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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
4
The text notes that slow motorists are a road menace and hinder traffic flow, urging respect for safe speeds except when reduced for private operation or legal compliance, with police empowered to enforce this provision.
A marmot of the mountains warns nearby creatures by whistling through its feet, signaling imminent danger as it alerts others to potential threats in the alpine area.
Lime acid sails for permanent soil fertility. It costs little more to maintain and feed the sow which raises eight pigs than it does to feed a sow which raises but four. There is an active market for this year's wool clip. Countrywide rally days in May and June will mark the beginning of a summer activity for 4-H girls of Iowa. Dates for district tours to see Iowa State College at work are announced.
The text argues that an evident disregard for discipline should not guide others. Until the individual changes, he remains a private with a flawed position, highlighting the need for reform before taking on leadership.
The saying emphasizes that calamities once considered insupportable lose half their power when faced with fortitude. It frames resilience as a shield reducing fear and impact, urging steadfast action rather than panic.
John Hill, an early Massachusetts colony official, became the region’s first man to amass a substantial fortune through minting. He secured a 15 pence fee from every 20 shillings he coined, highlighting early colonial wealth and profit mechanisms.
Ancient Greek belief valued amethyst as a protective charm against drunkenness. The gem symbolized sobriety and warded off intoxicating effects, tying mineral lore to social restraint in classical culture.
A long list of Sunday visits and guests across Riceville Elgin and surrounding towns with partial notes on illnesses. Individuals mentioned include Wilma Steinmetz Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and Helen, Shirley Sutter, Bonna Morgan, Elizabeth McMillan, Paul Zurbriggen Kenneth Evans Norma Dean, Mary Keiser, Jack Kiple, H W Falk and son Lee, Zella Boyle Bob Miller, Sheldon Boyle, M B Bird, Russell Kohler, O J Olson, F R Berg Ed Anderson Frederick, Warren Harrington, Geraldine Schlupp, Ruby Boyle, Lorence Muehlethaler, John Lehman, J W Murray Wm Stephenson, George Gilson, Wm Frederick Donal Gilson Chris Schweitzer Floyd Arnold, Mr Dill. A dandy shower refreshed pastures and crops. family moves noted.
Glen Schori of Chicago writes his parents that after this week he will be permanently located in Chicago as assistant controller of Holders Inc. His work has kept him away from the city, and he says he is happy to have a fixed location.
An Elgin high school Alumni association meeting drew only two graduates at the town hall Saturday. Last year’s officers were named for this year: Margaret Strauch president, Harold Waibel vice president, Eva Mae Frieden secretary, Donna Wenger treasurer. They plan to call another meeting and consider ideas to revive the aging group, including designating one night of homecoming week as Alumni Night.
The B Y P U held its regular quarterly meeting Tuesday night with Mabel Rennison presiding. Edward Krueger led the song service with Barbara Kamm at the piano. After ice cream and wafers, officers were elected: Dorothy Etter president, Hugo Hackmann vice president, Mary Baechler secretary, Edward Krueger treasurer, Mrs. Alice Habeger pianist, Mrs. Zoschke librarian.
The article notes that during the nifty nineties many U.S. senators wore Prince Albert frock coats as a symbol of statesmanship and a beard marked maturity and substance.
Ancient fruit records indicate apple cultivation predates written history, reflecting early horticultural practices across civilizations and the long standing importance of apples in human agriculture and diet.
A coalition of 32 northwest Iowa school superintendents representing 14 counties met at Storm Lake on Saturday and adopted a resolution demanding the immediate discharge of George A. Brown, executive secretary of the Iowa High School A. A. The protest follows criticism of Brown’s administration of FHSAA affairs.
A concise note suggests that placing a want ad can quickly move merchandise or items for sale, highlighting ease and practicality.
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