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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
2
A Guttenberg Press note extols courtesy as a business asset while praising friendly service in city shops. It also touts eggs for nutrition with claims of health benefits for children. A Sumner farm hand was fined seven dollars and costs for breaking a bottle on the pavement.
A massive blaze gutted the Postville Lumber Co yard shortly after 1 am on Thursday, causing an estimated loss over 20000 dollars. Fire apparatus from the city and from Monona and Clermont arrived quickly but the flames advanced rapidly, leaving smoldering embers and sparing nearby buildings.
The Postville Herald reports a west end yard fire whose origin remains unsolved. Albert Thoresam, an elevator worker, parked his Chevrolet in City Park while watching and later discovered his car stolen as sparks threatened nearby buildings.
Community members share sympathies and visit relatives across Oak Grove. Families like Boyle, Reed, Wilson, Howard, and Lachsinger hosted or visited kin in West Union, Arlington, Elgin, and nearby towns. The 12th annual Iowa Veterans encampment in Decorah and local butter contest results are noted.
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