09 Mar 1939
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
1
A local farmer suggests freezing taxes for owners who invest in repairs and improvements. He argues inactivity should be taxed, while those renewing homes or barns should receive relief. He cites soil conservation subsidies and urges law changes to encourage upgrades and stimulate business.
The Iowa Canning Company in La Porte City shifts plans due to a corn surplus and will pack tomatoes only this year. Local tomato acreage is expected to rise, though few tomatoes have been grown nearby.
An Eskimo dog team, driven by two Canadians, halted in Postville en route to the New York World's Fair, arriving by May 1. The seven huskies pulled a wheel-equipped sled carrying about 800 pounds, with dogs wearing shoes for cement paving. A separate incident: John Proud of Bartley Neb saw a cow milking mishap injure his wife and himself when the cow kicked.
Joanna Hughes recalls a Bombay visit with Miss Drescher Miss Kleiner and Miss Wheeler. They tour the zoo museum Dhabi Ghat tenement barracks and the Tata Foundation school for Pharsee girls. They witness the Red Light District Towers of Silence Nagpada Neighborhood House and life among the outcasts before boarding the Mooltan for Colombo and continuing toward Fremantle Honolulu and Los Angeles with notes on travel and Christmas wishes.
John D. Shaffer builds a country home as his son plans to live there. Frank Capper and wife visit from Chester to see their son and his wife. Ben Schori and wife plan a northern trip after winter in Citronelle Alabama. Will Lewis moves to Oelwein for a Great Western shops job. Lena M. Krueger and Alfred H. Wenger set a March 24 wedding at the Krueger home with Rev. J. G. Draewel officiating. A gasoline tank explosion at the Butikofer place injures no one, three gallons lost. Miss Follen serves as trimmer.
The text mentions Miss Follen noted for hat trimming at Mrs Butler's last season and the Butler Millinery. Beginning Monday March 22 1909 rural letter carriers depart Elgin post office at 1145 pm returning by 6 pm. Public notice to patrons. Also a sheet and pillow slip masquerade at the Elgin opera house Saturday night with Carpenter's orchestra.
In a playful exchange, Oliver claims he learned to skate after eight sittings, while Betty teasingly asks if his title refers to a portrait. The dialogue highlights a light moment between the two, centering on a novice skater's progress.
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