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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1937
Page
1
The piece argues against the idea that capital is on strike as unemployment rises and investment stalls. It asserts that capital seeks profit and will move to legitimate opportunities, then cites a literary example about Nellie to illustrate misplaced trust and danger in exploitation.
The holiday message reflects on the beauty and tragedy of the Christmas Spirit. It urges lasting peace among all groups, and calls for dialogue between labor, management, and government to move the nation forward.
The piece notes that buying a new suit incurs 10.48 percent tax and shoes incur 9.5 percent tax as indirect consumer levies. It clarifies these figures cover indirect taxes and exclude city or state sales taxes in some areas.
Railroads across the United States reported no passenger fatalities in the first six months of 1937. Officials credit ongoing safety device improvements and rapid replacement of obsolete equipment with newer, safer cars.
The saying notes that resisting temptation can be harder than acting on it, highlighting self discipline as a daily challenge. It suggests steadiness in choices reduces regrets and supports long term goals.
Christmas Day nuptials united Ethel Helms and M C Hovey of Cedar Rapids with Rev W B Hill officiating. Also reported were the Luchsinger Maurer wedding at the Baptist church, a deer season summary with 6000 deer killed and 24 deaths, and local events from Elkader to Clermont including concerts, gifts, and holiday editions.
Treasury data show 37,949 firms or 41.9 percent had net income in 1935 while 53,605 corporations posted no profits and deficits totaling 666 million dollars.
A collection of observations on historical treaties and wars, noting the 1550 Cateau Cambresis accord, Japan’s China missteps, and prophetic comments on naval incidents and U S conflicts. It cites the Maine Lusitania and Yangtze, then transitions to Iowa Jackson Day dinner costs and Secretary Wallace speaking.
The article outlines primary syphilis, noting the first sign is a chancre at exposure sites within 12 to 40 days. It describes a hard, non painful lesion with rubbery nearby lymph nodes, possible misidentification as cold sores or pimples, and the need for examination even when symptoms seem mild. Early treatment yields high cure rates per Surgeon General Psrran.
Federal agents arrested Walter Witt and Edward Schroeder of Ossian after catching them with a new car in use five days and 60 gallons of untaxed alcohol. Police say the two, partners and car owners, were lured into a trap at a Dubuque base, where 50 more cans were found in a garage. The car and alcohol were taken to Dubuque for hearings.
Experiments on volunteer drivers show some men cannot drink even a small amount of whisky without affecting driving. The drunk look is not the only danger. Those who seem normal but are impaired after drinking small quantities cause 76 percent of highway deaths and injuries.
E. I du Pont president Lammot du Pont urges government insurance of reduced taxes to unlock about 25 billion dollars in investment and three million jobs. War debt payments were due this week as nations like England and France balk at sacred treaties, forcing American taxpayers to bear the burden. Obituary notes Fred Thiele, 55, Oelwein grocery owner and manager, died after a long illness. surviving are his widow, his mother, and four daughters.
The Weat Bend Journal reports Theo Zange showed notable nerve by pulling four teeth himself after they bothered him. He used pliers and, over several hours, removed four teeth, some with strong roots.
John Berndt hosts a yearly Christmas party for deserving school children and provides free haircuts for those named by teachers. This year sixteen children will greet Santa Claus with a fresh cut as part of the event. The wise shopper reads the ads regularly.
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