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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
5
A fragmentary reflection condemns wasteful public spending and rising taxes. It argues excessive taxation burdens citizens, notes debt as a national illness, and calls for restraint before debt increases further, urging prudent policy to protect wealth and reduce costs.
Obscure passage in mixed English and punctuation discusses understanding and a generic man, with phrases about being ready for action and comfort. The fragment lacks clear subjects, events, or identifiable names to anchor a full news-like summary.
A garbled historical fragment discusses periodic checks and a marked tension between routine living and restless movement. It mentions a person named Wort, a figure termed B48, and actions like banishing items to an attic, with scattered details about times and locations.
The piece discusses fidgeting in Americans and Teakon, noting actions like tapping a chair arm, twisting sofa cushions, swinging a leg, or using a pencil. It argues fidgeting hinders social interaction, signals lack of poise and dignity, and reflects untrained self-control.
An editorial fragment from THN PUBLISHER Courlot discusses readers' rights to a paper's advertising content. It mentions prospective purchasers, cities like Waukon and Soldiers Grove, and the influence of big city merchants on small town advertising practices.
The piece discusses advertising ethics and out of town patronage in publishing. It notes the Bone merchant’s pride in drawing legitimate trade from nonlocal customers and compares a newspaper’s value in rescuing people to gain advertising support beyond town.
Data shows St Ansgar in Mitchell county shipped 643 carloads of vegetables in 1922, onions totaling 300 cars and cabbage 92, potatoes 226, carrots 1, mixed vegetables 24. C J Fitch of Iowa State College notes vegetables offer faster returns than apples, citing two 40 acre parcels bought near St Ansgar for 1000 per acre yielding 10 percent yearly.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a February 21 rainfall starting before noon, with a downpour lasting about thirty hours. It mentions a Turkey River section flooding and local observers noting the scene near nightfall.
At the annual meeting held February 14 and 16 at Clerhbine, officers for the year were chosen. President Christian Miller, Vice-president and treasurer John Miller, Secretary Mrs Louise Miller, Mexicia manager W. O Textmeier, directors Christian Millen John Marr Mrs Lonne Miller Mrs Haas Hang Kaiser and others. Mr Milner succeeds as president after the death of C Miller, with J. Miller as treasurer and Tighe as general manager. Reading of the minutes noted, and changes reflect the late illness and death of C Miller.
Cyril Kelley aged seventy five, longtime county home inmate, cut his throat with a razor Saturday morning in a suicide attempt. He was rushed yesterday afternoon to the University hospital at Iowa City by Steward C J Welle and Dr T A King. The weapon, a razor last seen three years ago, was believed planted to conceal the act. The wound entered the windpipe but missed the jugular. doctors deem survival unlikely without hospital care.
Grimm & Schupbach must settle by March 1 or risk collection actions. Christ N Holm of Eigin sold his 122 acre farm near Clermont, the Orm Larson farm, to Ole M Blockhus of Elgin for $6000 cash plus a 120 acre Clermont township farm in section 19, with present indebtedness assumed by each party. Wolves sighted near Ben Schneider place amid heavy winter wildlife. Mrs Alfred Johnson near Elgin underwent University hospital operation and is recovering. Rural residents missed school Wednesday and Thursday due to stormy weather. Mrs Zimer Bohorl traveled to West Union that morning.
Ames report by Prof Lancelot and Mrs Lancelot shows rural population decline as cityward movement rises with higher education. Analysis finds 35 percent of Fortis youth leaving for cities and potential farmer shortages rising to 40 thousand this decade. urges education without devaluing agriculture.
Last Saturday roads were bad as sleighs carried farmers into town. Miss Marle, defying warnings about driving, and two friends journeyed by car from Elikader to Erwin on Sunday morning. They reported light snow with some drifting yet reached their destination. Marle’s car later broke the road from Elikader to Elida, showing bold resolve to complete the trip.
Farmers warned to burn hedge rows and weed patches where pests overwinter. Burn with wind to improve safety and effectiveness, tackling infestations now before spring works pile up.
A university professor cites a claim that no more than 70 percent of students attend college for education, arguing many study is incidental while the rest seek a good time. The remarks surface in the class discussion.
The Chinoot Gperstta will present the Foast of the Little Lanterne by the Girls Glee Club at opera hours. Rev Buttler visited the High School Friday. Several students were absent due to illness. a February 28 high school assembly program featured readings, music, and orations.
Baptist Church notes list services on Sunday February 26 with a morning baptismal service at 10 a.m. and Sunday school at 14 a.m. An afternoon baptism examination meeting for candidates is set for 2 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. Young Repples meeting led by H. Grether is noted. A Thursday March 1 prayer meeting at 8 p.m. is listed. The minister visited Brother Walter Miller in Postville Hospital. Walter is able to walk with him to the depot and hopes to return home by week’s end.
For Rent Brick residence, East end of Center aspeet. Its good living rooms Hp Klaica. Six good living rooms down Alala. Rent both sets of rooms together or separately. Electric lighted. Water pump the stairs, cistern, summer kitchen, wood house, barn, large garden and orchard. A. M. Welbel.
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