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Want Ad Rates ten cents per line with a 30 cent weekly minimum for cash orders. Blind ads or inquiries incur 30 cent weekly minimum. Found two free movie tickets for Will James Land at Avalon theater. Albert Klingman Elgin may claim at Echo office. Fountain pens and pencils advertised at Elgin Echo Printers and Stationers.
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Will James
Land
Avalon Theater
Albert Klingman
Elgin
Echo Office
Elgin Echo
John Nelson
Clermont
Joe E. Brown
Clarence H. Olson
Postville
Echo Ofifice
Fayette County Board Proceedings Amid Corrections and Approvals
Fayette County Board proceedings include multiple county disbursements and claims, approvals of inspector and indemnity payments, and notices to report to prevent new settlements. Meetings record adjournment dates April 21 1949 and May 11 1949 with staff and auditors named.
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Fred W
Hazel Gehring
West Union
Fayette County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Supervisora
Court House
Carl Wedderspoon
Ernest Graves
Black Hawk County
Lumher
John Walker
Clayton County
Stanley
Fred W. Gremmell
Hazel Ghhring
Wes Union
Board of Survivors
Supervisors
jBnle Binker
Karl Duffy
M. F. Freyert
F.C. O'Donnell
I. Proctor
Walter Pagel
Robert C’ Stewart
Inapsc
Veveassestuseres Recenes
Wesley Talcott
Wilfred Westendorf
Indem- Tmey Escennerttacetcy Batt
J . Edwards
Ralph Reedee
Fred Wede Tere
H. M. Abet
Ben Thomas Wim. Saho
Arthur Gage Secre
Marcane Adgl
E.ess
Schroyer
Theo. Crandall
Howard Woodson
Gordon Buraden
Harry Brandt
Kermit, Rowland
Richard Thompson
Arthur Date Reynolds Phillip Cox
Leland Clark
Vernon Wede
Henry Schweinerun
Edwin Humphrey
Henry L. Peterman
Frank Welsh
Gerald Westcot
Doh Hamrick
Harvey Larson
Flosd Smith
Robert Hanson
Warne Rummel Elmer
Merrill Glen
Edward Galerie
Hens Steffens
Millard Gage
Lawrence West Richard JT
Alten
Harry Saboe
Donal Knapard Kappmdyer
Graham Wisces
Notice to return pipe loaned by Gehring Hardware
A notice requests the return of a 3-4 inch pipe borrowed from Gehring Hardware in West Elgin and asks for prompt repayment. The item is needed urgently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehring Hardware
West Elgin
Elgin Oil Co
Elgin
Schreiner
West Union
Lucy Christen Writes from Switzerland
Lucy Christen describes Swiss summer life from Olten, noting brick and cement homes, steel roofs for fire protection, abundant roses, and modern interior design. She observes local farming with machinery, thorough road maintenance, frugality, and daily liquor and wine, contrasting Swiss frugality with American farming.
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Olten
America
Letters From Lucy Describe Sea Voyage And Mountain Excursions
Lucy writes of a touring group with Frauen Verein friends traveling by bus and car, drinking Kirseewasser and lump sugar, then hiking hayed slopes. She details sea air, weight gain from eating, ferry rides, a mountain train to Sleesberg, and plans for homecoming. She sends greetings to Elgin friends and notes crops and rain, closing with a worry about mountain trains failing.
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Tam
Ias
Sleesberg
Elgin
Mlyrias
Lucy
P. S
Seliesberg
Diploma Delivered On 100th Birthday For Bowdish
J W Bowdish Cornell college senior quit a month before graduation to join First National Bank in Marion yet earned his diploma. President Russell Cole delivered it to him on his 100th birthday. Kansas couple Henry and Mrs Mann lost most possessions when their trailer burned near Hubbard on Highway 65. Only a few items saved including Mrs Mann’s diamond rings. More farm accidents stem from falls as the leading cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bowdish
Cornell College
First National Bank
Marion
Mr. Bowdish
Russell Cole
Henry Mann
Kansas
Hubbard
Highway 65
Payment of Bonus and Public Safety Reports Progress
The piece notes coal discoveries and early mining in Jefferson and surrounding counties, outlines highway accident data with drunken driving involvement, and reports on license revocations. It also mentions Iowa's fair exposure in multiple languages, a dip in federal income tax payments, and sun exposure health guidance for May through October.
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Department of Public Safety
Towa Sunshine Builds Resistance Against Disease
The Towa State Department of Health hails abundant sunshine as health boosting for all ages. It notes sun exposure helps prevent rickets in children and boosts resistance to colds, but warns against sunburn especially in babies and advises gradual exposure.
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Iowa
Towa
Are You Removing Loafers From Laying Flocks
A reader asks about managing loafers in a laying flock and whether to cull or replace underperforming birds. The piece discusses common signs of nonproductive birds and practical steps for improving flock productivity without unnecessary disruption.
Broadcaster Style Q&A Cartoon Snippet
A collection of quick humorous exchanges from a suburban restaurant to a classroom. Jokes hinge on wordplay about menu prices salivary glands and a sly jab at political chatter. The pieces read like oversimplified banter with a playful poke at everyday misunderstandings.
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Proceedings of County Board
of Supervisors
Edward Steffens
Shine, Tued, Ald
Poor Y. Wevewey Lelac Gnales & O'Brian
Pharmacy
MPURS
EB Stansbury
Saute Stump
S Store
Rims
Yeenees
Echaufteur'a
Solomon
Chester ‘Turner
Ben Thomas
Ucenee Wiser
A. J. Trapp
Traeger
Sars Thomas
Salon Print
Co. Prt
Albert Utrecht
Pups
Carl Weidemann
Witrox &' Follett’ Co
Ubrary
Weat Pub. Co
Waterloo - Decorah
Rufus Warner
West Pub. Co
Luella Weyant
Terns
David Wells
W. E. Walsh
Wadena Libr
Waterloo Paper "Co
Waterloo Steel & Equip. Co
Chaugteurs de
Wheeler Motor Co
Ohdot BR
F. Whitcher
Twp
Ueonse
Reese
R. R. Yates
Supa
Sy A. Youmens
Cow Tastais
Zack Brod
Iect, Co
Anarl
Keith Waters
Elgin Furniture Store
3231
Rex Mulford
Slife
Noel Brockway
Pleasant Street
Mattoon
A. M. Weibel
Harry Everett
Massey Harris
Carl Schreiner
Howard Boyle
R. P. Strauch
Bertha Mitts
Dial
Lucy Christen
Switzerland
The
Jefferson, van Buren
Scott and
Polk Counties
Fair
Llyod Cunningham
U. S. State Department
International Press and Publications Division
Iowa Exposition
State Department
Revenue Office
Towa Sunshine
Ony "Soven Vine
Seid
7 Commwne
Taacabualty Company
Bogctiga Belek
Morpital
Bouhan
Ranta
Ben Lang
USA
George B. Woodard
Fawik
Pole Touroue
Schori Bros
Ramove
John Tillotson
Pormah
Elgin Cooperative
MAX Medberry
Mar
Elgin, Iowa
Congress
Daffy
Dilly
Jim
Lonely Heart Club
Lonely
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