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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
3
Former Senator Albert J. Hopkins a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th century U.S. politics died at his Aurora home at seventy six. The news note places him among notable contemporaries and references his era’s political climate and aging leadership.
A roundup from Iowa reports Brumer Bros. Jewelry Store in Clinton robbed of 1000 dollars of jewelry, William Langford injured by a falling machine part, hog cholera spreading near Alton, bank cashier Ecklund moving to Chicago, Max Perlin escapes death when his car is hit by a train, land sales near Wilton, multiple burglaries in Garrison, a Belgian bride from Antwerp wed a soldier, large Jefferson County fair attendance, Cedar Rapids American Legion activity, county road graveling bids, a Des Moines flyer crash, and various local notes on farms, courts, and notable residents.
Maj. W. F. Lent of the U S veterans bureau told the Indianapolis American Legion staff that faith in oneself is crucial for rehabilitated World War II veterans. He said the government will place veterans on a career path and help them pursue positions through initiative, not guarantee them a specific role. He emphasized that physically disabled veterans can be as capable as those without disabilities and urged employers to see them as employable.
A historical motion picture showing the 1776 era attracts large crowds at an Indianapolis theater, starring Hilda Scheurer in colonial attire. The story highlights her work with the American Legion Auxiliary and the successful promotional role of the event. Also noted are wartime gas pest control, a new aircraft clock, and a veteran Bennie F. Taylor’s family ties and benefits.
Mrs. Lowell B Hobart, national president, receives an Indian doll from a Sioux squaw during a visit to a South Dakota Indian reservation. A $10,000 wager sent six Dallas Legionnaires on an 800 day trek to New York. only two finished and one married along the way. A World War veteran, wounded five times at Chateau Thierry, struggled for government compensation until the Legion arranged a proper burial for Daniel Webster of Philadelphia.
Lansing Aug 26 Michigan state fuel administrator Willan W Potter charged that the federal fuel administration favors operators and fails to supply coal at contract prices, warning of serious discomfort or loss of life. Washington officials defended the distribution, noting Michigan has over twice as much coal authorized as any other state and detailing allotments and financial deposit rules.
Detroit August 26 Ford Motor Company announces temporary layoff of 3000 workers at the tractor plant due to coal shortages. The plant normally employs 26,000, and the unemployment duration will hinge on coal deliveries in the coming days.
Aug 28 Youngstown Ohio former Mayor George Oles who resigned after a stormy tenure was arrested and escorted to the police station in a patrol wagon to answer charges of obstructing the sidewalk as legal action follows after his abrupt resignation two months into the term.
A new walkout in West Omaha and Grand Island halts traffic after trainmen refuse to work following affrays with guards. Rail lines at Rock Island in Herrington Kansas and Union Pacific in Grand Island Nebraska report standstills as crews protest.
A Boston Transcript note recalls Bessie visiting a farm with an aunt who offers fresh water to poultry. The aunt exclaims the little chickens are cute and that each drink prompts the birds to look up and thank her.
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