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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
3
Elizabeth Priest is listed as Local Editor and member of Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. The notice notes her role and the Clermont Fayette County Iowa post office classification as second class mail matter.
An editor recalls a trip to Topeka Kansas meeting Alf Landon governor amid praise for tax relief and balanced budget. The piece notes the capital’s park system and Remnised Rose Gardens, the Kaw river valley location, and Landon planning a rare vacation as he balances state affairs.
Last summer Kansas suffered stock drought as water ran short. Governor Landon urged oil industry acquaintances to supply pumps and pipe, drawing water from creeks and spring holes for thousands of stockmen. This year Kansas faces a lean crop yet enjoys ample water and feed, reflecting decisive leadership.
Clermont residents and neighboring towns are featured in a week of visits and travels. Names include Helen Demery Phyllis Dibble Bennie Grover Lovelia Dibble Billie Crowe Gress Ostlie Ostlie families and many relatives vacationing or visiting in Cedar Rapids Delights include trips to Des Moines and Chicago with relatives in West Union Frederika Postville and Luana. House moves and teaching duties mark the period as locals host guests dine together and share among communities.
Elizabeth Calahan of Cedar Rapids spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Calahan. Mr and Mrs G F Ehrlick and daughter from St Louis visited in Clermont from Friday through Sunday. Mr Ehrlick left Clermont 48 years ago, when his father operated the local mill. His mother is still living. Fred Ehrlick is an assistant engineer with the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company.
The Garibaldi fish Hypsypops rubicen a is commonly seen on Catalina Island glass-bottom boats. Nearly a foot long when mature, it turns a bright scarlet. It is most abundant on tropical coral reefs.
The term refers to a court judgment entered for the plaintiff when the defendant fails to file an affidavit of defense or deny the facts and charges in the complaint. Such a judgment marks a default due to nonresponse in litigation processes.
A reflective excerpt stresses that knowledge must be earned individually, with facts supplied by others but conclusions and results arising from personal thought. It emphasizes independent reasoning as essential to genuine understanding and intellectual growth.
In Arctic and Antarctic regions dogs prove better suited to traverse snowy terrain than machines for long exploration trails. The narrative highlights dogs’ resilience and efficiency over equipment in extreme cold and deep snow environments.
The United States public health service began as the Marine Hospital Service. It was funded by a 20 cent monthly tax on all American seamen. Tax collected by customs officials placed the service under the Treasury Department.
French painter Claude Monet set a bonfire alight in his later years burning canvases he deemed unfit to survive him. The blaze marked his late life purge of works he rejected.
The pronghorn antelope, described as 100 percent American, is the sole animal with a hollow horn that branches and is shed annually.
A biologist determined that hairs found in clothing worn by Southwest inhabitants dating back over fifteen centuries belong to rabbits. The discovery sheds light on ancient238?
The saying urges steadfast integrity not to fear petty insults. It emphasizes remaining true to oneself and cautious only of personal genuineness rather than others' small offenses.
A note explains that not all members of the nightshade family are poisonous and lists tomatoes potatoes eyeplant and peppers as edible examples within the plant group.
The five cent United States stamp of 1847 features a Franklin portrait based on Longacre’s painting. Other Franklin portraits on stamps are profiles from busts rather than full-face depictions.
London scientist Sir Frederick Keeble explains that iron with manganese and copper causes rosy cheeks and that the color fades as iron wanes. The remark ties facial redness to mineral balance and chemical reactions in the skin.
A short note explains that a puppy develops its first teeth by the age of five weeks. It highlights early dental development and general growth milestones for young dogs. The fact focuses on early puppy anatomy and the typical timeline for teething.
A vintage advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a quick fat loss method. It promises weight loss, increased energy, clearer skin, and a youthful feeling by taking a half teaspoon in hot water each morning for four weeks while reducing pastry fatty foods and sugars.
The speaker urges grounding lofty dreams with solid work, insisting that even grand visions must be built upon firm foundations to avoid loss and ensure progress. The message emphasizes action over idle aspiration and the value of practical effort.
Keokuk Iowa honors a peaceful Saulk and Fox chief after whom the city is named. The chief died in 1848 following the Back Hawk war era, reflecting local history within the region.
When a cat wakes, it stretches and bends to wake its body. The motion helps circulation and benefits muscles and the respiratory and digestive systems.
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