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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1956
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published weekly by Strauch and Hermen lists origin, address and postal classification. It notes Elgin Iowa in Fayette County and the September 1, 1891 second class mail matter with Thursday publication cadence.
Rates show two tiers for subscriptions and assorted 8 advertising charges. Northeast Iowa counties pay 2.00 yearly, outside territory 2.50, with advance payment required. Want ads cost 1 cent per line, minimum 30 cents if paid with order, 5 cents otherwise. Blind ads and inquiries have a 5 cent per week minimum. Cards of thanks and memoriam noted at 1.00, with ten line limit. Obituary notices and resolutions may incur regular advertising rates.
A collage of wry quips on politics, aging, service over party, and everyday life. Jokes touch on promises, government, family, and social quirks, reflecting a satirical, town newspaper tone with references to officers, clergy, and martial humor.
A co op warns that talking without learning slows progress and urges members to study others errors. The message, echoed as a maxim, stresses practical wisdom over talk and invites reflection on personal growth and better decisions.
Oscar Frieden born January 2 1882 on a Fayette county farm near Elgin died November 5 at age 74 in Elgin. He married Martha Frederick December 27 1905 and they lived 37 years on a Clayton county farm before retiring to Elgin. Survived by wife daughter Rosalyn son Orville eight relatives including Mary Frieden and Alice Frederick. services held November 8 at Apostolic Christian Church with burial there.
Fayette county entry for the 1956 International Live stock Exposition is made by Frank Dempster & Son of Arlington. They will exhibit in the purebred Polled Shorthorn cattle classes at Chicago's International Amphitheatre, the event site shared with the Stock Yards. The exposition fills 10 1 2 acres, drawing nearly half a million visitors to the nation’s largest meat animal show.
Merlin Buregon of Swea City escaped serious injury after his dog defended him as a herd bull charged. The dog turned the bull and allowed Mr. Buregon to flee to safety.
Elgin residents and relatives hosted a wide circle of visitors from Clermont West Union Osage and surrounding towns. The record lists dinners, picnics and calls at homes in Elgin and nearby communities with numerous named families and individuals attending events over the weekend and entering into weekend visits. Notable mentions include the Coffee Cup gathering for Mrs Ida Grether and attendance at football and Cinnerama in Minneapolis. Regular Elgin Post American Legion meeting announced for November 20.
The Social Hour Club met on November 7 with co hosts Mrs. Cleve Bennett and Mrs. Virgil Torson. Fifteen guests attended guest day and an auction raised $40.00 led by auctioneer Melbert Meyer. The next gathering on December 5 will feature the annual Christmas family dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Wilson’s home with guests bringing three items and their own dishes.
For the first time in a decade LaVerne goes without a local doctor as Dr. Jack Harris relocates to Cedar Falls, leaving residents seeking care elsewhere and prompting community notices and appointments to adjust.
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