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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
1
Railway executives imagine postwar travel growth with streamliners lower fares faster schedules and added comforts possibly dropping coach rates to one cent per mile. A Phil Baker show guest claims oncologist status, prompting jokes about Webster. Other items note social gossip shifts and a Colgate psychology exercise on dislike. A Gallup tale ends with a blunt "I don't know, but I’m damned soon."
A reader lists J C Davis of Oelwein Iowa as a candidate for State Representative in the Iowa Legislature, subject to Republican voters in the June primaries, echoing local political buzz. The rest of the column mixes light humor and anecdotes from Reno and Slippery Rock, ending with a pun on a mail man and a ration board.
Mrs Earl Greenley and Verle Kniel came back to Guttenberg Saturday to resume school work after spending their vacation in their respective homes. George Vaughn traveled to Decorah Monday to work at bricklaying. Mrs Pierce Cashman of Elma visited Saturday at her aunt Mrs Tille Hanson and other relatives. Mrs Wm Butikofer was at the Postville hospital for a surgical procedure.
The report notes a woman returning home south of town in improving health. Cliff Christ visited Dubique and will stay with sister Mrs. George Fertig, not knowing of his Navy release. L. J. Groth resigns as town clerk. Samuel Mosby elected unanimously to replace him. Groth heads to Seattle for business. Benjamin Baumgartner becomes cashier of Citizens' State Bank after serving as assistant cashier.
Social notes record numerous Sunday and weekday visits. Marian Patterson of Cresco stayed with her parents, while Wm Nutting and George Boyle hosted guests. The Craft and Gilbert families frequent multiple homes, with moves into the parsonage and various calls noted. The month closes with several family visitors and a brief illness mention for Mrs. Cleve Erhardt.
Mr and Mrs Glen Boyer and Mr and Mrs Tom Boyer were visitors in the Marcella Brocklinger home last Sunday, sharing time and updates with the family.
Iowa suspends tire certificate recaps for truck tires and ends passenger tire checks after April 20. OPA authorized inspectors still needed to issue replacements for certain tire grades. Vehicle fuel and sugar stamp rules outlined include coupon validity, nonhighway gasoline, spare stamps, and canning sugar limits with local ration boards guidance.
Simple complete year end record for farm operation. Totals transfer to Form 1040F to complete return. Provides a full profit and loss ledger for the farm.
Feeder cattle prices may track 1843 patterns but weather and feed could alter demand and supply. Drouth risks and a $3 price drop from last spring highlight selling pressures. Seed corn should be dusted with Merko Semesan Jr or Barbak to curb seedling disease. treated seed from processors requires no extra dusting. Tell them you saw it in the Echo.
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