09 Nov 1939
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by N P Strauch and is entered in the Eli post office in Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
A chattery note about checks and reader humor opens a slice of local life while Iowa football notes flash: Purdue beaten 4 0, Notre Dame over Boilermakers 3 0, Illinois over Michigan 16 7, with Hawkeyes vs Irish on tap. A monastery visit in Iowa, jokes mix with talk of stock and old grudges, adding color to a small town paper page.
A slice of life from a Cedar Rapids area issue includes family anecdotes, quips about dollies and money, a statesman versus politician quip, and light social scenes. It notes local happenings from residents Alden Pinney and Florence DeSart, plus minor accidents, hospital visits, and schoolyard antics.
Hans Bilden started construction last fall on a new residence for his son Hilder and wife. The house is near completion with outside work finished and heating and plumbing connections in place. Occupancy is expected around January first on the Bilden homestead east of Elgin.
A Saturday night accident in Ossian killed Oliver Qually, a 17 or 18 year old Bloomfield township resident, after a day of corn husking. He drove onto Milwaukee tracks and was struck by a train, dying instantly. Two younger brothers, ages 15 and 13, survived, one leaping to safety and the other recounting a near miss. The loss is described as deeply sorrowful at the community’s door.
A reader reports a recent law purportedly bans box elder trees on farms to control box elder bugs. The note says failing to cut the trees could incur a fine, but no official confirmation was provided.
A terse classified prompt suggests using want ads to obtain results and advises calling a number for news items. The note emphasizes action and contact, reflecting a standard small-town newspaper classifieds tone.
A statewide Iowa notice urges pre harvest rat control as corn storage grows. Inspect and recon dition cribs, clear trash and debris, elevate stored posts and lumber, rake under cribs, fill old runways, seal holes, and apply creosote tar or sulfur to deter rat entry into floors and openings.
It has been estimated that the capillaries of the average adult would cover 6,300 square yards or about 144 acres.
The Italian government issues a decree to designate referees as public officers with police powers. They may arrest spectators for improper language vulgar postures or throwing objects, expanding authority at events.
Judgment amount of 4124.05 plus 81.24 fees and 28.45 costs, with 6 percent interest from Sept 12 1939, on property described as part of section 24 in township 95 range 7, Fayette County. Sale set for December 4 1939 at 10 AM in front of West Union Court House, cash in hand. Sheriff A J Kutschat and Deputy Robert G Archer oversee sale.
The United States gold reserve on March 31, 1909, totaled 15 258 248 937 dollars, reflecting the national monetary holdings. The figure underscores the era’s financial strength amid postwar adjustments and currency stability measures.
A Danish program advertises bicycles available to rent for two dollars per week. The deal aims to boost local mobility and tourism, with residents and visitors encouraged to explore the town on affordable two wheeled transport.
Special CFI photo to the Echo by Dick Crabb shows Hooppole IH EBtade school as Little Four conference champions. For the fifth consecutive year Hoop pole clinches the diamond ball crown. With player shortages coach C M Armstrong lined gaps with four girls who not only filled positions but produced the hitting star of the team.
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