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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1935
Page
4
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State capitol notes discuss a proposed gross sales tax aimed at replacing property taxes. Rep Paul Cunningham of Polk county pushes House File No 101, arguing it could fund all state needs without local tax hassles, while opponents worry about constitutional and practical implications. The measure garners broad interest as March session reconvenes.
Last Friday the House passed the Senate bill extending the time for foreclosing real estate contracts to March 1937. With interest rates low, old mortgages dated before March 1934 will be cleared up, easing sheriff’s cases. Senator Nelson’s alcohol bill awaits consideration after farmers’ congress in Illinois discussed industrial alcohol. He plans a congressional push to require US domain products for motor vehicle fuel.
Senator Mrs. Caroline Pendray said she was pondering a governor bid two years hence. She noted the move would give her a way to back out and admitted she was not currently standing well in the Senate after her vote.
A political figure announces a campaign tone for 1937 after noting opposition within the party against liquor investigations. He claims 55 House members joined him, signaling shifting support and a pivotal party stance for the upcoming year.
IGWA country concerns over dam construction harming thousands of landowners with no damages under a potential Eicher bill. It also notes a new Brazil trade treaty, praising foreign markets while criticizing tariff policy. The piece laments a grim Washington newspaper climate with Hearst papers accused of unfair reporting and contrasts a few respected papers.
Nine ladies attended the Saturday February 16 gathering at Mrs Roy Walters home in Gander. District representation included three school districts and county chairman Mrs Joel Clark. Walters led a poultry selection prep and serving lesson, reviewed Bohemian Girl opera study No 2, then a luncheon featuring escalloped chicken. Next meeting time and place to be announced.
A former Elgin girl who once could not carry her own purse now pushes a baby carriage while carrying another and clinging to a bundle. The item quips that marriage seems to make girls stronger, then notes a lawyer was recently chosen to head a Texas gas company.
Elgin residents include Walter Thorpe visiting Fayette and Lloyd Osmundson hosting in West Union. Ray McCullough travels to Little Falls Minnesota to visit his daughter. Walter and Mrs Lantz welcome a son born February 14 in Elgin. Grover couple greet a daughter born February 17. Tripp family to return from Janesville for weekend with T W Dean and G W Tripp. East Community club day held at Bauder residence.
Echo subscribers are urged to promptly notify the subscription department of address changes. Under new postal laws newspapers must pay postage due for notice changes furnished by the post office. Delays and delivery failures persist, so advance change of address is advised.
Reports allege a male prowler annoys women on Fayette streets after dark. Identification not confirmed but suspicions remain. authorities expected to act. A separate note warns of shifting losses to taxpayers and mentions the former Citizens State Bank building being sold to Foote for 3850 dollars, occupied by Franklin Furniture and Knarr.
Witty remark questions what awaits in the afterlife noting that even in heaven some may seek a complaint department. The quip plays on earthly bureaucracy as a light cultural aside.
A string of light anecdotes notes vacuum dirt versus rug dirt, a telegram about a seven pound girl, a Western Union joke, and advice to log building faults in winter with repairs in spring. A bath incident recalls Mrs Smith near asphyxiation from a gas leak but saved by an elevator operator.
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