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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
3
Clermont Enterprise of Clermont Iowa publishes weekly Thursday editions with local editor John F Cooley. Classified and obituary notices, memorial cards, and resolutions are offered at regular advertising rates, with rates varying by display and line.
Mrs. Herman Griebenow hosted the Foresters at her west of town home last Thursday for a social gathering with a large turnout. Mrs. J W Crowe received a surprise birthday party Monday evening when Mae Crowe Mrs E L Crowe and children delivered baskets and joined the celebration. Mr and Mrs Dan Burke and EL L Rounds learned of Wm Burke’s death at Daugherty Monday evening. the funeral drew local relatives. Mabel Knudson hosted dinner Sunday for Mrs Rice of Dallas with Dr and Mrs Smittle the Wanrama pair Cora B Charters West Union and Harvey Nutting Oelwein among the guests.
The East Luther League presents a Sunday evening program on November 13 featuring Rev. G. Gunston invocation readings by Helmer Lyngaas and Joseph Hanson, a mixed quartet including Lloyd Amundson and Myrtle Gilbertson, a piano solo by Genevieve Anderson, and remarks by Rev. G. Gunsten with collection to close.
Dover Mills residents report gatherings and visits through the week. Alice Dullard of West Union joined the Dullard sisters to Spillville to view the Billy Bros clocks. Ezra Rowland, Oliver, and Mia were at the 41 K Johnson home. H. K Johnson and son Howard hosted Rose Guyer on Thursday. E G Guyer welcomed Oscar Meisner family and Aubrye Guyer and family from Elkader and Qoal Mooney of West Union on Sunday. Mildred Rowland visited her sister Mrs H K Johnson Saturday evening. Paul Hangon returned home near Independence after completing work at R F Learn home. The G G Guyer family attended a birthday party for Mrs Larson last Tuesday. Masiel.
Delicious refreshments were served at midnight as Mrs. Larson celebrated. Elmer Anfinson and son visited the Knut Evenson home Sunday, extending greetings and best wishes.
Sunday visits fill the week as families gathered at multiple homes including Even Lien, LaRoy Larson, and the Oscar Lien household. Sewing Circle met at church parlors and oyster supper planned for Nov 13. Cattle herd details and profit notes from local breeders appear alongside town social rounds.
The report notes cows freshening last month with several records. High cow was a Jersey owned by J C Matthews yielding 1426 pounds milk and 88.4 pounds fat. Other top cows included Clyde Blunt's purebred Jersey with 73 pounds fat and Kenneth Kerr's Holstein with 71.8 pounds. Overall the 870 cows 278 in milk and 92 dry averaged 444 pounds milk and 20.2 pounds fat, with 18 cows sold for milk. Feeding silage and hay increases noted amid low prices.
Gazette of Lexington Virginia warns merchants on stopping advertising. It argues true marketers innovate, persist, and use newspapers to persuade customers, noting rival firms prosper by consistent promotion and cautioning against relying on old habits or dwindling demand.
W. J. Rogers abstract office lists transfers from George E. Jorgenson to Nora Jorgenson for QCD space in Clermont, Alice Becker to R A Becker for multiple lots in Clermont, Charles Gleim to H G Carnes in Arlington, A H Carpenter to Earl Carpenter in Wadena, Toller L Hauge to Halvor Paulson in Israel, Shaffer et al to Elmer Lemke in Efr. Duly noted are values, lot and block identifiers and section-township-range details for each deed.
The quotation notes that ancient Earth days were shorter due to faster rotation. It asserts that real riches lie in the abundance of industrious people, attributed to Voltaire.
Weather strips save coal. Soybeans provide protein for dairy cows. Store thoroughly dry seed corn in a dry room free from mice and rats once it dries. Bulletin on farm practices available from Iowa State College Ames. Mulch strawberry beds as ground freezes to prevent freeze thaw. Egg production can drop. use artificial light in hen house morning and evening to boost laying. With high egg prices, farmers benefit from proper lighting and efficient winter care.
Cauliflower provides little fuel value but rich in vitamins A B and C. It contains calcium and phosphorus for bones and teeth and has about 82 percent water content.
The first homestead entry in the Dakotas was made on January 1 1868 by Mahlon Gore at Vermilion South Dakota then the territory’s sole land office. The entry was never perfected and canceled January 11 1868.
A sea devil fish sports a long tentacle that drifts from its head like fishing gear. When curious small fish are lured by the bait, the sea devil snaps shut its jaws.
Historical note explains that samurai helmets were often lined with red lacquer to avoid odd reflections that might alarm or confuse enemies. The practice tied to aesthetics and psychological impact in battlefield encounters.
A Springfield Union note describes a booster described as half as pest as a knocker in a whimsical fairy tale framing. It evokes playful language about voices and objectives in a local sense, suggesting a lighthearted, satirical editorial tone.
A Marion trustees meeting at the Cain house is noted along with various local social events. Families visited, birthdays and weekends spent at homes in Wadena Osage Decorah Clermont and other nearby towns. A Dorcas Society gathering is planned at Mary Hellums home with important business on the agenda.
A certificate serves as written testimony to the truth of a fact and marks completion of a course of study. A diploma grants formal privilege and honor, bearing record of a degree conferred.
A fragment discusses Lalegex-Faire as the first element in a missex faire phrase variant, translating to let do or make and go. The text claims the whole expression is interpreted as noninterference in a historic linguistic context.
The quote attributed to Jenry Wallace reflects a view on governance tied to virtue, arguing that national strength hinges on the public character of citizens and leaders, implying that moral erosion undermines political stability and institutions.
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