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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
4
Rates outline charges for want ads with 25 cents per insertion for up to 26 words. Ads over 25 words incur 1 cent per word. An extra 10 cents per week handling charge applies for replies sent to the office. Cash with order. telephones accepted with payment due by month end. otherwise 10 cents per line billed monthly.
A rough type St Bernard stands 28 inches to 8 feet tall and weighs 160 to 200 pounds. It features dense dark orange and orange and white coats with black facial shading, small deep set dark brown eyes, ears near the cheeks, a black nose, arched neck with a dewlap, and a strong long body.
The text notes imitation jewels have long history and are mainly blue. It explains glass colored by minerals such as gold for red, cobalt oxide for blue, and silver oxide for yellow. It also states ordinary glass lacks the optical richness of true gems.
An oil stone grinding tool forms a circular device mounted on a wheel that, when turned, sharpens a steel edge quickly and evenly. A separate note explains mercury can be poured through solid lead, illustrating vast internal spaces in solids per Z T Walter in Collier's Weekly.
The total area of the Philippine Islands equals about that of Arizona and the archipelago contains 7 068 isles.
In a continued dispatch from the voyage, Fred Biermann describes long days at sea and time changes as they travel from Iowa toward London. He reflects on the impact of foreign trade on American livelihoods, cites Hoover on 2,400,000 families dependent on exports and imports, and notes trade barriers as a major recession factor. A ship on the horizon illustrates how travelers perceive motion, while sea swallows and a deck accident to a swallow highlight life at sea distant from land 1,500 miles away.
The journal describes a sea swallow with webbed feet and large wings, noting birds rest on water for survival at sea. It recalls flying fish, then details a ship burning 1650 tons of oil per Hamburg round trip, costing 8000 dollars plus crew costs, and cites subsidies and weak foreign trade as profitability challenges.
A House bill awarding large subsidies for building and maintaining ships is questioned. The author, voting against it, cites ship Leviathan laid up due to unprofitable operation. A Washington correspondent discusses utility holding company reform and its impact on savers, doubting claims of harm to widows and others.
The speaker argues that while some holdings are hard to save, those with sound value may profit from the removal of certain holding companies, suggesting a favorable shift for enduring investors.
In a brief note from England, Fred Biermann says England is in sight and plans to land in London soon. He will mail the letter from there and hopes to write about his impressions, especially regarding home problems.
Mrs Norris Capper was ill and confined to bed last week. Helen Muehlethaler was a dinner guest in Edward Krueger's home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dummermuth and children spent Sunday evening in Eldred Patterson's home. Albert Dummermuth family visited Chas Wilder's home last Wednesday. Lorence Muehlethaler went to Chicago Friday night and visited relatives until Monday. Philo Farb of West Bend purchased the Conrad Records paper, 55 years established. Edwin Krueger, sons Lyle and Kenton, and Alvin Johnson drove to McGregor Sunday to visit Oscar Baker. John Falb came home from Chicago Monday night, leaving Mrs Falb to care for Jean Marie Morris until Mrs Morris is well. Mrs H B Moore and daughter Janet, of Pittsburg, Pa, visited Ole J Olson. Mrs Moore remembered as Leona Olson. Donald Jensen and Marilyn, John Fay and Albert Moschel were supper guests in Albert Dummermuth's Sunday, celebrating Donald Jensen and wife's fourth anniversary. Rudy Yunker will leave this week for Monroes Wis to attend Swiss Cheese Day October 8 with bands, parade, pageant and cheese sandwiches. They will visit relatives en route. William Weibel and LeRoy Rothlisberger left Sunday for Ames to resume studies at State College. Mr and Mrs W S Rothlisberger accompanied them. Corainne Rothlisberger also traveled and stayed in Cedar Falls. boys will reside at 525 Welch Ave., Ames.
Sunday's union services at the Baptist church drew a good crowd for Rev. Paul F. Zoschke's sermon. Mrs. Ern Schori stayed with her ill daughter Mrs. Arthur Herrling in Wadena, then returned. The Huisinga family visited Hang Keiser's home as Keiser lay ill. Iowa State Fair secretary A. R. Corey praised newspaper advertising. Mrs. L. S. Brubeck heads to Cedar Rapids then Yuba City California. Ray DeSart and Dale went to the conference as Elgin charge delegates.
A mother’s hectic day centers on her son repeatedly tearing his pants. She discovers him gone upstairs then hears a reply from the cellar where a voice says he is reading the gas meter. The excerpt ends with a stray line about roofing gains.
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