25 Aug 1932
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
1
Advertising rates listed for local display and classified advertising. Per inch and per word rates apply with advance payment and a minimum 2 cent charge for the first insertion. Cards of thanks and memorial cards priced at 1.00 each with no agency commission noted.
A tale of a dishonest worker left to finish a house while a Samaritan hides the deed. The punchline: taxpayers now bear burdens from a government built with shoddy materials when voters backed spendthrift leaders. The piece warns voters to choose prudence and honest action.
Batesville reader argues voters share blame for a leaking house and a flawed system. The note urges self‑reflection, stating the government isn’t at fault and that citizens must learn from mistakes to build better governance and homes in the future.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at 1 30 P M September 12 1932 at the Town Hall in Elgin Iowa. Purpose is to adopt renewed amended and substituted Articles of Incorporation for a five year term. Dated August 15 1932. Directors listed along with bank officers.
Harry Fitzgerald sustained a forehead wound when a melons-loaded truck faced head-on collision risk on a hilltop near Wander farm. Axel Dahl veered into a ditch to avoid collision. both cars wrecked. The truck driver reportedly attempted an unsafe pass.
A tense scene unfolds as penalties mount over a disputed AE number. Officials, athletes, and fans watch closely as rules enforcement and scoreboard tensions shape the outcome.
A new flower called the low mood power draws curiosity at Welch's Produce Station. Instructions describe steps with coal water blueing salt and merucrochrome to create and refresh the flower, claiming it will surprise observers and can be kept fresh biweekly.
Dr. P. A. Wie res of West Union leads the county testing program and reports about 9 percent of Fayette cattle have had at least one test. He notes many owners who never tested before now request tests to satisfy buyers, including some previously opposed to testing.
West Union post office revenues dropped about one third since the July 6 postage hike, prompting the Argo Gazette to suggest that budget balancing may require a new plan and that advertising could lure the hidden half dollar back into circulation.
In Fayette County Iowa the district court will hear the last will and testament of Gust Johnson deceased for admission to probate on a date in September 1922. West Union Iowa dated August 6 1932 Edgar A Traeger Clerk and 50 62e reference shown.
officials of the A A A Motor Clubs of Iowa report touring in Iowa rose 27 percent in July over the same month last year. The gain stems from gasoline tax receipts which increased by 32000 dollars, higher park attendance, and a thorough tally of touring information requests at club offices.
The residence of the late John D. Shaffer on Center Street Elgin Iowa described as Lot 3 and 4 in Block 10 Second Addition. Executed by Israel F Shaffer and John M Shaffer executors Elgin Iowa and attorney Leon R Layton West Union Iowa for terms.
Purchases by retailers at a Chicago selling event were the greatest since 1920. L. EK Knight of Connor Knight department store said buyers returned with strong interest for fall. Dollar volume and quantities sold set a high mark, with some merchandise lines especially cotton and ready to wear rising in price.
A Iowa State College safety column explains night blindness, where daylight vision is fine but night vision is poor. Glare from oncoming headlights worsens it, and several aids are offered such as blue green windshield strips, looking at the left front wheel when meeting bright lights, and squinting at glare. If you lack this condition, keep headlights properly focused to avoid risk.
The U S Department of Agriculture estimates 1,472,000 left farms for towns and cities in 1931 while 1,897,000 moved farmward. The net gain on farms was 648,000. In 1930 about 1,766,000 moved city to farm and 1,727,000 farm to city, nearly balancing. There was a slight decrease toward farms in 1931 and a larger drop toward cities.
Farmers are urged to consider rye pasture for sows and early spring pigs. Many have unused small plots that could be devoted to rye this fall, promising substantial returns when cultivated.
A fragment notes a trial for Little Weat Ads with low costs and a school term starting September 5. It calls for early planning to avoid last minute spending while praising a bic chambray work shirt at 8c. The dairy outlook predicts higher production this fall due to cow numbers and feed trends.
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