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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

3

Iowa Foreign Corporate Fees Case Notes and Revenue

The Iowa secretary of state and attorney generals debate the enforceability of a 325 fee for foreign corporations for the first ten thousand dollars of in-state use and one dollar per additional thousand. Rollo Bergeson aggressively pursues collection, reporting 25,891 dollars in fees last year from out of state firms and noting possible fluctuations from capital in use over time.

Iowa Rollo Bergeson Secretary of State Whitado Stat Bergeson

Largest single fee collected on property in Tawa

The Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America paid $11,873 in fees tied to a property value rise of $51,897,000 in Tawa. The item notes this as the largest single fee collected, reflecting a significant increase in assessed property value.

The Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America Tawa

Clermont School News Highlights Returns and Maps

Pritchard and Betty Burgett are mentioned with Burgett returning for classes. The fifth grade geography class has produced several fine maps of New England.

Pritchard Betty Burgett New England

School notes mix with injuries and a forest of clutter

The clipping records a string of local incidents and school notes. Jimmy recovered after a toe stub, Betson suffered a badly infected hand, and Lawrence Frazier found a World War II bonus certificate for $1 040 belonging to Heather Black. Mervin Miles was injured when a barn door fell. In class, 7th and 8th graders worked on civics and math while the 6th grade held an initiation party and picnic. Some pupils missed days due to illness and teachers seek social science texts already in use.

Lawrence Frazier Malvern Henther Black Boy Scouts Mervin Miles Hopkinton Lvents United States Martin Gunderson Margaret Martin Ruges

Local News Snippets Highlight Oddities and Incidents

Merlin Butcher, two, was found after a three hour search by 150 people near Rockwell, unharmed but frightened. Tales recount watermelons in pumpkin patches, an echo heard by a band, a near-miss airplane, mouldy oats harming horses, and a beaver capture for conservation. A model airplane vanished then resurfaced after 1300 miles by motorcycle, a wild tomato vine bite, and an automatic pretzel bender claim. Friday the 13th brings mishaps for Adams home group members.

Merlin George Butcher Rockwell

Clermont Local News Social Visits Exchange Across Towns

Wm Kelly of Mason City visited here from Wednesday to Thursday with friends. Various families hosted and visited relatives in Waukon Fayette Postville West Union Milwaukee Chester and Austin. Trips included Rev O Donnell ill visit and fish fry at the Legion hall with multiple local hosts.

Wm. Kelly Mason City Morris Kaveny Patricia Ann Waukon John Kaveny Larry Horan Wadena Kate Horan Fred Cline J. P. Sullivan Elizabeth Crowe Lawler Rev. O'Donnell Aulden Ovlberg Odnes Brockius West Union H. B. Greenley Linda Lou The Legion Hall Elmer Olson Richard Olson Jesse Miller Milwaukee Wis Walter Powers Ed Dugstad Chester Austin Minn Dugstad Wagner Spring Valley Mr. Dugstad

Around Town Story Highlights Local Samaritan Payoffs

Mystic resident Jimmy Elliott and Dick Betson are mentioned in a brief town note about acts of kindness and the uncertain personal costs. The fragment hints at a local incident involving a chemical exposure and community response, but details are unclear.

Jimmy Elliott Mystic Dick Betson

Labrador's Fishing Industry Remains Principal in Labrador

Labrador's fishing sector continues as the principal industry with emphasis on anchoring the local economy. Key players, vessels, and seasonal activity anchor the community, highlighting the region's reliance on seafood production and export potential.

Labrador

Puzzle twins and missing foot spark local concern

In Van Horne, a teacher is puzzled by identical twins in second and third grade. Friends of Phyllis Jackson raise funds for an artificial foot after an accident left her leg amputated above the ankle. Rockwell City residents report a mysterious, tomcat sized animal with a long tail digging a den, baffling locals and a fur expert.

van Horne Jennie Ferris Uttle Phyllis Jackson Russell Phyllis Rube Pate Carl McVan

Sock-Darners Stopf-Verein Grants 93,600 Socks

A group of women formed a Stopf-Verein fifteen years ago to clothe children at the Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly. Since inception they have earned an estimated 93,600 socks for those in need.

Waverly

Amazon Drainage Area Size Reported

The Amazon river drainage area is stated at 2,722,000 square miles, reflecting the vast basin feeding the world’s largest rainforest river system and its hydrological significance across multiple countries.

Amazon Amazon River

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