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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
3
An entry notes mail matter filed at the Clermont post office in Fayette County Iowa designated as second class mail.
Howard E. Blood of Norge Corporation argues the recent low mood boosted home focus and buying interest in goods for home life. He cites rising electric refrigerator sales as proof and says newspaper advertising is essential to reach housewives during the purchase window and influence 5 percent of all retail sales.
Mrs. Torval A Holm nee Kjersti Landsgaard Holm was born in Norway in 1881 and died in 1936 at her Gunder home after arthritis. She immigrated in 1902 and married Torval A Holm in 1905. They farmed at Highlands then moved to Gunder eight years ago. Survived by husband, son Selmer, three grandchildren, siblings in Norway and Canada. Funeral at Marion Lutheran Church with large turnout. Card of thanks from family expresses gratitude for support during bereavement.
Irvin Scholen spent Monday night at the George Landsgard home while Alvira Amundson helped with housework in Postville. Alberto Johnson's tent show draws crowds and they plan five nights in Gunder. Gilbert Loftsgard bought a threshing machine and started threshing Monday. Mr Bene of Elkader visited the Loftsgard home Saturday. The Solbergs from Hawkeye hosted the Olsons Sunday, and H T Loftsgard hosted relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Lantz helped with threshing meals Monday. Almer Amundson was kicked by a horse Monday. Edwin Loftsgard and Olavus Jacobson left for Erskine to thresh. Skarshaug family returned to Ames after visiting relatives. Mildred Odegard of Luana visited home folks. T T Loftsgard family attended a McGregor picnic with friends.
Sunday Mr. Thompson of Beloit Iowa came to fetch the Hines children to be cared for at the Beloit Orphanage. Several locals attended the Jat West Union circus Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs A O Wold and O K Hoag and family of St Olaf and Mr and Mrs H E Landsgard and Doris of Clermont were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs B Nelson. Mrs John Hellum and Merlin visited last Wednesday. Jenson who had been visiting there returned home with them. Culvert and clearing work on the Elgin Gander road ends this week and will be ready for graders. Mrs Emil Gulsvig and May and Marjorie Reierson returned from a visit to Rev and Mrs Fiskerbeck at Solm Springs. They met the Fiskerbeck home’s new arrival Elizabeth May.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Glen Boyer today. Rev and Mrs Clair Brown and family of Manchester visited the Rev G A Thomas home. Families of Sidney Patterson Frank Lyon George Boyle and William Nutting were guests in various homes. Opal Howard returned from Oelwein hospital and a handkerchief shower was given in her honor. Visits and gatherings tied to the Patterson Lyon Moats and Howard families occurred across Brainard and nearby towns.
A vintage dieting advertisement touts Kruschen Salts for fat loss. It promises increased energy and clearer skin after four weeks, with a money back guarantee if no health improvements occur. The tone urges daily hot water intake before breakfast and reduced pastry and fats.
Mr and Mrs Reuben Howard and daughter visited the Chas Peters home Friday evening. Ethel Boyle stayed with George Howard last Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs John Barnhouse and son of Oak Grove visited Wm Nutting Friday. Graydon Hackett of West Union called on Sidney Nutting Monday. Mrs E B Grimes Irene Grace Peters and Viola Howard visited Clarence Tripp Thursday. Joe Peters family spent Thursday with Wm Sullivan. Mrs Sidney Nutting attended a W C T U meeting in West Union Tuesday. Unions of West Union Oelwein and Fayette met at the fair grounds for a 1 pm picnic lunch followed by a business session and program. Mrs Fred Wede Mrs M A Boyer and Mrs Wm Barker of Elgin visited Elmer Boyer Brainard Church Notes. Sunday school 10, morning worship 11, evening 7:45. Want ads tell and sell. Henry L Mencken quote on editors.
A small advertisement hints at a brisk market for buying and selling. The note encourages prospective sellers and buyers to use short, simple want ads to connect with local shoppers.
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