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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1938
Page
1
Entry indicates the item is second class mail matter entered at the Elgin Iowa post office in Fayette County reflecting standard classification for mailing.
The notice lists rates for foreign and local display advertising, readers and classified ads, with charges per inch, line, or word. It notes advance payment, minimums for first insertion, agency commissions, and specifies higher rates for cards of thanks, in memoriam, resolutions of respect, church notices, obituaries, and obituary poetry at regular rates.
The Audubon county supervisors adopt a Work or go hungry policy to ensure employment for those unable to secure work. They cite Bremer county as precedent and note Donnan town funds show zero tax need with a large fund balance. Ruth M. Holmes reports the budget estimate, highlighting Donnan's favorable financial position. The piece ends by noting advertisements contain good news.
Baseball team plans home games as season nears end. A 17 member Franc DeSart family reunion enjoyed dinner. Swine shipped to Des Moines for state fair exhibition. Local clerks and travelers report Western trips and factory plans. West Union fair expected to top past records with free attractions. Elgin canning factory soon starts. Argo lists golden jubilee honors Mr. and Mrs. Moats. A visitor returns from an eastern trip as Frances Benson attends a grocers’ picnic at Dakota Park with 1400 La Crosse attendees aboard the Steamer Rutledge.
A blaze at the Arlington Creamery, discovered Friday morning, was likely caused by spontaneous combustion in the coal bin. Company and city water, plus abundant help, smothered the fire before it spread, confining damage to the origin as freshly unloaded coal soaked thoroughly before reaching the bottom of the bin.
Relatives gathered Sunday at the Franc DeSart home to honor the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Franc DeSart and Mrs. L. S. Brubeck. A picnic dinner followed by a social afternoon. Attendees included Ed Riser of Postville Bette Meski men of West Union Leone Fisher and Marshall Moody of Osage, Robert Dunham and Jean, Ray DeSari, Erma Jane and Dale, R. W. Muehlenthaler, and Chas. Feller. The item also carries a lengthy meditation on discontent, progress, and life’s strife, concluding with a note to “Tell ’em you saw it in the Echo.”
Fayette county institutions discussed before the Rotary Club of West Union. J F Miller of Clermont spoke on the Elgin Canning Co with Dr W T Smith future Upper Iowa University president to attend the noon luncheon. Miller traced the factory history and its operations while noting long service and key leaders from 1882 to present.
The PWA authorized a 26100 grant for Waucoma to add and remodel a school building, including equipment and land, as part of seven Iowa projects bringing total state grants to 68. Plans show a semi fireproof structure with a one story auditorium gym and a two story classroom area, total cost about 58000 dollars.
Local real estate transfers reported by W. J. Rogers' office for the week ending July 29 include transfers from H. L. Swenson trustee to Edna Dummermuth for 775 dollars in Lot 5, Lorg's Addition to Elgin. W. M. Knox to Elgin State Bank for 72.97 on Tax 5D. Martin A. Klingman to Henry Larson for 3500 dollars in portion of section 13 township 93 range 7. Herbert Anderson transfer to Ezra H. Dibble and Lillie M. Crowe for 600 dollars in Clermont. A domestic scene ends with a dialect exchange about going home and chores.
A 43 year old farmer Dixon II was severed above the ankle when his leg entangled in a tractor drive shaft while checking a bar on a combine. He used a boot lace as a tourniquet, drove the tractor home, then to a neighbor for help. He reached safety despite bleeding profusely and was taken to a doctor.
Dedicatory services were held at the Elgin Baptist church Sunday afternoon for the newly installed organ. Daise Mae Belding of Des Moines played the program of standard classical pieces. A large audience attended. she was driven to Elgin by her mother Mrs. C. C. Belding and Mrs. Will McDonald.
The city records show eight men headed the list for most arrests over ten years totaling 788 arrests, with intoxication dominating charges. The group remained regulars through late Prohibition and after repeal, illustrating persistent legal trouble among these individuals. Glen Frey of West Union reportedly purchased the Tasty Sandwich Shop at Breeereort this week.
Albert Olson, visiting town, uses a cane after a barb wire scratch led to blood poisoning and a year of arthritis related hospitalizations. He rented his farm last fall, moved to his brother Henry Olson’s home, and remains unwell while making the best of his situation.
A concise aphorism states that making everyone prosperous is as impossible as making everyone good, reflecting a timeless tension between wealth and moral harmony.
The reminiscence recalls how people toasted bread on a fork over an open fire and cut slices themselves, highlighting the hardy habits of past pioneers and their resourcefulness.
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