Legislature Sets Apr 23 Adjournment To End Session
The legislature plans to adjourn on April 23 with scramble to preserve key bills for acts while a sitting committee will handle all non-appropriation measures. A state liquor investigation continues with a report expected before adjournment and possible political repercussions. A new beer bill proposes state taxes and tighter controls, while debates over homestead exemptions threaten to reduce state revenue and draw scrutiny of the governor.
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John Mitchell
Horses Are Valuable at Henry Mork Sale
The report notes a fine mare sold for 260 dollars at the Henry Mork sale last week, though Mr. Mork refused to part with it. The sale occurred as he reduced farming operations due to oversupply, with livestock and machinery offerings bringing strong prices.
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Henry Mork
Analysis of Iowa Motor Vehicle Accidents in February
The Secretary of State reports 33 Killed and 611 Injured in 605 accidents involving 916 motor vehicles in Iowa during February. Pedestrians accounted for 13 deaths, most at intersections. 64 female and 728 male drivers involved, with 134 unknown. Skidding and off road events common. 22 drivers drank, 36 obstructed view, 5 blinded by lights. Most accidents happened with cars traveling straight ahead. left turns more risky than other turns. 589 crashes on paving. Vehicles involved collided with pedestrians, other motor vehicles, trains, streetcars, animals, bicycles.
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Iowa
Secretary of State
Carpenters Now Working at Capper House West Elgin
Contractor Louis Thoma and two men are finishing interior work at the Capper house in West Elgin. They expect two to three weeks to complete this phase, aiming for painters by May first. Plastering was done by Richard and Milton Miller during favorable winter weather, praised by the contractor. Occupancy is not expected before June 1, as the Capper family remains settled in their current quarters.
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Louis Thoma
Capper
West Elgin
Richard
Milton Miller
Banks Release 20 Percent Of Trust Funds In Two Communities
The Elgin State Bank and Clermont banks report releasing 20 percent of their trust fund certificates this week. The move frees funds tied up for three years and is expected to inject cash into the local economy, signaling healthy banking and strong community finances.
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Elgin State Bank
Elgin
Clermont
Schaer House Undergoes Remodeling In West Union
A West Union trip notes the Schaer house south of the road being remodeled with an addition and yard grading and terracing. Mr. and Mrs. Geo N Schori and Ina Kohler visited Guttenberg on Sunday to view the river and the locks under progress.
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West Union
Schaer
iAn
Geo. N. Schori
Ina Kohler
Guttenberg
Ossian Hosts Northeast Iowa Press Association Meeting
R P Strauch attended a district gathering in Ossian with reporters H V Hoyer R V Lucas E A McIllee and T J McCormick among 20 plus attendees. T F Schmitz of the Ossian Bee hosted and plans for the next meeting in Fayette with Hathaway Cole in charge.
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R. P. Strauch
Ossian
Northeast Iowa Press Association
H. V. Hoyer
R. V. Lucas
Oelwein Register
E. A. MclIlee
Fayette County Union
T. J. McCormick
Hawkeye Beacon
T. F. Schmitz
Ossian Bee
Schmitz
State Board of Assessment and Review
Fayette
Hathaway & Cole
Masonic and Eastern Star Mixer Hosts One Act Play
A Pine Party at the hall last Wednesday evening drew a small crowd that enjoyed the cafeteria supper and a one act play titled New, Wives for Old. Cast included A Slicker Gerald Schori Hiram Hicks Chas Grover Mrs Hardy Snails Mrs Bernice Falb Fonda Booze Kathryn Strauch Helva Pill Dorothy Olson Lily White Mrs Myrtle Falb Madame Paprika Zella Boyle Mrs Mandy Hicks Dorothy Olson also gave a dialect reading after the play before the group spent the rest of the evening playing cards and socializing.
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A, Slicker
Gerald Schori
Hiram Hicks
Chas, Grover
Hardy Snails
Bernice Falb
Fonda Booze
Elgin Savings Bank Surrenders Charter
A stockholders meeting at Elgin State Bank rooms Friday afternoon saw more than 75 percent represented in person or by proxy. The dissolution of the corporation passed by a solid vote, and after four weeks of notice the Elgin Savings Bank will go out of existence and surrender its charter.
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Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin State Bank
Legion Auxiliary Family Supper Meeting in Elgin
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at Elgin town hall next Wednesday evening April 17. A family supper is planned for 6:30 followed by the meeting. A good attendance is desired.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Town Hall
Federated Women's Clubs Convention Planned in Fayette County
The Federated Women's Clubs of Fayette county will hold a convention at the M. E. church in West Union on Wednesday April 17 with registration at 9 30 am. The program features community singing invocation greetings reports from clubs and state committees, various addresses and recitals, luncheon, and an election of county chairman with announcements and adjournment. Hostess clubs include Tourist Club West Union Art Club Wednesday Art Club and Junior Federation with committee on arrangements.
