This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
1
An editorial collection notes that school civics care about government ideals, but children learn real politics at home and in public life. It urges parents to model political virtue, else youths will distrust democratic ideals and school teachings. It also critiques distribution of property and calls for orderly liquor regulation.
Nellia Stocht visits Prairie du Chien friends as obituaries for Mrs. Kinney Reynolds Watenpaugh Haug and Mrs. Lamphier appear this week. Thomas League Winnie Schmid visit with Schmid parents. Elgin trading center notes and a dance near the city. Community updates cover travels, weather, postal tips, youth chores, marriages, and local philosophy.
The Fayette county board of supervisors approved the 1935 road program drafted by County Engineer A. D. Finch. About twelve miles will be graded and surfaced, with six miles of crushed rock from Hawkeye to connect with primary No. 98 near Randalia. Additional township and county roads will be graded, graveled, or rock surfaced, linking Hawkeye, West Union, and Otter creek scenic area, with several routes yet to be designated.
The Sumner Gazette reports changes under a new scavenger tax sale law. Counties will bid in properties with two years of delinquent taxes if no other bids cover the full amount. If the county holds the property for a year without redemption, it takes ownership. Owners or buyers face revised redemption rules and notice timelines.
A Florida reader reports losing a gold watch valued highly and placing a lost and found ad. The next day the watch was found in the pocket of another suit, returned to the owner, who thanks the paper.
A reporter visits the office to ask what the eminent statesman had to say. The editor replies to keep it to a column as the statesman offers nothing. The exchange ends with a quiet prompt for a concise piece.
The Elgin Study Club cancels Elder Flower Guest Day on May 1 at Mrs. Marie Muehlethaler home. Members will gather with Mrs. Florence Klingman on Thursday May 2 at 2 30 to present Thursday Evening with Augusta Schori Florence Klingman Ida Thoma and Marie as cast members.
The note announces Muehlethaier as host for an event featuring music on the program. Five o'clock tea will follow the program as part of the schedule.
Mr and Mrs Frank Pinney announce the birth of a daughter named Janice Marlene born Friday night April 19.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.