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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
4
A dense page of late 19th or early 20th century classified ads and notices from Elgin, listing price quotes for want ads, reward notices, farm equipment and livestock for sale, wanted purchases, a standard typewriter for sale, rent notices for a modern house near the depot, and encouragement to placing ads if nothing matches. Names include Albert, William Lantz, and John Kipl with addresses and farm references.
The chief walking club with 85,000 members expands to 3,800 hostels offering bed and breakfast for a few cents. The trend highlights cheap, communal lodging as hiking grows in popularity among Germans and visitors alike.
The article covers catfish species in the Mississippi Valley, noting habitats and dietary habits, then shifts to hawk species and their varied impacts on game and agriculture. Deputy wardens Becker and Schuenke report on quail populations, fish prices, and snapping turtles as major factors affecting bass, sunfish, and nest success.
I T Bode, previously supervisor of the Fish and Game Survey, was appointed state fish and game warden by the Iowa Fish and Game Commission to fill the vacancy caused by W E Albart’s death. A Keokuk native, he is a graduate forester from Iowa State College and has long been active in conservation, forestry extension, and wildlife education.
Deputy game warden Bowers of Lime Springs reports locating three prairie chicken nests southwest of Lime Springs in Howard County. Nests contained 10, four, and three eggs, all on low virgin soil. Authorities say prairie chickens are extinct in Iowa with limited scattered birds remaining.
The Winneshiek county rod and gun club Decorah urges friendly warnings to violators of bass size rules 12 inches minimum and urges reporting persistent violations to authorities if needed. The note praises education over enforcement while warning of heavy fines for continued breaches. Bird hatch reports show pheasant numbers improving across Davenport and Walcott game management areas with releases planned at twelve weeks.
A four year old horse named Bete Coat reportedly galloped at full speed on Spec Lane pasturing area. It struck under a bridge, the head severely injured and the top portion sheared off, resulting in instant death. Witnesses describe the incident as catastrophic and immediate. The event is reported by the Waukon Democrat.
In Thrums British Columbia police arrested 172 Doukhobors, 84 men and 88 women, after they protested expulsion by parading nude. The sect, originating in Russia 200 years ago, shuns priests, practices communal equality, and rejects animal labor.
A statewide drive to establish uniform egg grading in Iowa will start with ten August meetings across Cedar Rapids Oelwein Clear Lake Spencer Dennison Nevada Burlington Ottumwa Chariton and Red Oak. Shippers aim to unite Iowa egg producers in a pledge to adopt the Midwest standard agreed in Chicago to expand the eastern market.
Partial OCR fragment references Elgin Cardinals batting averages and mentions claims against government, statutes providing for compensation, and a literary digest note. The readable text is fragmented and lacks a clear event or outcome.
Iowa consumers bought far less oleomargarine this year after a tax campaign and higher prices. May sales totaled 77 862 pounds, a drop from about one million pounds monthly prior. The state department of agriculture notes the tax stamps sold reflect reduced demand for oleomargarine.
A compact note clarifies leap year rules across centuries. It explains that most years divisible by four are leap years except century years not divisible by 400, giving examples to distinguish typical and exception cases. The discussion highlights how the rule adjusts the calendar across long spans.
Fragmentary text describes Pana O arriving in Munich with plans involving four paleet in viareie 1s 1 Anne de. Limited legible details point to an outlined arrangement or stage setting, mentioning locations and a formal plan but lacking clear names or dates.
A disjointed fragment discusses advertising phrases and social commentary, mentioning brand Hor Tonic, a self feeder, and odd public remarks about presidents, asylums, and a whisky remedy. It cites stray dialogue about underwear, cars, and aging ideas impacting life.
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