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Federated Women’s Clubs of
Fayette County
M. E. Church
West, Union
L. H. Hauth
Hawkeye
R. V. Brandt
Clermont
Forrest ‘Claxton
Fayette
T. M. Nielson
West Union Greetings
T. A. King
West Union
George Brown
Randalia
West Union High School
W. H. Beall
Endowment
McMurray Oelwein
H. R. Young
Arlington Publicity
E. A. Mellree
Anna Barbara Kamm
J. H. Hager
Carl Reed
Cresco
Rob Roy Cerney
Mason City
Archibald Sowden
Henry C. Taylor
Bloomfield
Gee
Woodard
H. E
Duke
Wesley Moore
West Union Art Club
Farmers Busy Seeding Small Grains
Local farmers report minimal field work before this week but have since worked long hours. Driving through the area shows activity on every farm as the soil conditions are favorable for a strong small grain crop this spring. Seed scarcity exists, yet most have secured well germination tested seed.
Real Optimist Ian Kohler Seen Planting Early Veggies
Neighbors report Ian Kohler in the garden Tuesday planting early vegetables. She wore mittens a winter coat and overshoes, yet remains convinced the weather will warm up.
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Ian Kohler
Want Ads Prompt for Buying or Selling Items
Classified note invites readers to use Want Ads for buying, selling, or renting items. It highlights opportunities to reach local buyers and renters through the advertisement column. The ad emphasizes simplicity and broad applicability for everyday marketplace needs.
Chinch Bug Threat Alarms Cedar Rapids Area
A state entomologist reports 80,000 chinch bugs in a square foot of sod near Cedar Rapids signaling a major pest battle next season. Estimates suggest six to seven million gallons of creosote will be needed to control the infestation, with outbreaks noted in eastern Iowa counties during May and June.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Lows
Elgin Community Club meets at Evans Cafe plans May public gathering
The Elgin Community Club met with about thirty members at Evans Cafe. Attendance was the season’s smallest due to a delayed supper. A May meeting at the opera house was planned with a speakers committee seeking a guest, and resolutions endorsed the farm to market road plan urging federal highway funds favoring rural routes.
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Elgin Community Club
Evans
Opera House
Iowa
Commission
Elgin J Opera House
Increase in Creamery Patrons and Production Rise
The Elgin Farmers' Dairy Company added two routes and increased a third, boosting creamery patrons to over 350, up about fifty. Butterfat stands up despite feed scarcity, with last week producing just over 9,000 pounds of butter and buttermaker Lehman predicting a yearly output near 2,600,000 pounds, up from about half a million last year. A third man will be added soon, Fleet Frieden chosen by the board, to support three weekly deliveries once weather warms.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Lehman
Zoschke Delay Pushes Services Back to April 21
Rev Zoschke’s father’s death forces postponement of his appearance to Sunday April 21. Rev Parley Jennison of Maynard leads both morning and evening services on April 14 as planned.
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Ward
Paul F. Zoschke
Mr. Zoschke
Parley Jennison
Maynard
Peddlers Active in Elgin Rugs Trade
Rug pedl ers are roaming Elgin homes with claims of high returns. Caution urged about fraud in the rug business. buyers advised to deal with reputable dealers who will make good on unsatisfactory merchandise.
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Elgin
Moorhead Visit Ends for Feller Family
Mr and Mr Myrlin Feller and son departed Wednesday morning for their Moorhead home after spending several days with relatives here.
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Myrlin Feller and Son
Moorhead
Cure-alls and bold plans for prosperity debated
The author argues against simple cure-all remedies for national problems such as huge pensions, unfettered business, or instant recovery. He emphasizes that legislation requires majority support in both houses and presidential approval, warning that compromise is often necessary to enact law. He urges cautious evaluation of schemes and the reality that bold proposals rarely become law.
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Congress
Home Owners Loan Bank Urges Immediate Applications
The House passed a bill to expand funds for home ownership. Benefits apply only to applicants filed before the amendment takes effect, whether by letter or other means. People seeking a home owners loan should apply now, with regular applications due within 60 days after the amendment takes effect.
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Home Owners’ Loan Bank
Soil Erosion Seen as Great National Problem
The Committee on Agriculture reported a bill creating a soil erosion bureau within the Department of Agriculture. Officials warn erosion grows faster here than in any other country and blame water snow wind and poor cultivation. The bureau would study causes and cures and aid implementation.
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Committee On Agriculture
Bureau of Soil Erosion
Department of Agriculture
United States
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