24 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
1
Classified rates for foreign and local display per inch and per line, readers per line, and per word for advance payables. Includes cards of thanks, memorials, and obituaries with admission notes. Contains a garbled header from THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1936.
Decorah Journal argues the next Congress must balance the budget, reduce public debt, and lower taxes. It warns heavy taxation hinders industrial recovery, urges prompt action to restore normal fiscal policy and fulfill political promises to voters.
A 60 year old small business owner warns that government aid favors farmers laborers and big industry, not small firms. He argues ongoing payroll taxes and higher taxes threaten his ability to sustain cash flow profits and retirement, calling social security confiscation.
Sheldon Mail warns that without changes to the social security plan thousands of small business owners face ruin, retrenchment, and mass layoffs to fall below eight employees if possible.
The Waukon Register and Standard laments the death of Dexter Iowa’s Dexter Sentinel, arguing merchants neglect advertising and warning that the town will suffer. It predicts fewer residents, more mail order shopping, and a weaker local economy within a year without a local newspaper.
Alf M. Landon, governor of Kansas, stopped in Memphis en route to Florida for bass fishing and faced Democratic strength with a calm, steady demeanor. The Decorah Journal notes his gracious conduct during and after the election, praising his ability to absorb criticism and keep smiling.
The Oelwein Register reports a holiday charity racket where four out of five charitable propositions are fraudulent or self serving. Authorities urge the public to investigate before contributing and to vet groups carefully during the season.
A compilation of quotes and slogans criticizes promoters and labor issues. The Humboldt Republican notes unscrupulous grafters draining money from local groups while travel schemes promise gains. The Sibles Gazette-Tribune cites farmer workload versus 30 hour weeks. A quip about love and cards concludes with a personal nomination for Gov. Alf M. Landon.
The C B S met Wednesday evening and elected officers for the term including Mrs. H Had sel as Worthy Matron and J Harrington as Worthy Patron. After the work a social time and refreshments followed. Multiple local notices in Elgin area describe marriages, deaths, travels, and holiday visits among residents with various family ties and distant relatives.
Improvements on Pike's Peak state park are planned with a concession house shelter house and two or three lockout points. A specially detailed group from the McGregor CCC camp will construct buildings using native stone and logs. Water tank work also is scheduled after the first of the year.
In a Cresco area report the element of Jack Frost is said to fracture eighteen inch railroad track on the Chicago Milwaukee line with the break thrown 76 feet after a sudden temperature drop. Crews repaired the line quickly and trains ran on schedule between Cresco and Bonair.
Theo Loftsgard sale on No 18 east of West Union featured Orvin Thompson as auctioneer. Highlights include a coming five years old at 177 dollars, top milk cow at 63 dollars, calves from 27 dollars, White Leghorn pullets at 75 cents, timothy at 8 dollars a ton, hay 13 650 and 14 dollars per ton, corn 1.06 to 1.08 dollars a bushel, oats 52 cents a bushel. Loftsgard plans to relocate to Claremont to deal in farm implements.
The note argues Christmas should not be shortened to Xmas as it strips the word of its meaning and purpose. It recalls historical printing pressures and type shortages and urges readers to remember Christ's central role during December's observance.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lien and Ruth spent Monday afternoon in the Arthur Olson home. Mrs Vernon Trude and Mrs Arthur Engelhart of Lime Springs were callers in the Mrs E M Olson and Arthur S Olson homes Sunday afternoon. Hans Larson and George V Larson with daughters were dinner guests Sunday in the Ewald Lyngaas home. Selmer Erickson returned home Friday from Erskine Minnesota. Immanuel Larson visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Laura Lyngaas. Buddy Martin spent part of the week in Ed Johnsons. Esten Landsgard called on Mrs B Landsgard at Gunder last Saturday. Anton Scholen Lavanda and Geraldine Olson spent Sunday in the Oscar Lien home. Lloyd Aanes spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Carolyn Erickson. Robert Wharram of Stanley was a guest in the Arthur Olson home Sunday. Welmah Martin spent Monday with Lovisa Amundson. Florence Erickson closed school for vacation. a Christmas program and tree were enjoyed by a large crowd. Mrs Ben Erickson hosted the ladies club Thursday. Ames Olson has been ill but improving. Ernest Holt and Arnold Sampson visited in the Selmer Holm home and attended a local Christmas program. Willard Martin spent Sunday evening with his mother in Fayette who is improving from illness.
A cub reporter claimed a perfect news story to editor John Carey. The reply framed the tale as a playful anecdote about a man, a business name, and a hydrant sprinkling one, illustrating newsroom humor.
In a humorous cartoon exchange Abe asks why not ride a taxicab to save more money while the boy claims he ran behind a street car to get to school and save 10 cents. The strip plays on thrift and comic misjudgment of costs.
The text reflects on maturity as the capacity to set goals and pursue them despite challenges and costs, emphasizing persistence and self-discipline as key factors in achieving personal growth.
Natives of Ceylon trap young parrots by pouring sand into tree hole nests. The sand fills the cavity and the fledglings are driven to the surface where they can be gathered. This method relies on timing as the birds emerge.
The international boundary between the United States and Canada runs near the center of all Great Lakes except Lake Michigan. It lies entirely within the United States.
Immunity for ushers immensity spented the remi from milita service during the Revolution. in return Quakers usually paid a bonus or provided a substitute.
A historical note describes Greeks placing a sharp spike on statues to deter predatory birds from perching on marble ends. The bristle yet protective device aimed to keep heads free from damage and maintain sculpture integrity.
A study finds middle sized cities with populations from 2,500 to 100,000 transfer fewer mentally ill patients to hospitals than villages, farm districts, or very large cities, suggesting urban facilities handle care differently.
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