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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1936

Page

4

Clermont Stars Shine On Defense And Offense

In a game continued from the first page Clermont held the line with strong tackles by Powell and Schneider backing Elgin’s front wall. Patterson gained through the line, and several players showed solid form. A Thanksgiving program is planned for November 25 at 2:30 in the gym with bands, monologues, poems, and a play. National Education Week was observed with student talks and reading activities across grades.

Clermont Schneider Powell Elgin Patterson Grammar Room Mabel Grimm Gene Habeger Jesse Lyons Russell Wenger Robert Falk Keith Kohler Gerald Boleyn Kenton Krueger Robert Gruver Junior Boyer Victor Topp Agnes Samuelson Y. W. Hughes Doris Hanson H. F. Becker W. C. Falk

Dexter Sentinel Shuts Down After Financial Struggle

The Dexter Sentinel, Iowa’s longstanding weekly since 1871, suspended publication citing unequal advertising revenue and mounting production costs. Editors warn that weakening newspapers harms communities as local merchants seek alternative ads. Also noted, Storm Lake paper spent $9,000 in 11 months before closure. Roger Babson predicts a strong Christmas shopping season and urges early buying to stave rising prices.

Dexter Sentinel The Sentinel Iowa E. A. Place Anton Dexter Na Aiteren Storm Lake Eagle Grove Roger Babson

1987 Farm Economy Outlook and Rural Notes

Predictions show low farm credit rates for 1987 with rising beef output in coming years. Iowa dairy yields rose in October due to better pastures, while honey losses in winter hamper production. Iowa butter consumption and oleomargarine use are detailed, and hybrid corn projects show strong 4-H interest despite poor weather. Poultry vitamin A nutrition and green feed, plus new American industries and a large tarantula found in bananas dominate rural topics.

Floyd Breuth America Waukon

New Owner Plans to Tame Pet With Ham Burger Diet

A new owner intends to calm the pet by feeding it ham burgers, signaling a plan to adapt behavior and care. The action highlights an unconventional diet choice as part of household management.

General Aid Society Meets. program offered. upcoming Jan. 7

A meeting of the M. E. Ladies' Aid Society drew thirty members at the church parlors with vice-president Mrs. Ray DeSart presiding in place of Mrs. R. P. Strauch. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ed Klingman, a playlet was performed by several members, and lunch was served by a group including Mesdames Kohler and Schori. Divisional meetings are scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The Arlington primary grade 154 surfacing project progresses, with about four miles completed on the west end and work continuing through Main Street this week.

M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society Ray DeSart R. P. Strauch Ed Klingman Aunt Jane Helen Jean Hoag Betty Strauch Betty Alice Schori Betty Ann Snyder Dickie Arlington Main Street

Cream Routes to Let by Elgin Farmers Dairy Co

The Elgin Farmers Dairy Co offers cream routes for bid for one year beginning January 1 1987. Bids must be sealed and in by 1 pm November 21 1986 at the creamery. The board may reject any or all bids. Also notes: 850 arrests for game violations in the past year, $16 480 in fines, and 61 guns ordered confiscated.

The Elgin, Farmers’ Dairy Co Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co M. Luchsinger Sec

Public auction dates listed by Orvin Thompson auctioneer

Weekly sale dates announced for Orvin Thompson auctioneers at West Union Elkader and Postville exchanges. Listings include E Baechler near Elgin Fred Schutte near Postville Chris Gregerson estate near Eisgin with notices to Echo for address changes and delivery updates.

West Union Rendering Works Orvin Thompson West Union Auction Exchange E. Baechler Elgin Elkader Auction Exchange Fred Schutte Postville Chris Gregerson Eisgin

No Babies Expected on Wedding Invites Joke Note

A wedding reception quip shows the toast mate noting a crying baby during the ceremony. The maid of honor retorts it was dreadful. The wedding card line adds a joke about printing on invitations that no babies are expected.

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