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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

3

Advertising man vs solicitor and local notes

Burlington Free Press advertising manager contrasts service oriented advertising with mere soliciting. He cites 5,000,000 lines of local ads in a year and stresses space should reflect service not inches. Also brief quips from Adam and Albert Hatheway, golf results from Sumner and Sumner apple tree blooming again after heavy rain.

B. D. Burdick Burlington Vermont Free Press George Diercks Sumner Sumner Gazette

By-Products of Dairy Industry Identified

The bureau of dairy industry states that principal by products of the dairy industry are casein lactose milk albumen and lactic acid.

Bureau of Dairy Industry

Bonus bonds cashing rate surprises treasury officials

Reports from Washington indicate about 60 percent of veteran bonus bonds have been cashed two months after distribution. Of the $1,725,000,000 issued, roughly $1,200,000,000 is cashed, leaving about 40 percent held as a three percent U.S. government investment. Officials note the result defies expectations of 80 to 90 percent cashing and up to $1.5 billion needed to fund operations, yet it benefits veterans and the federal government alike.

Washington United States Treasury Department Treasury Tripoli

Dearer Food and Local Notices Chronicle

Dearer food warning notes a national drought impact on farm prices while urging restraint on profiteers. Monona hosts a fall festival drawing nearly 5 000 visitors. Independence plant speeds up clock correction after a power interruption. Postville schools open 1936 37 term with higher enrollments: high school 187, grades 188.

Postville Public Schools Postville Herald

Man Wanted to Call on Farmers in Quincy Ill

Advertisement seeks a permanent on farm position with steady income. Mentions Clifford H. Jordan earned $65 in first week and Chas Skahill earned $326 in first month. Requires car and farming knowledge. No letter needed. mail coupon to Box 164 Dept 247 Quincy Illinois. age 18 on farm. provide name and address.

Clifford H. Jordan Chas. Skahill Dept Quincy Ill

The Universal Car Ford V-8 Proclaimed

The description praises Ford as The Universal Car highlighting widespread use and faithful service. It notes yearly value additions and the Ford V-8’s claim to combine performance, comfort, safety, beauty with low cost and long depreciation. It asserts no other car matches its combination and reach.

Ford

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