Clermont Enterprise postal classification notice
The Clermont Enterprise is entered in the post office at Clermont Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
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Clermont
Fayette County
Iowa
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1938
Page
3
Unique Honor Marks Iowa Democrat Eicher in Congress
Congresswoman Eicher of Iowa’s first district receives a rare distinction as a conferee on a bill, a role reserved for long serving members. The piece notes only Walter Hayes and Walter Mayes share similar seniority-based opportunities among Iowa Democrats. It reflects on seniority rules, potential favoritism, and the long interval since wartime service. It also mentions the retirement of Staff Sergeant Frank Witchey of the Third Cavalry.
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Eicher
Iowa
Walter Hayes
House
Senate
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Walter I. Mayes
Questioon
Frank Witchey
Third Cavalry
Longtime bugler marks 30 years of service in history
The veteran bugler who sounded taps at Arlington for the Unknown Soldier in 1921 and at the funerals of Wilson Taft Bryan has completed 30 years of service. Time passes as new men fill roles once held by famed veterans, blending past names into history.
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Arlington Cemetery
Woodrow Wilson
Mount St. Albans
Taft
William Jennings Bryan
Arlington Cemetery Memorial Day Service Noted
Arlington Cemetery held its Memorial Day ceremonies as 408 acres serve as the final resting place for over 46,000 soldiers, sailors, and marines. Burials continue at about four per day, with the Unknown Soldier laid to rest in a simple sarcophagus on November 11, 1921, marking a historic observance.
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Arlington Cemetery
Robert E. Lee
Letter from Gene Tunney Opposes Floor Tax on Spirits
A congressman received letters from citizens across the country including Gene Tunney, former heavyweight champion, who as chair of The American Distilling Co. argued against a floor stock tax on beverage spirits. Shortly after, Walter Damrosch sent a lengthy argument letter as well.
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Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Tunney
American Distilling Co
Gene Hunney
Walter Damrosch
Washington Taxicabs Lead World by Numbers
Washington reportedly has more than 6,000 taxicabs for a population of about 500,000, including a company with 1,200 cabs. Drivers claim daily travel of 90 to 150 miles, with one trucker noting 24 hours on and 24 hours off to reach 200 to 400 miles. Gasoline mileage sits at 12 to 15 miles per gallon.
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Washington
Celebration of Gettysburg Battle June 20 to July 6
A large Gettysburg commemoration marks 75 years since the Civil War clash with about 3,000 veterans expected to attend from both North and South at government expense. Preparations include care stations and hospitals for the aged attendees, average age 94, with estimates that 64 may die during the events. Fraternally yours, Fred Biermann.
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Gettysburg
Fred Biermann
New Photo Graphic Printer and Modern Home Devices
A list of innovations includes a photo graphic printer enlarging 35 mm negatives by contact speed, a vacuum chamber eye storage treatment, a campers pump purifying drinking water, moisture proof cellophane curtains, synthetic wool from coffee grounds, radio wave lit street lamps, distant neon traffic lights, more cotton fabrics for men, and a rise of Swedish type modern furniture in homes.
Amunsen Publishing Plans New Decorah Building
The Amunsen Publishing Co the publishers of the Decorah Posten intend to erect a new building on East Water Street having already purchased two properties to be torn down immediately to clear the site for construction.
