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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1929
Page
8
Advertisement claims Munyons Solidified Liniment cures foot trouble by restoring feet to normal health using a mineral water base. It presents the product as a superior alternative to baths tablets and powders and markets variations for different conditions.
Mrs Boise Capper of Postville plans a Tuesday morning visit with her mother Mrs Lena Benson as heavy snow tightens roads. Footpaths are narrow and solid but risky with thawing conditions likely to worsen driving, with teams and sleds still hampered by drifting and packed snow.
The text notes raglan sleeves are more comfortable than set-in or kimono sleeves, easier to make than set-in sleeves, and allow growth without broadening the shoulder line. It also discusses milk in bread making for nutrition and appearance, and adds tips on meat pies, aluminum care, and the health value of fish for iodine.
Lillian Wells assisted Mrs. Alfred. the Henry Wellersven home hosted guests Thursday. Tom Holm called in Elgin Thursday. Mrs. Ole Torkelson aided daughter Mrs. George Landsgard in moving last week. Mrs. John Hellum visited Mrs. Gottfred Kurth Thursday. Lou Martie family moved into P. E. Mark home Friday. Orlando Loftsgard visited Johnnie Olson Saturday. Myrtle Olson helped Mrs. Robert Wettleson with butchering last week. Pete Anderson of Elgin did paper hanging at Cornelius Reierson home last Thursday. Realto Wald spent Saturday afternoon at Ole Gisleson home. Clarence Kirkeberg and family welcomed a ten pound boy born February 28. Mrs. John Wald and daughter Lillian visited A. O. Ward Friday. Gilbert Halverson family moved into H. Halverson home in Gander to help care for ill Mr. Halverson. Mrs. Henry Velleraven spent Friday at West Union hospital with her father Henry Erickson for treatment. I. H. Skarshaug of Decorah transacted business nearby. Mrs. Reuben Mark visited parental K. A. Kirkeberg home Saturday night. T. L. Loftagard and H. Amundson visited Clermont. Mildred Odegard aided Oliver Torkelton with housework. Henry Gisleson and J. H. Skarshaug of Decorah were business callers at St. Olaf Friday. Mrs. Oscar Nyborg and Mrs. Lena Clark will entertain the Dorcas Society Saturday March 9. Quint Clark’s schoolmates helped him celebrate his 10th birthday after school March 6 and brought gifts. Mrs. Clark served refreshments and well wishes for many more birthdays.
Local residents share weekend visits and gatherings with relatives and friends across Wadena Randalia Elgin Oak Grove and Lamont. Parties birthdays church events and a church program are mentioned along with several visits to homes and family get togethers. The Echo invites readers to place Want Ads to sell items or services.
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