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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

3

Cheery Valley Weekend Visits Across Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Roy Menge of Little wort spent the weekend in the George A Leuchtenmacher home. Several residents visited and hosted relatives including Mrs Emil Frieden returning from hospital and Rosa Hadd assisting with housework. Local families attended dinners and picnics at multiple homes near Randalia and Shullsburg with extended visits among the Christens Schmid and Ubersax households.

Roy Menge Littlewort George A Leuchtenmacher Emil Frieden Roscoe Larson Tasm Joe Martie Rouise Zaugg Lillian Schieles West Bend Clara Muehlenthaler Lucy Ernest Christen Edna Hanzon Lansing Rayamond Bannart Rosa Hadd Elgin Ernest Baumgartner Ern Friederich George Leuchtenmacher Roy Leuchtenmachers Edwin Nelson Baby Ema Friederich Bert Thoman Frank Christen Walter Dennler Will Nydegger Will Barth Erin Johnnie Friederich Lawrence Butikofer John Pulfer Martin Hanson Gladys Robert Randalia Fred Ubersax Walter Orrist Leutchman Geo. Sheigten

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A promotional claim urges women to use Kruschen Salts daily to shed fat and gain energy. It promises a measurable drop on the scales in two weeks, improved skin, and youthful vitality, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The ad touts availability from druggists nationwide and a five cent bottle price.

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Thank you to Elgin Fire Department and neighbors

A grateful homeowner thanks the Elgin Fire Department and nearby residents for their swift response Monday evening when a home was threatened by fire. The message expresses heartfelt appreciation for the aid and support received.

Elgin Fire Department Friederich Bros

Homemakers Corner: practical tips for cooking and child chores

The article offers kitchen how tos from baking and canning to measuring fruit prep and garlic use. It suggests Tuesday wash days, organizing after Sundays, and teaching school age children simple chores with rewards through play and shared activities.

Community Notes From Gunder Area News Briefs

Mrs. Carl Torkelson of Elgin visited her mother Mrs. G Ness. The Christiansons of Waukon were guests in E. E. Landsgard’s home. Gladys Munger returned from an extended visit with grandparents. Mrs. N Nelson of Gunder spent a week with her son Martin Nelson in Clermont. Marian Lind and family visited near Clermont. Ray Jacobin recovering after heat illness. Pete Peterson family dined with Ralph Gunderson in Wagner township. Mrs. Paul Hanson of Decorah visited Mrs. B Nelson. Loftsgard and Olson began threshing. outfit moved to Wagner township. E. J. Olson, Loftsgard families and others attended a picnic near Wadena. Luther League elected officers Violet Gulaing president Nora Johanson vice president Agnes Hoag secretary Lewis Kjosa treasurer. E E Landsgard improving in health. Elmer Anderson spent a week with Aunt Mrs. Melvin GIlson.

Carl Torkelson Elgin G. Ness Arthur Christianson Waukon E. E. Landsgard Gladys Munger Ray Jacobin M. E. Munger Atr Bikader N. Nelson Gunder Martin Nelson Clermont Marian Lind Lou Hovland Pete Peterson Ralph Gunderson Wagner Township Paul Hanson Decorah Nora Johanson Agnes Hoag Lewis Kjosa Elmer Anderson Melvin Glson

Air Weight Changes with Compression Effects

A compressed air tank gains weight and reduces buoyancy by increasing its internal air pressure. The concept explains how air density and pressure affect overall mass and buoyancy in practical storage and lift scenarios.

Sidney area social notes and family visits

Brainard News reports Francine Craft of Hawkeye spent several days last week at the Sidney Nutting home. Willils Lyons helped Chas Craft at the store Saturday. Mrs. Brown returned to Chicago Friday after visiting Sidney Patterson. Mrs. E. B. Grimes and daughters Evelyn and Irene visited Sarah Helms Friday. Elmer Boyer and Will Barker families went to McGregor Sunday. Gilbert McAlree family spent Sunday at C. Willin home in Auburn. Chas Craft and Sarah Helms visited B. B. Grimes Sunday. Mrs. Etta Mays and Raymond went to Dubuque Sunday to fetch Cecil Tripp from Janesville Wis. The Tripp party brought her back. Glen Boyer and Clarence Tripp and families visited Harry Stillman Sunday. Clarence Tripp, Myr and Mrs. George Tripp drove to Arlington Tuesday for Mrs. Tripp’s cousin Vern Northrup funeral after an automobile accident.

