links vitality with a glow of warmth in the mind, highlighting youth as notably attractive due to fervent engagement with ordinary things.
Young leaves of coconut trees can be eaten as cabbage like greens. The note highlights uses of coconut foliage in cooking, suggesting edible leaves as a leafy vegetable option.
Analyzes Firestone High Speed Non Skid and Gum Dipped Tires claiming 18 percent faster stops, blowout resistance, and over 50 percent longer wear. Cites Pike’s Peak, Indianapolis 300 Mile Race records, Utah salt beds and temperatures up to 120 degrees, with drivers like Al Jenkins. Emphasizes safety against skidding and blowouts and overall economy.
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