03 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
1
The notice lists advertising rates for Foreign Display Local Display and Classified seven per word. It notes in memoriam cards and resolutions of respect follow regular rates. The partial text shows a Thursday December issue from 1936 with price references and payable in advance.
The editorial argues that over 20 percent of national income goes to government through direct and indirect taxes. It uses bread to illustrate hidden taxes, noting a loaf incurs 58 taxes and that over three years Americans paid $100 million more for bread due to price changes. It ties broader costs to taxation on everyday goods.
Spokane judge Joseph B. Lindsley dismisses the campaign to curb toy pistols as ineffective and argues that adventurous boys will read about danger and seek firearms as they mature. He says criminals do not need a gun to commit crimes and notes bandits use simple objects as well. Harris, Mich. Daily Press reports.
A taxgram asserts Americans pay twice yearly in taxes as they spend on clothing. A student of taxation estimates trousers equal the tax cost of every suit, and a skirt equals the tax cost of every dress.
Ruth White of Clermont visited Iva Jacquette on Sunday. Roy DeSart and wife left for Mason City Monday after a brief visit. The Craft Western depot at Delwein was partly burned last Wednesday. Mrs. France DeSart visits Fayette Monday to see ill friend Mrs. Mervil. Dance Thursday night pleased attendees. Bill's orchestra entertained. Vern Patterson returned to Fayette Monday after visiting here. Lew J. Kohler came home from the west Saturday night and feels well. Al Schori and Hugh Patterson went to Chicago Sunday to attend the fat stock show. Della Kohler travels to Osage Thursday to winter with Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Meyers. Fred Fatb, wife and son dined with Aug. Benson's family for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Perrin, aiding in caring for Mrs. Patterson, left for Lansing Wis. Wednesday for daughter’s funeral. Grant Grover from Cedar Rapids visited Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. and old time friends. Mary Olson, daughter of Osley Olson, was taken to La Crosse Wis. Friday for surgery, accompanied by her father who reported her doing well upon return Tuesday.
The advisory warns on slippery roads urging drivers to control vehicles at all times and adjust to conditions. Pedestrians are cautioned not to rely on drivers to stop or slow at arterials and regulated intersections. Stay safe to avoid serious injuries.
Town residents decry growing numbers of peddlers and beggars who swarm businesses and homes. They urge legal remedies to curb the nuisance, arguing most travelers profit from selling junk at high prices while few deserving cases exist. many simply refuse to work.
A panel of 40 Clayton county residents has been drawn for petit jury duty at the December term of district court opening Monday December 7 with Judge W L Eichendorf presiding. Names from the east section include Lucian Donovan Highland Adolph Hanson Highland Ed Looney Grand Meadow John Lantz Marion Otto Oldag Grand Meadow. Jurors are to report Monday December 14.
Mrs Chris Wenger is listed among the ill and remains confined to her bed, reducing her mobility and requiring care at home. The notice notes her ongoing illness and requests prayers and well wishes.
Official notice to Cornelius Moore Estate Mary Moore Estate and unknown heirs that Lots 1 and 2 Block 3 Lutra part of Elgin Fayette County Iowa were sold for taxes 1930 1984 on December 2 1935 to Fayette County and assigned to J A Boleyn holder of Treasurer's Certificate 2540A under state code provisions redemption expires ninety days after service of notice and treasurer's deed will be issued if not redeemed plus local social notes from Elgin Iowa with Thanksgiving greetings and visits by local residents
Local residents recount a Thanksgiving week with relatives in Atkins Keokuk Cedar Falls Minneapolis and Ames. Visitors include Lewis Thoma Hattie McKellar Peter McKellar and Georgi Mae Schari along with many others. Several households hosted dinners and returned home by Friday after holiday gatherings.
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