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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1934

Page

3

Clermont Enterprise Local Editor and Associations Note

The Clermont Enterprise, published every Thursday morning in Clermont Iowa, lists Mrs H B Greenley as local editor and notes membership in the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. The paper is entered at the Clermont post office as second class mail matter.

H. B. Greenley Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Clermont Fayette County Iowa

Don't Worry About the Constitution and Its Adaptation

A Detroit News editorial argues the Constitution should adapt to changing civilization. It defends strengthening federal police power as not overturning the traditional federal system but rather updating it within lawful limits.

News Detroit Mich

New National Bank Safely Set to Open in West Union

A West Union delegation including Frank Camp D R Lynch W J H Antes H H Paulson and F W Schneider returned from Chicago with news that the National Banking Department approved opening the new First National Bank in West Union. They reported R F C also approved and asked the controller of the currency in Washington to grant the charter.

Union Messrs. Frank Camp D. R. Lynch W. J H. Antes H. H. Paulson F. W. Schneider Chicago National Banking Department First National Bank West Union Washington

Dandelions Blooming in January Near Guttenberg Bank

A dandelion plant is booming at the Guttenberg State Bank wall, with yellow flowers lasting several days as January sun warms the building. Buds appear ready to open, surprising locals at Guttenberg.

Guttenberg State Bank Guttenberg Press

Legislative letter on tax bill passes House amid Capitol gossip

The House rushed H. F. No. 1 through after days of substitutes and amendments, defeating Senate delays. Weighing amended drafts, the Senate planned a Monday return, seeking changes from income to sales taxes, and targeting property tax relief amid budget debate.

House Senate

House causes tax shift and bond extensions in refiling act

The legislature advanced a refinancing measure allowing counties to extend bond payments by up to one year to avoid direct property tax for highway paving. Several minor bills gained traction, some clearing the Senate during the tax debate lull. Officials discuss state claims, appropriations, and the pursuit of a Republican ticket, while Westcott and Kinks shipped feathers to Chicago and Sumner council blocks a Sumner walkathon permit.

House Senate Westcott & Kinks Sumner Chicago Waverly Sumner Gazette

Twelve year old wife in Syracuse gives birth to child

A twelve year old wife in Syracuse, New York has given birth to a child. A local man says his wife can sit through a radio program with two stations edging in on a third. Ohne must attend many women’s meetings to become as expert as that.

Syracuse N.Y Ohne

Through a Womans Eyes By Jean Newton

A Lamden judge refused a man a divorce on grounds of nagging wife. The article argues nagging is a hazard of marriage, not cruelty, and urges men to value good temper and lasting qualities over appearance. It suggests recognizing nagging as a factor in marriage decisions and hopes publicizing the issue may help. Bell syndicate WNU service.

Bell WNU

Nimbleheels vs Hooty the Owl on Green Meadows

Nimbleheels the nimble cousin of Danny Meadow Mouse and Hooty the Owl engage in a tense aerial chase over the Green Meadows. Peter Rabbit watches as Nimbleheels makes daring jumps to evade the owl, hoping to reach safety in the briar patch while the danger of the predator looms.

Ninbleheela Danny Meadow Mouse Green Meadows Peter Rabbit Peter Nimbleheels Hme Hooty Brier Patch Nimbleheela

Roosevelt Rival Hunts Big Game In Political Arena

The Pathfinder compares President Roosevelt and his cousin in big game hunting metaphors. It notes Roosevelt’s fame and adds that the cousin has a record of tackling major political opponents described as the G. O. P. elephant and the Tammany tiger. The piece emphasizes driving the “big bad wolf” from the door.

Theodora Teddy) Roosevelt Wall Street Teddy

Ill Be Gettin Along Poem

A terse vignette portrays an old shabby man carrying his clothes beside the road. He cannot get a ride but remains hopeful, humming a blithe tune as he heads toward the sunset. The speaker, returning home, resolves to endure hardship and “will be gettin along” despite difficult years and tears. Western Newspaper Union.

Grey Strong Western Newspaper Union

Typographical Error Haunts Copy Desk in Iowa Paper

Knoxville Iowa Express notes a nerdy tale of a stubborn typographical error that slips into print as the boss groans and the copy reader laments the lone misspelt phrase. The piece captures newsroom frustration with a tiny yet mountain sized glitch.

Knoxville Iowa Express

Customs and Mary A Poem on Barred Return Strife

A short verse humorously recounts Mary’s baggage search by customs officers on returning abroad. The poem highlights rude treatment and soiled belongings as a critique of the encounter.

Mary Pac

Try This On Your Piano The Old Spinning Wheel

An odd Sabula Gazette item notes an old copper still hidden in a woodshed with sour mash scent as repeal threatens illicit profits and bootleggers, paired with a wry aside on advertising in radio business.

Fune Sabula Gazette

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Clermont Enterprise Clermont, Iowa Clermont Directory Millard J. O. Anderson General R. V. Brandt DR. L. C. Jerdee Clermont State Bank L. L. Carr Glassen Farmers’ Savings Bank N. H. Nelson G. H. Hackman Cut Flowers Senate Committee On Liquor Control Frailey Liquor Control Committee Arch McFarlane Blackhawk County Cunningham Polk Lookinghill Story Gallagher Stewart Sioux City Liquor Control Jean Newton DT. W. Burgess Post Office Elgin Echo the Buyer’s Guide By Anne Campbell
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