Local Classifieds Offer Hardware Tools and Services
Various ads include Fel ter's Hardware in West Elgin selling haying tools, a builder repair service by M V Kiple in Elgin Iowa, discounted typing paper and pads at Echo office, a double feature at Avalon with free guest tickets, sale of a heavy iron plate, an upright piano for $15, and a handyman opportunity near the Echo office with potential living quarters. Listings note contact details and locations Clermont Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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the Avalon
Echo Office
H. D. Yack
Government to Discontinue War Risk Insurance
Government ends War Risk Insurance after June 30 promising compensation for enemy action damage only until July 1. After June 30 property owners must insure privately with companies allied to the War Damage Corporation. Do not rely on government coverage beyond June 30.
Removing Stains A Lemon Orange Stain Solution
A practical stain removal tip explains using ammonia to sponge fabrics suffering citrus stains. The guidance focuses on citrus caused marks and suggests a simple treatment method for quick results.
Elmer Davis Named OWI Chief by Roosevelt
Elmer Davis of New York a 52 year old former school teacher and radio commentator was appointed Chief of the Office of War Information by President Roosevelt on Saturday June 13. He has supreme authority to handle all press radio film industry and other news sources and reports only to the President.
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Washington, D. C
Elmer Davis
New York
Office of War Information
Roosevelt
Desserts With Cherries Even In War Time
A vivid guide to cherry preparations for home canning baking and serving. It covers water and syrup pack methods honey sugar substitutions and a Mary Elizabeth Lush national contest winning cherry pie filling and crust method with lattice tops whipped cream or meringue as finish.
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Mary Elizabeth Lush
Ames
Oil Found in Odd Places
Oil may be found in irregularities in sediments in places where there are no surface indications of structure.
Insurance Association Reelects All Officers
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Fayette county held its regular annual meeting at Fayette last Tuesday. All officers were reelected: president James H. Wilson Wadena vice president A L Evans Maynard secretary A D Knox Hawkeye treasurer J F Miller Clermont directors LS Cooley West Union C Brownell Stanley W B Miller Clermont. Starting the year with 12067350 in risks the association wrote 2522660 in new insurance while 2129415 was cancelled or expired. This totals 12480595 with a gain of 393245. Fire losses were 18443.99 and lightning losses 6202.26.
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Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Fayette County
Fayette
James H. Wilson
Wadena
A. L. Evans
Maynard
A. D. Knox
Hawkeye
J. F. Miller
Clermont
LS. Cooley
West Union
C. Brownell
Stanley
W. B. Miller
Hardover
Henry Nus
Arlington
Fred W
Indians Win Right to Vote by Special Act of Congress
The American Indians gained suffrage through a special act of Congress dated June 2, 1994, expanding civil rights for Indigenous communities.
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Congress
Oliver Now Radio Inspector E D Oliver Appointed
Oliver Now Radio Inspector E D Oliver formerly Elgin district manager for Central States is chosen as an army radio inspector in Omaha. He will inspect factories and live in the Wind City while evaluating grain handling options and green material in crops.
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E. D. Oliver
Elgin District
Central States
Omaha
Chicago
Bass Season Opens in Iowa Waters
The bass fishing season opened Monday in Iowa with crappies bluegills and bass in season. Streams named include the Turkey and Volga rivers and the lower Otter Creek. All streams were muddy as the season began.
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Iowa
Turkey
Volga
Otter Creek
Keep Mice Away With Camphor In Drawers
A tip advises placing camphor in trunks and drawers to repel mice. The advise suggests scent as a deterrent to prevent rodent intrusion in stored clothing and goods. The guidance reflects a household care practice from past periods.
Molotov Meets Roosevelt in White House Conference
Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov visited Washington to discuss the proposed Second Front with President Roosevelt after signing the 20 year Russian Great Britain pact in London. The visit was disclosed after Molotov returned to Moscow.
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Washington, D. C
Molotov
Washington
London
Roosevelt
Moscow
White House
Fragmented Broadcaster Fragment on Faith and Roofing Parody
A collage of quips and sermonlike lines lampoons faith knowledge roofing building materials and modern morals. It mentions a preacher talking about faith and knowledge and jokes about marriage debt and lipstick with sly humor about driving manners and social mores.
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Reitz
Gregerson
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Bolson
C. M. Kneeland
Ed Bauder
Fel+ter's
West Elgin
Lumber Co
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Ashby
M. V. Kiple
Aerie
Echo
R. P. Strauch
Concord
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Guernsey Smith
Abbott and Costello
Rio Rita
The
Echo Enterprise
Henry Lockard
Victor
Independence Produce Ca
C. J. Mulford
Weibel Mills
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Elgin Oil Company
U.S. Treasury
G. J. Mosby
Elgin, Iowa
Weibel Mile CO
Oliver
Felco
Elgin Farmers Coop
Ter
Singer
Dave Bradder John
Johnsing
Johnsings
Navy Bill
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
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