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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
The notice outlines want ad pricing: up to 25 words at 2 and cents per insertion, over 251 words at 1 cent per word. An extra 10 cent weekly handling charge applies for mailed replicas. Cash with order, telephoned ads payable by month end, else 10 cents per line billed monthly. Echo subscription agency offers club rates for multiple magazines and handles future complaints with remittance records.
The House passed a Gillette of Iowa bill to extend the 3 percent interest rate on Federal Land Bank loans for two more years after July 1. It notes the rate is the lowest for such loans, costing the Treasury about ten million dollars yearly to underwrite. The piece covers relief appropriations, social security funding, and a reflection on French support from Lafayette Square.
For Sale about 300 bushels of yellow corn see Max Thoma Bris gin. Wanted a 2 wheel trailer see D R Roberts Elgin 3859 Don’t miss new wallpaper shipment arriving this weekend Bird the Druggist Elgin Iowa dae
A massive coffer dam on the Mississippi at Guttenberg failed as floodwaters rose, submerging four acres under 30 feet of water within 18 minutes. About 26 cranes and pumps were flooded, with McCarthy Construction Co facing roughly $50,000 in losses as the $2 million project neared completion.
Clark Gable, idol of the gentler sex, has been gaining weight but is on a strict training schedule. Producers fear a spare tire would reduce his appeal and are pushing a rigorous regimen to slim down.
The writer praises Washington trees and municipal care, noting elms as the standout across the fourth district. They describe careful pruning practices, limited limb stumps, and the elm’s suitability for streets, parks, and lawns, while contrasting with oaks and other species in the area.
Martin Ole Blockhus 61 of West Union died May 6 after a month of illness. Born May 20 1875 in Stord Norway he came to America in 1893 and lived in Park City Utah before moving to West Union in 1926. Survived by widow Anne and six children Odney Martin Walter Raymond Helen and Ralph, plus three brothers and one sister in Iowa Minnesota and Norway. Funeral conducted by Rev G O Mona from St Olaf church May 8 at 2 p m.
Herb Schaefer, once owner of a West Union confectionery, plans to open a new bakery there around June 1, making two bakeries in the county seat town. If you want to buy, sell or trade quickly, use the want ads.
Chas Weihe of Postville visited Elgin last Thursday. G H Falk paid a business visit to Davenport a week ago Monday. Winnifred McMillan spent Wednesday with aunt Mrs N M Fritz. Mrs Rudy Lehman has recovered after two months bedridden. Dorothy Olson and Kathryn Strauch attended W S Ewing funeral at Postville Sunday. Bird the Druggist advertises wall paper in Elgin. Mae Nicholson of Fort Dodge expected tomorrow to visit sister Mrs N M Fritz. Otto Daniels was seriously ill last week under nurse care since Saturday. Mollie Schneider and daughter Darlene returned Monday from West Bend visit. Mr and Mrs J H Williams and son brought Cella and Ella Lehman to Fairbank for a week’s visit. Mary Williams graduates this week from Fairbank High School.
F R Berg C O Torkelson R P Strauch and N W Evans visited northeast Iowa towns Monday to inspect oiled streets and gather cost figures. They also checked Arlington streets treated with calcium chloride for years. A report will go to the Community Club and town council for further consideration.
The Republican Women of Fayette county will meet Saturday May 23 at 2 30 p m in the assembly room of the courthouse in West Union. Olive S Johnson of Cedar Rapids candidate for secretary of state will speak. All Republican women in Fayette county invited. Elkader held last community sale May 9 with yearly sales averaging about 3000.
The late A. McGowin reportedly ordered the flat stock shoet on the left and right lasts in 1875 in Pittsburgh. Before that, shoes were made on straight lasts worn on either foot, with interchanges common, while custom-made shoes have long been right and left specific.
Organs of taste reside mainly on the tongue and soft palate and are more widely distributed in children than in adults.
On South American rivers, natives gather turtle eggs to extract oil for cooking. The activity reflects traditional subsistence practices and local use of natural resources.
Iowa notice announces June 8 1936 probate hearing for the last will and testament of Louisa C Liebner in Fayette County with clerical signing by Philip K Meske. Separate item notes the Iowa Liquor Control Commission remitting 50000 to the state treasurer, total 350000 for the year.
Waverly will begin construction on four new post offices with estimated costs of 72000 dollars each. The project aims to expand mail services and improve regional coverage.
A shopper asks if the goldfish are real while the seller stresses the need to install screens now and offers to provide an estimate. The exchange centers on a home improvement scenario and product authenticity.
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