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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
1
A rural column reports on forecasts, rain, and harvest notes. Humidity reached 72 percent after weekend storms, corn advancing with minimal curling, and farm lines damaged by wind. A breakfast guest at the Write House during Coolidge era saw the president pour coffee in a saucer, leading to a humorous animal anecdote.
A noisy jumble of broken phrases shows purchases, marriages, and travels in a small town. Jennie and Bob left on the ten o'clock train for Milwaukee to visit the bride's uncle, while a local merchant touts bargains and butter price advantages.
Ill and declining health preceded the death of Hugh DeFrance of Johnstown Pa who arrived Saturday to visit relatives including nephew Hugh Patterson. Ben Erickson of the countryside suffered a broken ankle Saturday when a wagon jammed a wheel. he jumped clear as the team bucked. Kate Stella and her younger son were traveling Monday with a brother. Lehman and family from La Pere City left in a car headed for future plans.
A fragmented discussion on how to evaluate a town for child welfare. It outlines community needs such as schools, housing, safe recreation, and competent local government. The text references zoning, policing, juvenile facilities, and civic responsibility as core to a better town for children.
In Iowa, residents faced a morning disruption as the daylight saving shift caused a time change. People reported confusion about clocks and schedules, with some noting an early wake before the official adjustment. Local authorities advised checking clocks and planning ahead.
The Press Journal denounces outside advertising that competes with local merchants while noting some papers accept such ads. The editorial cites a court ruling and questions mailing rules, asserting Bard's policy favors domestic advertisers and promises to inform readers of future ad policies.
Two Wesley boys sparked excitement when one feared the other had drowned volunteers searched for the missing youth. They were relieved to find him safe and waiting, leaving many to wonder what happened to his companion.
A parent questions a boy claiming to have shot fifteen bears, exploring how adults should respond to kids make believe. The piece argues against dismissing imaginative stories as lies, urging gentle guidance to help children distinguish reality from fantasy and preserve trust.
Real estate transfers listed from W J Rogers abstract for a two week ending period. Transactions include W F Moore and Hazel C, Thad Walters and Blanche, First Baptist Church of Elgin to Celia Greenley et al, Gus Gunderson trustee to Gilbert M Anderton, Mary Ogle to Allen R and Arthur W Schneider, Nancy J Gehring to Mary M Haas, Edith Bauman to Max Thomas trustee. Amounts mostly one dollar with assorted lot and block references in Herriman s Add Elgin Sutter s Add and other plats.
A G Blick suffered severe injuries from a machine accident. Clothing was torn away leaving only the upper shirt. The incident left his body exposed and flesh injuries evident.
Albert Sargent of Dallas authored his own obituary to be read at his funeral on June 10, detailing an 18 year span and requesting its delivery by a companion. The notice notes the selfwritten piece and the planned service date.
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