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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1933
Page
3
The Clermont Gazette notes weekly publication on Thursdays with Mrs H B Greenley as local editor. It lists membership in the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association and records post office mailing as second class matter in Fayette County Iowa.
Esther Kruger and Anna Mae Haas served as callers in Waterloo on Thursday. A sequence of visits followed among the Priest, Kulsrud, Lubke, Gress, and related families from Manchester to La Crosse, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, and Elgin with meals and hospitality shared across households. Several kin and friends gathered Sunday for dinners and social hours at multiple homes, including the Lubkes and Gresss, with Aunties and cousins listed among the guests.
TWinois enacts a law lifting the minimum butterfat content in ice cream to 12 percent from the prior 8 percent. The reform aims to standardize richness and consistency across approved dairy products, with officials citing consumer expectations and industry competitiveness.
Andrew Mellon valued at 2,492,200,443 with an annual income near 60 million, cited by Harvey OConnor, claims him as the richest man. Commentary on sportsmanship warns against criticising umpires. Also notes paving plans on Highway No. 51 in Allamakee County and profit at Elkader fair for the third straight year.
A collection of period style recipes including lamb served with grapefruit mint jelly, Sanana-Lemon Cake Filling from bananas and lemon, peach dainty with peaches and cream, rhubarb betty with bread crumb topping, and serving ideas for tea time.
In a tale from 1923 by T W Burgass and WM Barvica, Jerry Muskrat dreams of a grand moat while a black shadow with cruel claws drifts over the Smiling Pool. Hooty the Owl reveals a long awaited capture as the shadow closes in on Jerry.
Fire Marshal John W Strohm reports six month losses across the state amount to 2 671 279 with 358 600 from chimney fires 328 749 from defective flues and 1 124 774 from unknown causes Farm dwellings losses reach 759 812 city dwellings 609 702 stores 312 295 and farm barns 128 208 also listed.
The Grand Meadow News itemizes visits and gatherings around Clermont and surrounding areas including Otto Warner, Don ald and Mrs Christ Nelson at the Martin Halverson Roma, the Olson and Lyngaas homes, and a sewing circle at the church. It notes school activity and a large reception for Mrs. Robert Wharram, plus commentary on a state fair report and editorials about honesty and local journalism norms.
Paul Behounek of Livermore found a rare 18 inch hair snake near Tama. The creature resembled horsehair and tangled itself in knots for hours. It was placed on display in a Tama drug store. Advertising sets buyer expectations and prompts quality measures.
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