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Fragmentary OCR note from 1940 page showing price line and stray words. Mentions November 7 1940 and generic pricing phrases but lacks a clear event or identifiable subjects.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1940
Page
1
Pipe Dreams on War and Unity in Pre Election Views
Rich's column reflects pre election mood with predictions from Fortune and Gallup and Willkie gains. It argues Americans must unite after the vote, face possible war, and set aside partisan politics to work together as 100 percent Americans.
Remembering Dr and Mrs Hadsel Hosts Young Set
Dr and Mrs H Hadsel entertained fourteen couples at their home last evening for Mr and Mrs Harry Hadsel visiting. Cards and lunch marked the event. Many local family updates follow including births, illnesses, travel, and a child’s apple-name craft.
New Transcontinental Speed Record Set in 9 Hours 28 Minutes
In a record flight from Burbank to Jacksonville, G T Baker and Kenneth J Boedecker set a new transcontinental speed record of 2,375 miles in 9 hours 28 minutes and 39.5 seconds with one refueling stop in Dallas. Carl B Squire congratulated the duo after their achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Carl B. Squire
G. T. Baker
Kenneth J. Boedecker
Baker
Boedecker
Burbank
Calif
Florida
Dallas
Texas
Whipped Injures Man’s Eye in Whip Cracking Incident
H. H. Hodapp of Sioux City endured a severe eye injury when the end of a whip he was cracking struck his eye. The accident underscores dangers of whip cracking and prompts local notice of safety concerns.
Around Iowa News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents
A Marion boy Harlan Michel, shocked by a deer that leaped into his car, left with a dented fender and shattered headlight. Ray Sawwell accidentally shot the second toe of his right foot while hunting. A swamp fire north of Graettinger burned 100 acres, likely from a discarded cigarette. Sidney Mayor Vernon Johnson conducts a semiannual no smoking period, and Oct 16 at 9:30 p.m. marks the start of another. John son commemorates tobacco abstinence from Oct 16 to Apr 17. Eva Batchelder in South America and Mrs. Ross Shearer in Yokohama received copies of a feature page. B C Dalvan and Joseph Johnson of Jewell found a corn pile and invited the culprits to return in daylight to help move it. Corwith sold its 50-year town hall for a remodel. T A Rubow in Eldora received a Berlin to Leanin letter dated Jan 10. Cascade infant Jerome James McDermott died after a cup fractured a jugular vein. An absent voter ballot applicant in Grundy County remains loyal to his home county, not the state, voting in Iowa for 30 years. Clark L Divorced.
Glenwood Couple Married Then Divorce Kept Quiet
Glenwood and Eunice E Carroll of Pacific Junction wed on October 7. Eleven days after the ceremony, divorce proceedings were filed, signaling a rapid halt to the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Eunice E. Carroll
Pacific Junction
Republican Women’s Club Reports 3058 Members Countywide
Mrs. Channer, president of the Republican Women's club, reports a total membership of 3,058 with several precincts still unreported. Their membership was estimated at 55 percent of all women voters in the county, across all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channer
Republican Women’s Club
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Yong
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Gary
S. D
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Elmer Pinney
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Wm. Albright
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Congress
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Wilbem Riley
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Southwestern Michigan
America
McCall's Magazine
Parenty Magazin Group of Household
Maga ‘Home Arts
Neon Pathfinder _ Runting
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Successful Farmer
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Modern Romances
Silver Screen
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Discover Christian Herald
American Fruit Grow Capper’s Farmer
National Livestock Producer
Cleghaora World
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OD Farm Journal
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Screenland
CTI Iy
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Marion Michel
Harlan
Ray Sawwell
Graettinger
Sidney
Vernon Johnson
Johnson
Sidney Argus-Herald
Eva Batchelder
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Ross Shearer
Yokohama
Japar
B. C. Dalvan
Joseph Johnson
Jewell
Calvan
Corwith
Soe
T. A. Rubow
Eldora
Berlin
Germany
Jerome James McDermott
Ambrose McDermott
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Republican Club
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Elgin Furniture Store
Radio Dept. L. C. Muehlethaler
Buil
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