Farm tools service and sale and local notices
A local advertisement lists farm equipment service with a shop and mechanics at Torkelson Bros in Elgin plus a five room house for sale with garage and garden. It also notes a free Avalon show for Andy Hardy's Double Life at Elmer Pinney Sr’s office, ticket reservations, and tank wagon service via G H Anderson agent with Clermont, West Union contacts.
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Torkelson Bros
Elgin
the Avalon
Andy Hardy
Elmer Pinney
The
Echo
Clermont
West Union
G. H. Anderson
Turn Off that Radio Family Program Tone
A reflection on radio's role in family life urging parents to guide listening, schedule turns, and promote dialogue. Emphasizes mother as peacemaker, fair compromise between parents and children, and shared programming to foster closeness and critical thinking. Mentions Echo stationery sale at Elgin office.
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Little Brother
Big Sister
Talking Candidates for 1944 in Iowa Politics
The piece surveys Democratic ticket prospects in Iowa for 1944, noting Lester S. Gillette of Fostoria and Mary Eagger of Casey as potential candidates for lieutenant governor and secretary of state, respectively. It contrasts governors travel by car with Griswold and Wilson favoring airplane trips, highlighting travel efficiency in Nebraska and Iowa.
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Brightight
Lester S. Gillette
Fostoris
Board of Education
Hickenlooper
Lester Gillette
Senate
Mary Eagerr
Casey
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Hawkeye State
Dwight Griswold
Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Camp Dodge
Lincoln
Rumor links former Gov Turner to 1944 senate bid
Rumor says Dan W Turner may seek the Republican senatorial nomination in 1944 if his popularity in the eastern state portion improves. He has spent months aiding the war effort while coordinating prison production to support wartime output.
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Dan W. Turner
Tipton
Draft boards expand as rural districts gain members
Town draft boards report two new nominees for Governor Hickenlooper to appoint to President Roosevelt. Brigadier General Grahl says boards may grow from three to five to ease upcoming, tougher cases and aid long-serving boards. Des Maines boards protest. many urban boards reluctant but complying. aim to relieve rural boards with distant members.
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Hickenlooper
Roosevelt
Charles H. Grahl
Selective Service
Towa
Des Maines
Cemetery marker ruling upholds bronze plaques only
Iowa Supreme Court rules granite markers cannot be placed at Cedar Memorial Cemetery as the cemetery may require uniform bronze styles. The decision supports cemetery rules and cites the rise of memorial park cemeteries as a modern trend. A separate ad for auto insurance and a note on fumigation for tobacco disease follow in unrelated items.
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Iowa
High Court
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Want
IHC
Cobbler's
Echo Office
Daga
O'Neill Drug Company
Ford
Larson Hoofing Co
the Echo
Alphie Thorson
Illyria
Mary Ogle
Elgin City Hall
Salvage Depot
Jack Sprat
South River Road
Dial
ODT
Gunder
Mellien Loftsgard
International Burr Mill
Bob Klingman
Wadena
Bertie Waters
Postville
J. O Larson
Briggs & Stratton
R. P. Strauch
Pioneer
Joe Dinan
Grether's Exchange
Real
Worm Eagle
Castalia
Elgin Echo
Fuller Brush Co
Wm. E. Baumgartre Jewelry and Electric Store
France
Avalon
Tillman Thompson
Iowa Cold Welfare Research Station
Hammertill
Rural Board Aid
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Ryd
Carload
Weibel Mill CO
Elgin, Iowa
Elgin Oil CO
F. D. Welch
West Union Rendering Works
Aite
Enterprise
Valléé Drom
Az Dr
Miles Aut
Pill
Pate
Echo-Enterprise
Broadcaster
Martin-Senour
Schori & Kuster Lbr. CO
Elgin Farmers Coop
Max Medhberry
Mer
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