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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1937
Page
1
A St Louis panel of three judges cites rude behavior as the chief toll taker on highways. They name 10 public traffic enemies including bluffing road hogs, impatient drivers, uncaring pedestrians, and horn blowers. An educator adds religion is taught through daily conduct and kindness in school life.
A Fort Dodge court last week jailed five men for two years and fined them 10 000 each for stealing 300 000. The same day an Independence Iowa man received 10 years for stealing a colt. The Algona Upper Des Moines laments the paradox that larger thefts yield lighter penalties.
A recent study shows the largest yearly expense for American households is taxes, totaling 12 billion dollars. Food costs 11.5 billion, rent 10.6 billion, and clothing 6.9 billion, placing government expenditure above all other common outlays.
A short verse argues fuel efficiency via freewheeling while noting business viability hinges on gumption and practical action. The quatrain uses anonymous voice to challenge passive approaches and urge proactive energy saving measures.
Ben Webel's telegram confirms his sister Mrs Fred Moser died in Gubtenberg and he and Fritz traveled to attend the funeral. The town records visits by Ida Wander, Prof Hadsel, C I Shaffer, and many others, plus a crane of local misfortunes and hospitalities. A child in Asbury suffers spikes but survives. city council, Odd Fellows, and business visitors are noted.
A provocative quote from the New York Daily News questions how a president might act if he indulged in extravagant social life and courted married foreign women, reflecting sensational press commentary of the era.
A family and their guest sit to dine when Maw asks why a knife and fork were not set for Mr McKlunk. Susie quips he eats like a horse, prompting humorous family exchange about manners.
The Lake Mills Graphic notes that drought harms long lived trees, a damage harder to recover from than pasture or crops. Pastures can rebound with rain, but trees may take many decades or even a century to regrow.
A local note mentions a pansy blooming in Mrs. Nora Rawson’s rock garden despite the last of December and jokes about weather and taxes. The piece, cited to Trawkeye Beacon, mixes school humor with small town observations and light chatter about current stories.
The First Intermediate Report of Samuel Mosby as administrator of John C. Anderson deceased is on file in Fayette County Iowa. It requests approval and continuation of administration due to uncollected assets. A hearing is set for January 18 1937 at ten o clock a.m. at the Court House in West Union Payette County. If you do not appear the report may be approved by default. W H Antes attorney for administrator.
A new Elkader school is under construction using eight by four inch glass blocks for walls from floor to ceiling. The blocks are clear yet lens-shaped to diffuse light and cut glare. South and west faces admit about 76 percent of light, north and east about 85 percent. No window shades needed. only foyer windows on the west exist.
Clayton county firm Eberhardt Construction Co of Guttenberg won part of four timber clearing contracts totaling about 223000 dollars for islands north of Guttenberg. Kennedy and Mulgrew of Dubuque led the awards with the largest contract. Billhorn Bowers and Peters of St Louis took a third. Work to begin immediately and finish before river navigation opens next spring when Guttenberg lock is to operate, employing about 500 men for several months.
Alden Finch, widely regarded as honest and patient, retires from his county court house post after a quarter century of service. The Union notes he leaves amid broad respect and good wishes as he partners with a firm starting business at year’s end.
The Lanark Gazette reports a radio heard singing mouse not fiction but fact. Mrs George Franck recalls a sighting years ago on their farm and researchers match the animal to described rare species. The piece stresses authentic sightings and urges organized effort for sales success tied to fiscal prudence.
New Year's Eve celebrations in big cities featured cover charges from 10 to 25 dollars and champagne selling at no less than 7 50 a bottle. Swanky venues were packed as hotels restaurants bars and clip joints raised prices while patrons flocked to capacity.
Modern ad promotes an Internal Motor Cleaner that washes the inside of engines while you wait. It removes road grit carbon and sludge from the crank case restoring motor life and pep while saving repair costs. Watch the dirt exit the motor and be amazed by the quantity cleaned.
Echo office reports a Stitch and Chatter club supper at the Evans residence Monday evening. Members Betty Kohler Dorothy Olson Frieda Miller Kathryn Strauch and teen Evans attended. Mrs H M Bartelmay was a guest.
A five year old Decorah girl swallowed a bobby pin and was told by her family physician the incident was not dangerous. The report adds she has nothing to worry about now according to the local paper.
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