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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1934

Page

2

Wadena News Notes and Social Gatherings

Wadena and area residents attend visits and family gatherings in Coggan Lamont and Oelwein. A Presbyterian church food sale and miligan stew dinner are planned for Sept. 29. Distinguished visitors include Mrs. Effie Willerton, Mrs. J. E. Klingman, and many locals joining birthday and funeral services.

Adolph Weber Coggan Dor Rawson Carl Weber Clair Whittenbaugh Milo Whittenbaugh Oelwein Chicago Century of Progress A. J. Knutson West Union J. L. Knutson The Presbyterian Church Caroline Reed Calleen Johnson Bras Miss White Carrie Downer Lamont Alden Gell Maggie Whittenbaugh Ole Loftsgard Near Elgin Ole Johnson Glen Minger George Fay Oelwe Manning Emil Steber Joe Mullen Lansing Frank Raftis Francys Raftis Dean Willerton Lola Ernat Arlington Fred Ernst Vera Hicks M. A. Kingman W. F. Moore Peter Crane Doris Frank Else Valley Springs Crane J. 8. Moore George Kuhnes A. G. Hertting Madge Corkery Elva Clark Mary Elen Kennedy Olive Knutson Herrling Arthur Herrling Mary Eben Kennedy Epenezernd Dorothy Denver Henry Baldwin Boscobel, Wis John Corkery Wadena

Notice of Receiver Sale of Wadena Savings Bank Property

State of Iowa Fayette County petitions by D W Bates Receiver to sell the Aeschliman house at 256 feet north of the southeast corner of the North half of the Southwest quarter Section 22 Township 93 North Range 17 West, West Union, Iowa. Hearing set for October 1934 if no higher bids or objections filed. Mrs Adolph Weber hosted old newspapers at 5 cents per bunch for about twenty guests at Echo office.

Wadena Savinga Bank Wadena Iowa District Court Fayette County D. W. Bates Wadena Savings Bank Zaid Court Section Township Aeschliman House Ralph Reed West Union

Stein’s water spray fights oil fires with clouded spray

Chief Stein of Magdeburg’s fire department unveils a new nozzle that atomizes water into a large globular cloud to smother burning oil and gasoline. The device speeds cooling and oxygen withdrawal, suppressing fumes and dust while adapting spray size to control heat and smoke.

Germany Magdeburg Steppe Stein Home Fire Department Ags New York Times

Sound film voice analysis aids diagnosing disseminated sclerosis

Popular Mechanics notes sound films may reveal nervous system disease by analyzing vocal patterns. In normal speech, upward jerks in the vowel ab show regular laryngeal action, while ataxia causes irregular intervals. The method helps identify disorders when ears miss the cue.

Popular Mechanics Magazine London

Origin of Slang from Antiquity to Modern Usage

Dr William Davis of Stanford University argues slang is not recent in origin. Fr Davin suggests phrases like fighting tooth and nail and gouging between the eyes come from cave days, while bow drawing and bolt shots trace to chivalry and modern phrases like flash in the pan arose with firearms.

William 8. Davis Stanford University Fr .Davin Elmer Pathinder Magazine

Another Idea About the Brain Trim Reasserts The Mind Center

The piece reports that some eminent surgeons argue mental activity is not in the brain but in another body region possibly the trunk. It notes wartime operations removing brain tissue without affecting mind and cites a solar plexus theory as a claimed center of mental activity.

Mushroom farming thrives in abandoned mine beds

An Olle miner turned hobby into a profitable enterprise by growing mushrooms in an old coal mine. He harvested 14,000 pounds in four months from beds 500 feet underground, with as much as 200 pounds daily reaching markets, after seven weeks to first crop.

Popular Mechanics Magazine

British Guiana Eyes Bauxite Boom From Exhaust Fume Solution

Guiang predicts a surge in bauxite demand after a British chemist discovers that packing the material into automobile exhaust systems may render fumes harmless, signaling a potential industry impact for British Guiana's bauxite exports.

