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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1937

Page

3

Clermont Enterprise front matter and affiliations

The Clermont Enterprise of Clermont Iowa publishes weekly on Thursdays with Elizabeth Priest as local editor. The paper lists membership in the Towa Press Association and the National Editorial Association and notes its mailing as second class matter in Fayette County Iowa.

Elizabeth Priest Towa Press Association National Editorial Association Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Parity prices and farm tenancy in Iowa and nationwide

Fred Biermann analyzes census figures showing farm tenancy rising since 1880 with Iowa at 49.6 percent tenants in 1935. He outlines costs to convert tenants to owners, estimates billions needed nationwide, and explains a new farm bill aimed at parity prices for key crops. He also reflects on congressional behavior, market panics, and Washington life, noting many hotels and eateries per block vs few groceries due to government workers and transient residents.

Iowa United States Committee On Agriculture Wallace Washington

Brains Key To Accident Prevention On Highways

An editorial urges safe driving through common sense and warns against blaming cars. It notes discipline and alertness reduce crashes while recounting a local scene of ten cars with Minnesota plates parked at a hotel, drawn by curiosity as the traveling group photographs the area.

Minnesota

How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely With Kruschen Salts

A period style health advert promises fat loss and vitality for women. It claims daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water before breakfast will reduce fat in four weeks, improve energy and skin, and offers a money back guarantee if no noticeable health improvements occur. The pitch emphasizes light meals and limited fats to enhance results.

Upper Iowa University set for 81st commencement exercises

U S A commencement speaker will be Dr Shailer Matthews dean emeritus of Chicago University. The event includes diplomas for thirty seniors and a full program of ceremonies May 29 to June 1 featuring address by Dr Simeon Thomas and a vesper by the Cappella choir.

Shailer Matthews Chicago University Upper Iowa University School of Music Simeon Thomas Eastern Ilinois Normal School Charleston Cappela Choir Katherine Hetzel D. C. Eyssen

Weather Report Looks for Hot Trend This Summer

The writer notes unusually pleasant days this year, contrasting with past overheating. He predicts a rise in heat, expecting warm weather soon and mentions fashionable ladies possibly donning summer furs as a sign of coming heat. The account reflects personal observation and anticipation.

Fred Biermann

John D. Rackefeller Dies at Age of 97

The article notes John D. Rockefeller, renowned for wealth and philanthropy, died at his Florida home in his late 90s. It mentions vast charitable gifts to the University of Chicago, Rockefeller Institute, and other institutions, plus war relief efforts and numerous legacies. The piece also touches on local notices and community events including a publisher’s anniversary edition and legal troubles in Ossian.

John D. Rockefeller Florida Rockefeller University of Chicago Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research University Hospital Iowa City Charles Lindbergh England Oelwein Register Hoyer The Register Eddie Schroeder Ossian Howards Winneshiek Protovia Waldron West Union Dorothy Ward Oelwein Central States Power & Light Corporation Interstate Electrical Company Union

Job Opening for Reliable Local Man to Assist Manager

Local paper ad seeks steady man to help manage country business with livestock experience preferred. Starting pay 75 dollars monthly. Respond Box 4119 care of this paper with name and address.

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Clermont Enterprise Clermont Towa Congress Farmers’ Savings Bank Clermont and Vicinity J. F. Miller J. A. Erickson J. C. Jerdee Clermont State Bank L. L. Carr N. H. Nelson Lows Old Northern Town Produce Co McGregor State Bank Trust Charles Dohrer Elkader Dohrer John D. Rackefeller Downas Eskader Elkader Register Fredericksburg Hawkeye Fred White Saya Dwig Raveh MEAD Poo Renee Mead Cycle Os Chicago, U. S. A P.O. Bus Mead Sev Cmr Micky” and His Momsy Micky By Sam Iger Sau Teai
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