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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
1
A 1928 column lampoons the term Hick redefining it as dangerous motorist behavior. It lists faults such as failing to slow before turning, signaling late, driving on partial lanes, weaving, stopping poorly, backing onto one way streets, and unsafe gaps around passing vehicles, warning that such drivers share the same harmful label.
A garbled warning urges safe driving after a string of accidents. emphasizes the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving and warns readers of serious consequences if they fail to stay in control.
In a midsection of debate at Westminster a cigarette ban prompts chatter about decorum and old sayings. Members discuss tobacco limits, chamber etiquette, and the odd tale of Mark Twain quoted to illustrate aging wisdom.
A faded Elgin item recalls a festive scene with a large train of trams and a mishap when Harry Fitzgerald, lighting a firecracker near T. J. Capters Store, suffered a burned hand. The piece notes hay crops, summer travel plans, and local social events amid small town life.
The Fay rite County Board of Supervisors orders continued bounties on crows bare spean shephrogs and pocket gophers with payments due on the 16th of July. A separate resolution provides 10 homely with Lae paid on crows and pocket animals after the list of requirements, all to be settled at Fayette Cremity. By J. CLINE, County Auditor.
A fragmented, confusing set of phrases about lights, safety, and a possible crash idea. It hints at concern that lights may fail or be misused and suggests vigilance or testing nightly. The messy text references a one eyed car ATV and vague warnings without concrete facts or a clear event.
The Grand Meadow News lists visits and small gatherings. Mrs Clifford Osmundson and Vivian and Delores spent Friday afternoon in Bert Lyngaas home. Nearby residents and guests from Clermont Anamosa Gander and Peoria Minnesota attended events and church programs. A Sewing Circle sale at East Lutheran church drew a good crowd and funds. Prejudice is always rooted in ignorance.
A feature from The American Boy Magazine highlights how many famous athletes credit sports articles and tips from the magazine with shaping their success. The piece notes the magazine covers football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis and more, plus adventures and science. The magazine costs 50 cents on newsstands. subscriptions are $1.50 for one year or $3.00 for three years.
Mrs. Ern Baumgartner extends thanks to many friends who sponsored her birthday shower on Tuesday. She appreciates the messages and gifts received.
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