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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1931
Page
1
The notice outlines display and classified ad rates per inch for various items. It lists prices for foreign display, church notices, cards of thanks, memorials, and obituaries, with advance payment and a minimum purchase. Also notes no agency commission and special rates for paid notices and non-advertising poetry.
In Sumner the Gazette notes a rise in solicitors for public charity and various sales. It calls for a community club committee to verify credentials before visits to stores, aiming to curb undeserving solicitors and protect shoppers.
Letters from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and other groups prompt 141 of the nation’s largest advertisers to forgo billboard use. Sixteen top agencies endorse the move, arguing outdoor ads mar scenery and waste resources while newspapers offer better publicity.
Francis I. Jones, longtime head of the employment service, warns that recent expansion turned the bureau into a futility ridden hodgepodge. He notes the service has placed only 46 tasks despite increased activity and calls for reforms to restore effectiveness.
The passage notes that three months of men in jobs and seven high salaried new men were employed to open letters, with a letter opening machine discarded to keep them occupied. It claims Mr. Jones spoke after his resignation was requested, suggesting government methods may underpin these statements.
For forty years thousands of young people across nationalities have joined Moody Bible Institute Chicago for free Christian service training. Over 2000 students enrolled last year in Day and Evening Schools with open admission to a General Course. Courses include Sunday School Administration gospel music public speaking home economics hygiene manual training and theology languages. Three terms Fall Winter Summer with rolling entry. Illustrative catalogue upon request at 153 Institute Place Chicago Ill.
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa founded in 1882 cares for over 600 children annually and relies on voluntary gifts. With winter approaching it urgently appeals for funds to ensure no needy child goes hungry or without shelter and asks readers to contribute by Thanksgiving.
State of Iowa Fayette County district court notices the December 7 1931 hearing on the will purportedly of Henry M McMillan deceased to admit to probate. Edgar A Traeger Clerk November 6 1981 Deputy Una Montgomery.
The McMillan family thanks friends Silver Leaf Lodge and the M. E. choir for many acts of kindness during the illness death and burial of our husband father and brother. Mrs. H. M. McMillan and family The Sisters.
Last Friday in Elgin a one legged beggar toured the town selling a knife and manicure outfit at absurdly low prices. He pockets loose coins from passersby and moves on to multiple towns daily, netting small profits that resemble steady earnings of a laborer. Residents question how long towns will tolerate such dime digging by every tramp.
The rainfall at Glenora Oregon averages 131 inches annually making it the wettest weather station in the United States.
A Ford sedan with two men arrived from the east in Ridgeway and sought private garages as two other cars scouted for them. After fear and pursuit, a high powered Oldsmobile followed the hidden Ford and the carload of bootleg booze rode off. The incident ended with the raiders retreating and a machine gun escort reportedly provided to safeguard the booze run.
Grand Meadow residents hosted a string of visitors over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joseph Olson and family at the Austen Helgerson home. Andrew Anderson and Geneva and Lydia Thorson joined the Andrew Thorson residence for Sunday. Gilbert Buraas and Clermont relatives stayed at Alfred Buraas home. Clarence Olson entertained guests last Sunday. Clifford Osmundson and Vivian and Deloras visited Bert Lyngan’s home. Vivian extended her stay. Mrs Lloyd Aanes and Mrs Mellien Loftsgard helped Mrs Sam Erickson quilting last week. Ardes Olson spent the weekend with Eva Dummermuth. Martin Amundson and spouse traveled to Vinton last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Elliott Olzon and family visited Eston Landsgard. Archie Hanson of Erskine helped with farm work while Erickson Bros shredded nearby. Clarice Lien assisted with Alphie Thorson home. Mary and Carl Scholen stayed with Andrew Anderson last week. Esten Landsgard Eunice visited Clifford Osmundson Friday. Almer Trude family joined R and McNally. Lars Larson family Hans Larson and Henry Horgan with his mother visited Almer Larson. Hans Larson and Nels Holt attended Monday evening.
Khaki colored mineral-dyed canvas is more serviceable than ordinary white canvas for farm uses such as covers for machinery grain sacks shocks wagons and as awnings and temporary shelters. Mineral-dyed khaki offers greater durability and mildew resistance.
A funeral-like notice honors Henry M. McMillan of Elgin Lodge No. 290 I C C F Elgin Iowa. The resolutions commend his Christian character and generosity, vow to record the memory in lodge records and publish to the Elgin Echo, and to drape the charter in memory.
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