Francine Craft Hawkeye Sidney, Nutting Willils Lyons Chas. Craft Brown Chicago Sidney Patterson E. B. Grimes Evelyn Irene Sarah Helms Elmer Boyer Will Barker McGregor Gilbert McAlree C. Willin Auburn Chas, Craft B. B. Grimes Etta Mays Raymond Dubuque Cecil Tripp Janesville Wis Ziba Tripp Tripp Glen Boyer Harry Stillman Clarence Tripp George Tripp Arlington

Dover Mills News Social visits and family gatherings noted

Mr and Mrs Tom Hanson and son and Sidney Olson spent Sunday at Spirit Lake. A G Thompson visited H K Johnson home. Mrs Johanna Borland and son Harry visited Ed Johnson. Mr and Mrs R F Learn spent Sunday near Independence. H K Johnson family spent Saturday at Ezra Rowland home. Rose Guyer helping at Victor Guyer home. Earl Becker family hosted visitors as brother George Middlestar visited. Mr and Mrs Robert Bigler and son of Wadena visited Knut Evenson. Elmer Anfinson and son visited West Union parents. H K Johnson family called on Ed Johnson Sunday.

Tom Hanson Sidney Olson Spirit Lake A. G. Thompson H. K. Johnson Johanna Borland Harry Ed Johnson R. F. Learn Independence H. K Johnson Ezra Rowland Rose Guyer Victor Guyer Earl Becker George Middlestar Robert Bigler Wadena Knut Evenson Elmer Anfinson West Union Anfin Anfinson

Paganini Violin Bequeathed to Genoa Municipality

The famed violin by Niccolo Paganini was left to Genoa by the violinist himself. It remains in the city as a highly valued possession, preserved as a key historic artifact in his birthplace.

Paganini Genoa Italy

Scientist Documents Bacteria Doubling Every 14 Hours

A scientist observed a single microscopic family for five years and noted that these organisms multiply by splitting into two complete living parts every 14 hours.

Pure Food Inspector Accused of Embezzlement

A Lone Time last March, J D Fiete of Iowa Falls state food inspector, arrested an Eagle Grove man on an adulteration charge. The inspector allegedly offered to settle quietly for a $60 fine plus costs and to record it as a John Doe case elsewhere. A week or two later, the same man was arrested again, fined $100 with half remitted, and no proper records kept. The Eagle Grove matter went to Justice Williamson with County Attorney Henderson prosecuting. the defendant waived hearing and awaits September grand jury action on embezzlement while bond of $1,000 was posted.

J. D. Fietel Iowa Falls Eagle Grove John Doe Clarion John Dos Williamson Henderson

Lord's Day Sunday Observed as First Day of Week

The Lord's Day Sunday is noted as the first day of the week in early Christian practice, with many believers observing it as the Lord's day while others continued to keep the Jewish Sabbath on the seventh day.

Sometimes I Think He’s Laziness Not Patience Says Wife

Mrs. Smith tells a close friend that her husband is patient and kind, but she sometimes suspects his gentleness masks laziness, a remark reported in the Montreal Star. The playful aside reflects domestic satire and attitudes toward marriage in the era.

Envying Sorrow from Hi Ho on Misfortune and Joy

The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho notes that poets and historians write so beautifully of a great man's mis fortunes that a common person learns to forget his own happiness and to envy sorrow, as cited by the Washington Star.

Hi Ho Chinatown Washington Star

Weight of Salmon Inshore Catches Reported

Salmon weights vary with many caught around twenty pounds while some specimens reach about forty pounds. The notes describe typical yields and occasional larger fish presented for market or study.

Governor Dan Turner Bailed Out by Two Mitchell Girls

Two Mitchell county girls stopped near St Ansgar to help a stranded motorist and discovered the passerby was Gov Dan Turner, who was en route to a commencement address. In rain, his car had a flat tire and several motorists passed by. The governor accepted the help and left his disabled car along the road. The encounter was reported by the Sumner Gazette.

Mitchell No. 218 St. Ansgar Dan Turner St. Anagar Sumner Gazette

Clermont Enterprise Post Office Titling Notice

The Clermont Enterprise is entered in the post office at Clermont Iowa in Fayette County as second class matter.

Clermont Enterprise Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Bridge across Mississippi near Marquette Prairie de Chien moves forward

Progress on the Mississippi River bridge between Marquette and Prairie du Chien shows two concrete piers completed on the Wisconsin side and ongoing approach work on both banks. Steel is in place and more material is on the ground as a large crew works, signaling a likely completion this year. Public Opinion notes local trade supports the project.

Mississippi Marquette Prairie de Chien Wisconsin Aide Mors

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