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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1937
Page
1
Notice records that the item was entered at the Elgin post office in Fayette County as second class mail matter, indicating its mailing status and processing category.
The state department issued a special bulletin noting scarlet fever is not just a childhood disease and can affect all ages. The attack rate is higher among those 19 and under, though many adults contract it too, while fatalities per 100 cases are higher for adults 26 and older.
In the three months ending this year about 3,000 Iowans reported scarlet fever, a higher prevalence than the previous year. The report notes the illness has been more widespread this year.
Sister Elena Alello, a Catholic nun from Cozona, Italy, lay in the Cozona Orphanage with blood streaming from her brow on a Good Friday night. Doctors and priests reported this has happened for 13 years, likening it to the Crown of Thorns scene. She remained pale yet appeared uninjured as her condition was said to revert by Saturday.
A flock of 250 to 300 robins flew over Strawberry Point at dusk then sheltered in the woods. The next day a fierce blizzard hit, likely sending the birds south in search of feed. Nearby reports noted blackbirds also moving south as a sign of the storm.
Taxogram notes that income taxes are the main spotlight but only 14 percent of federal revenue. It argues that 76 percent comes from invisible taxes on business and products affecting families, urging taxpayers to recognize the broader tax burden beyond direct levies on income.
C G Graham nears finish on remodeling painting and papering of the old Thoma house purchased by Thos Howard. Howard now has a notably convenient home in the city. Local social notes mention Elmer Peck and wife at the Stanton home, Ethel Helms visiting Selma Bohanan, and cane storage at Elgin Canning Co. Meanwhile many residents travel visit and return.
A collage of light humor from interwar newspapers includes dad jokes about letters that died at sea, cats and dogs, weddings, football, and farming. It features quips from a Detroit News item, a Montreal Herald exchange, Pearson’s Weekly cartoons, and other era snippets with playful wordplay and social observations.
Specialists estimate about 20 percent can wear rubber soles without issue while 80 percent cannot achieve full foot comfort. Moccasins lack protection on roads and sharp rocks. sandals offer glow foot freedom but are not for trails. Surgeon Colonel Munson notes most armies shockingly poorly shaped footwear, with England and the United States as exceptions.
Complete audited report of Elgin Farm Fire Department from 1928 to 1937 outlines receipts totaling 4641.95 and disbursements of 401.., noting a $272.92 note balance, $20.54 fire insurance, and $21.66 other items. Assets include about 445 in unpaid dues, leaving net debt around 108.96 if dues paid. The article discusses member pledges, local towns support, and calls for debt retirement while stressing ongoing fire protection.
Fayette county supervisors bought a 1826 power rock crusher to replace the failed unit. Set up at the O S Hoag quarry east of West Union it produces macadam for resurfacing the county trunk road between West Union and Elgin. Sightseers will enjoy both the quarry and Houg sugar camp.
A woman visiting Guizot finds the aged historian deeply engaged with his pipe. She exclaims that smoking keeps him alive. He replies that without smoking he would have died ten years earlier, framing a wry defense of his habit.
A restaurant advertises its distinctive menu with the slogan If you don't smell it we don't have it. The item also notes an aggressive payoff line about getting even by requiring payment of what is owed.
Occurrences of ornamental and semi- precious minerals in Canada permit cutting and polishing for jewelry. Stones include agate amethyst rose quartz peristerite amazonite sodalite beryl scapolite and amber.
In a London chancery case Justice Clausen admonished a witness for using the abbreviation OK. He urged clear English and insisted on saying Yes instead of o. k. The witness agreed to speak properly but replied that that is quite ok on the next question.
Derby Factor Favorites have finished second 29 times, run second 29 times, and third three times in Kentucky Derby history. Donerail won in 1913 as the longest priced winner at $184.90, while Hindoo in 1881 paid 3 to 10 as the shortest priced winner.
Steve and Charles discuss a recent singing performance as the audience reacted positively. Charles notes he sang I May Not Pass This Way Again to the satisfaction of the audience.
Miss Cayenne jokes that coffee itself does not keep her awake at night, but the radio advertisements for coffee do. The quip reflects a lighthearted exchange about commercial advertising and daily life.
Len Clark calls himself a human dynamo and argues he is charged with energy. Din-Well questions why he shouldn't be, noting his bold self description and high energy on display.
Treasury reports March 1 to 20 income tax collections total 652,507,522, up about 67 percent from last year’s 380,694,381. The note adds personal visits by Helen Wegner to Cedar Falls and Helene Scholz visiting Guttenberg. Also mentions a 50 cent cash purchase ticket, a service station ad, a German troupe performing at Elgin opera house on April 6.
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