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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1935
Page
1
Rates for foreign display and local display advertising, readers lines, and classified words. Special notices include cards of thanks, in memoriam, resolutions of respect, church and school notices, and obituary poetry. The issue is dated Thursday November 14 1935.
The piece argues against US entry into a European war, warning against emotional influence and profiteering. It cites about 60,000 American deaths, 200,000 wounded, a debt of twenty two billion dollars and eleven billion in loans to allies to support a stance of remaining neutral.
A Toledo Chronicle quotation extols honest dealers while condemning peddlers who shift from job to job selling unreliable merchandise. It notes school districts deserve government grants to cut debt and build cheaply, then urges readers to read Echo ads for bargains and opportunities.
On Wednesday November 15 in Clermont at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Bear their daughter wed A S Hong. Fred R Berg faced a scare when a hammock in a basement sparked a fire he could not locate until he opened the door. Theo Schmid celebrated his 62nd birthday with his married children dining with him. Alfred Wenger will begin clerking at Halstenson’s store next Wednesday. Mrs John Lehman visited La Porte City and was met in Randalia by Mrs Knowles. Mrs C S Halstenson returned from Prairie du Chien after two weeks for rheumatism. Mrs I D Hendershott returned home to Farmersburg with husband driving. Mrs Myra Gray of Postville visited the Ben Schori home. Sunday was a fine day for local sportsmen. Mrs Mary Skarshaug went to Clermont to assist Mrs Jacobson. John and Joseph Baumgartner went to Guttenberg after their brother Joel Baumgartner was killed in a boiler explosion at his flour mill.
Coach John Dorman and four football reserves, plus Curtis Hartman, were involved in a road crash on highway No. 10 near the Tom Baker farm, when a northbound car driven by Mr Baker collided with their vehicle. Hartman drove the Hartman car, which tipped on its side. Baker was hospitalized briefly. Other occupants included Kenneth Evans, Orville Findling, Frank Elwood, and Grant Peterson. they secured another car in Oelwein to continue the trip to Fayette Leader.
State investigators warn farmers about a bad check racket where truckers pay for corn with checks that bounce. Many farmers lost thousands as several offenders were fined or jailed. Officials say the swindle involves fly-by-night truckers using no recognized firm name and a price just above market.
After a reversal of the order to disband the Decorah CCC camp last week the men assigned to the West Union scenic area resumed daily trips this week. Major projects are done but more work remains building stores trails and related facilities as planned.
Mrs Thos Howard sr notices home improvements while Bud Bowers of Waterloo weekends with Delbert Lyons. Delbert Lyons and John Lantz hosts, Wm Walthers party in Elkader. Faunia Palmer plans to return to Waterloo after visits with Adella Chapman. Ray DeSart reports a record mail load on his route. Dixie Lee born to Mr and Mrs Clive Helms in Elgin. Elgin attendees root for Upper Iowa Iowa Wesleyan in Fayette as UIU wins 52 to 0. Baechlers move to Clermont to manage mother in law’s farm. Howard Shaffer returns to farming on Ern Baechler property. Local residents attend Cong Biermann talk in West Union. trip to Chicago and Bay City for Schupbach family. Baptist Sunday school council meets with 21 present. Henry Holzer family visits Rochester to be with Emma Walters in hospital. Louise Neuenswander also there.
Notice is given by the Trustee of John Burk estate that Lots Five Six Seven Twenty six Twenty seven and Twenty eight in Block Eight Conner's Addition to Lutra Elgin Fayette County Iowa will be sold for cash at public or private sale in Elgin Iowa soon after publication. Write or visit the Trustee at Elgin Iowa or attorney W W Davidann Elkader Iowa for details.
District Commander Paul Smith of Independence was hosted for a dinner by Superintendent and Mrs. D. R. Roberts on Monday.
A fragment describes Sapley Hampshire villagers curing bacon by hanging dressed carcasses in back gardens under straw fires. The method is noted as an ancient household practice still used, with a humorous aside about a gymnasium size request from a lady to a gentleman clerk.
Lobelia inflata is known by numerous names including Indian tobacco wild tobacco asthma weed gagroot workroot puke weed emetle herb bladder pod low bella and eyebright, reflecting its varied historical usage and folk naming.
Physical educators report archery skill is slightly higher in the morning than in the afternoon, noting minor fluctuations in performance across the day. The finding emphasizes time of day as a potential factor in accuracy and consistency for archery practice and testing.
A Collier's Weekly note describes the female dugong or sea cow as highly affectionate toward her single offspring. The mammal averages ten feet long, inhabits tropical seas, and nurses its young while paddling with one flipper. The nurturing posture, with both heads above water, is oddly human and once led to mermaid beliefs.
Droving cattle involves outfits of men horses and dogs along stock routes reserved for travel ing cattle or sheep for six months at a time. The practice reflects traditional pastoral methods used in australian rural life.
The article surveys the maple sap trade across North America, detailing the practices of tapping trees, collecting sap, and concentrating it into syrup. It notes regional variations in methods, equipment, and production scale supporting rural economies and culinary uses.
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