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Amunsen Publishing Co
Decorah Posten
East Water Street
Clermont Local News Sees Busy Week With Visits and Banquets
Loretta Belschner and Janice Jergens on sick list amid measles concerns. Clermont residents attend alumni banquet in Des Moines and Ossian wedding, with many visiting relatives across Iowa. Local guests include Larrabee, Crawford, and Sanvold families visiting in Postville, Decorah, Ossian, and Ossian. A large Tinderholt reunion near Osnin hosts 165 attendees. A Bible school closes after 72 students complete three weeks. Also an advertisement offers a $650 player piano for $49.60 with payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Belschner
Janice Jergens
Zebe Larson
Nora Springs
Henry
Margaret Moen
Waterloo
Delbert Cox
Lorna
Vinton
Lloyd Corsepius
Harry Shipton
Garwin
Louie Olson
Dan Sutter
Elgin
Wm. Burrow
Anthony Kern
Oelwein
O. K. Kittleson
Georgiana Loftsgard
Des Moines
Richard Griebenow
Elwood Lawson
Waukon
Bernice Anderson
Chicago
Innes Larrabee McAlvin
Carl Sorenson
Kathryn Berger
Anna Paulson
William
John
Nellie Sheehy
Tom Sullivan
Iroquois
S. D
Houlihan
New Hampton
City Park
Harry Johnson
Ossian
Fenton
Thelma Christianson
Clinton
Wisconsin
Lakes
Isabelle Wenger
Dubuque
Alfred Wenger
Clarence Gruver
Laird Cline
Vern Meyer
Wm. Schweinerus
Henry Meyer
Postville
Florence Olson
Decorah
O. K
Clermont
Layanda Carr
University of Iowa
L. L. Carr
Norman Gilbert
Henry Wilson
Burr Oak
Doris Gilbert
Hans Sanvold
Len Simek
C. J. Peck
Gladys Glesne
Elkader
O. J. Brernness
Peck
S. J. Sanvold
Emma Gunderson
Red Wing
Minneapolis
Gilbert Burnas
East Clermont
Mary Scott
Jim Archer
West Union
Henry Schweinerus
June Larson
Jake Wander
Halvor Paulson
Ossinn
Vacation Bible School
Agnes Bilden
Gladys Aarness
Miss Aarness
Decor
Community Notices and Social Updates From Byron Area
Mrs. Mary Schultz of Waukesha Wisconsin seeks mail at R5 Box 229A. Alma Koland, AIB Des Moines instructor, and Mrs. Herbert Moeller of Des Moines. Mrs. Vern Tapper, Viola Koland, Emil Josepheek, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Halverson and family enjoyed a picnic breakfast and dinner at Mrs. G. Roland’s. Glen Yauslin and family from Marion arrived in Clermont and visit Byron Yauslin home and relatives. John Yauslin, staying with daughters Mrs. Jessie Johnson and Mrs. John Smith in Cedar Rapids since Memorial Day, returned with them.
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Mary Schultz
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Alma Koland
AIB
Des Moines
Herbert Moeller
Vern Tapper
Viola Koland
Emil Josepheek
J. C. Halverson
G. Roland
Glen Yauslin
Marion
Clermont
Byron Yauslin
John Yauslin
Jessie Johnson
John Smith
Cedar Rapids
Want Ads Tell and Sell In A Prairie Town
In a playful note the column mocks guides for shy people and praises a firm in Rudd run by Fred Ehelebracht, an implement dealer who protected his store with a strong safe. Burglars who stole pennies left a tag tied to the safe knob as a clue to the combination.
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Fred Ehelebracht
Rudd
Prohibition Repeal Sparks Mixed Public Debate
A mix of observations traces the repeal of prohibition from calls for beer and light wines to current consequences. It notes Chamois athletic feats, a Tallahassee child’s medical emergency, and shifts in public sentiment with 437000 liquor outlets and 245000 churches cited as contrasting earners.
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Madaline MacAdams
Tallahasse
Fla
Tampa
Northwood Anchor
National Voice
United States
Eight foot four-mule binder harvests oats at Carlisle farm
Rusk County Texas reports oats sowed last fall between Oct 12 and Nov 11 harvested this week. Yield has risen from five to 80 to 100 bushels per acre over twenty years due to soil-building practices on the Carlisle farm owned by Joe Cross in Troup. Echo Exclusive Photo News Service. In Suchow China Japanese troops guard a wheat field as retreating Chinese scorched earth actions endanger peasants harvesting wheat.
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Rusk County
Texas
Carlisle
Joe Cross
Troup
Suchow
New Hotpoint to Day Reveals Simple How-To
The notice explores quick methods to use the newly released Hotpoint device. It outlines practical steps and tips aimed at first time users, emphasizing ease of setup and everyday convenience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clermont Enterprise
Elizabeth Priest
Iowa Press
National
Red Biermann
Marches
L C. Jerdee
Clermont State Bank
Farmers’ Savings
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clermont and Vicinity
F. Miller
A. Erickson
Alka-Seltzer
Janesville, Wis
Ing Practice
Echo Exclusive
China
Java
Ient
Ply
Central States
Power & Light
Dwig
Homer
Pheissus Ai
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