15 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
1
A Culver Indiana citizen letter argues life is cheap and urges reducing deaths from murders, car crashes, and fires. It cites estimates of 10,000 annual murders, 25,000 auto deaths, and 15,000 fire fatalities in the United States, totaling over 75,000 yearly. The piece calls for focused efforts to preserve human life and curb preventable deaths.
President Roosevelt’s wildlife restoration plan proposes removing 17 million acres from cultivation as part of a broad natural resources program. If enacted, about 80,000 acres of Iowa submarginal land could be acquired by the government for alternative uses.
A Mt. Dora Florida reader cites Bruce Barton and a businessman who says the game will be interesting under any name and rules. The letter urges Americans to believe in victory in war and community resilience, noting people may borrow neighbors' papers and send in checks regularly.
On Wednesday February 17 at 10 o'clock Hulda Hofer wed Alfred Miller at the German Baptist church with Hans Keiser playing the wedding march. Rev Stoeckman officiated and Clara Miller served as bridesmaid while Fred Muehlethaler was best man. A wedding dinner followed at Hon C Miller's home.
When citizens work together for worthy projects the city grows. Do not overlook improvements for permanent prosperity and attractiveness. Welcome visitors, encourage play for all ages, and boost home city spirit. Everyone can do more by doing things they enjoy.
Northeastern Iowa editors from four counties met at Postville to swap yarns and share common newsroom troubles. They found their challenges closely resemble each other, offering morale in shared grievances rather than isolation in stress.
Local residents and visitors share a week of calls and gatherings in Brainard. G A Thomas travels to Bryansburg while Ziba Tripp comes from Janesville for his father’s illness. Numerous calls, meals, church notes, and neighbors visiting in farms and Elgin, Fayette, Waterloo, and West Union enhance a busy community week.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. B P U at 6 p.m. Evening service at 7 30. Mid week service Wednesday 7 30 p.m. All are warmly invited to attend.
A reader column contrasts France defaulting on debt with individuals in the community who avoid debts in business. The piece questions moral consistency, asking how many citizens resemble a French approach to debts while criticizing foreign repudiation of war obligations. It cites opinions from Alta Vista and Harvard Herald about debt, church contributions, and economic duties.
The Echo invites town residents to send news items and general happenings for print. Readers are asked to cooperate by reporting local events to the office to help publish town news for the community.
A half column notes unemployment caused by lack of work. Senator George W. Patterton laments Iowa’s $25,000 exhibit expense at the Century of Progress, while new Volga City News owners in Guttenberg pursue a Democratic to independent stance. Tramps in Manchester receive lodgings and oilum ricini, and Riceville adopts a work based aid plan with wood piles and vouchers to deter unsavory visits.
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