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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1952
Page
1
Classified and advertising rates for Elgin Echo Dial including 2 cents per word per line for readers, ten cents per line for want ads with a 30 cent weekly minimum if cash is sent, else 50 cents. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam cards priced at 1 dollar per item. Obituary poetry and notices with admission charges follow regular rates.
In a grim juxtaposition a columnist notes cigarettes becoming less irritating while ads multiply. The piece contrasts rising auto accident fatalities in the United States with Korean War deaths, urging readers to pause and consider safety before stepping into traffic.
A transcription of Elgin Iowa town council notes from 1952 details a special meeting about Northwestern Bell Telephone Co franchise, cigarette permits, road improvements, and a franchise election. It records motions, adjournments, and financial authorizations including salaries, utilities, and equipment purchases.
Notice to Henry J Cook Martin A Jansen Christina Jansen and all interested that Fayett e County Iowa Lot 28 Block 2 Union Add to Oelwein was sold for 1948 taxes on December 5 1949 to Albert E Irvine and Minnie Irvine. Redemption expires ninety days after completed service unless paid. Dated September 9 1952 Minnie B Irvine Executrix of the Estate of Albert E Irvine Deceased.
The Elgin Iowa city council met June 2 1952 with Mayor Falk and four councilmen present. Boyle was appointed clerk pro tem in the clerk’s absence and routine minutes and bills were approved. An ordinance granting a franchise to Northwestern Bell Telephone Co was approved unanimously. Several bills including Walter P Kohls salary for May and Glen Nygard hauling were audited and allowed.
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