Guiang British Guiana

Quinine Output Shortfall Sparks Urgent Call Worldwide

The report urges production to rise dramatically to save lives. It states that at least 44 times current output is needed if required. It notes 20 000 tong are required to treat 040 000 malaria cases, underscoring global health urgency.

Coal Miners Institute Opens in Cupstone England

The new Institute for coal miners in Cupstone England features modern sun rooms with glazed folding doors along with wirary bowling greens and flower gardens, offering amenities for workers.

Coal Miners” Institute Wirary Cupstone England

Fragmented quotation on fashion and social behavior

A fragment notes that Mr Smart-It and Miss Snob discuss not belonging to a single social type. The excerpt hints at a theme of diverse people and personal preferences in a social world.

Mr. Smart

Notice of real estate partition in Fayette County Iowa

Petition filed by D W Bates Receiver of Wadena Savings Bank seeking partition or sale of described parcels in Fayette County Iowa. Defendants named include Ella Allen Loren Walters Llewellyn Walters Ray Walters and others with various undivided interests. Court to determine liens debts and division or sale with fees and trustee to oversee sale and allocations. Proceeding set for October 29 1984 at West Union Court House.

Fayette County Ella Allen Clarence Allen Loren E. Walters Ola Walters Llewellyn Walters Josephine Walters Ray Walters Edith Walters Oscar R. Walters Flora Walters Sidney E. Walters Arvilla Walters Pearl Webber Carl Webber Arthur Walters Dorothy Walters Thaddeus L. Walters Blanche Walters Dorothy Emma (Walters) Webber Adolph Webber Milo Walters Lila Walters Louise Walters Edwin Marcine Walters Maxine Irene Walters Otto Merle Walters Louise* Walters Maxine Irene Walters A. W. Groth G. M. Peterson B. D. Chandler Edgar H. Miller Lottie Miller W. E. Anderson Julia E. Miller American National Bank of Arlington Iowa Frank Camp H. D. Walters D. J. Raftis Neoma Walters District Court D. W. Bates Wadena Savings Bank Wadena Otto Merla Walters Towit Notheast Township 92 Fayette, County Hena Eagar H. Miller Sidney E.walters Julia E Miller American National Bank of Ari West Union Towa

Creamery Checks Move to New Distribution Point

A notice in the Echo states a new site for Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company checks distribution. Mr Muehenthaler of City Drug Store has managed the service for 25 years, with C P Stoehr and Gus Stoehr previously involved. patrons and creamery staff thank him for faithful service.

The Echo Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company Muehlenthaler C.P. Stoehr Gus Stoehr Mr. Muehlenthaler

Great Lakes Fish Harvest Reaches Large Totals

Over the past decade fishermen report abundant cone quercial fish in the Great Lakes with nearly half a million tons harvested. Officials note strong yields and sustained fishing activity across multiple lakes and seasons.

Great Lakes

Qualifications for Leaders To Know Feel And Resolve

The Cemetery Association will meet with Mrs. Max Thoma next Tuesday evening October 2. The notice highlights upcoming discussions on leadership attributes and community considerations.

the Cemetery Association Max Thoma

Advertisers Invited to See Echo Readership Benefit

Echo readers are urged to notice advertisers. The notice says advertisers will be pleased to know their ads are being read and appreciated by the community. The message emphasizes value and engagement generated by local advertisements.

the Echo

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Neviece Mr. Weber Luella Dahlgren Mamie Welsh H. J. Aeschliman Weber Lawrence Raftis Bartell Brigham Frank Welsh Anna Hidinger Brown Fred Kittam Arlye Bozeman Mont George Jennings Will Whittenbaugh Effie P. Willerton Effie P. Herriman John Rebecca Herriman Warren Thomas Willerton Vera Flower Alia Leonhart Eva Aeschliman S. M. Jennings F. B. Meyer C. Corbin P. W. Toomey J. C. Probert Frank Poor L. C. Morey Ed Lundstrum John Groat Eva Aires Carl Merritt Leon Sargent Qld New Place Stoehr Drug Store Elgin, Iowa K. C A. &. Boleyn
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