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Classified ads rate details include 25 words for 25 cents with 1 cent per word for each insertion beyond. Additional weekly handling charges apply for replies and monthly billing. Club offer bundles Echo and Enterprise with Dubuque Telegraph-Herald at a discount. Individual items include two short horn balls, dry hard cordwood, and typewriter paper with prices and contact notes for Elgin Iowa.
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Want
Echo and Enterprise
Dubuque
Putting Men to Work: Roosevelt’s Civil Works Plan
An editorial endorses the New Deal program, noting the transfer of 400 million dollars from Public Works to CWA to employ four million workers. It urges support, criticizes delays in Public Works, and calls this a war against poverty, urging citizens to cooperate with the Roosevelt plan. The piece cites La Follette and argues for federal funding to aid relief recipients and the unemployed.
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Civil Works Administration
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Public Works
la Follette
Iirrigator & Enterprise
Selma
Cal
Washington
Gen. Johnson
NRA
Lanark
Claim Ancient Greek Perfect Language Widely Praised
Philologists have long asserted that Ancient Greek is the most perfect language ever spoken. Scholars cite its grammar, vocabulary, and literary heritage as unparalleled in world history.
Iowa Liquor Legislation Sparks Capitol Gossip
A legislative letter reviews debates on the Iowa Temperance Act and potential move to Iowa Liquor Control Act. It notes plans to let towns vote on state liquor stores, concerns about bootlegging, and rumored Democratic caucus actions amid an 74 to 34 House split and possible adjournment on groundhog day.
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Senate
House
Corn-Hog Program Committees Named in Clayton County
Township committees to promote the corn-hog control program in Clayton county have been named. Grand Meadow Two includes R. B. Waters of Postville as chairman with Lawrence Casten, Harry Heigernon, Harry Turner, Roy Pixler. Highland Two lists Fred Orr as chairman, Volga, with John Duff, Dr. Wm. Wenger, Leo C. Boland, Arthur Yearous, and Marion Lind. Marion Twp names Elmer H. Larson as chairman with Martin Hanson, Harold Opeand, Albert Schupbach, and Marion Lind.
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Clayton County
Grand Meadow
R. B. Waters
Postville
Lawrence Casten
Harry Heigernon
Harry Turner
Roy Pixler
Luana
Highland Two
Fred ©. Orr
Volga
John Duff
Wm. Wenger
Leo C. Boland
Elkader
State Owned Liquor Stores Move Backed by Iowa Legislators
An Iowa legislator informally signals support for state owned liquor stores. The editorial argues private profit has no place in liquor sales, urging a public approach and recalling critics of open saloon practices, with a nod to Chicago’s recent tavern controversy.
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Dean
Buena Vista
Iowa
Oplnnion
Chicago
Waverly Independent
Baumgartner in Arizona Describes Health and Hope
In Tucson on January 6 1934 Mr and Mrs Wm Baumgartner write of warm sun and improving health. They note asthma coughing weight gain and plans to visit local sights while observing Iowa friends seeking climate cures. They recount Billy West buried for a 67 day record and contrast prices for beef pork eggs milk and cream with back home depressions.
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Tucson
Aris
Rich
Echo
Elg
Iowa
Billy West
Slim Jones
Washington, D.C
Billy
Wm. Baumgartner
Route 3
Calendar of Events in Elgin and Vicinity
Calendar lists upcoming meetings and events in Elgin including free programs at the opera house on December 13, 20 and 27, Church of Youth gatherings on 14 21 28, L O F and Legion Auxiliary meetings on 16 17 22 29, and 0 0 F meetings on 22. It also mentions models of Hands and Feet in Tomb 4 tomb near the Great Sphinx dating about 2900 B G with terra cotta models.
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Elgin
Elgin Opera House
Church of Youth
Legion Auxiliary
Elgin Opera] House
Tomb
Way to Satisfy Longing Helps Others First
Those who constantly long for what is just out of reach discover no quicker path to satisfaction than helping someone else. This act redirects focus from personal desire to altruistic effort, revealing fulfillment through giving.
Fear of Mistakes Humility and Growth
A reflective note warns against constant fear of making errors as the greatest error. It urges embracing mistakes as chances to learn and grow, rather than paralyzing fear that hinders progress or action.
Newspaper business faces cuts and consolidation trend
The Oelwein Daily Register notes newspapers nationwide fear consolidation and reduced publication as many weeklies suspend or merge. The trend could leave some towns without a local paper within a year, costing jobs and impacting community buyers.
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Oelwein
Luther League program at East Clinton Lutheran Church
East Clinton Lutheran Church hosts a Sunday evening program on January 14 featuring songs, readings by Arthur Helgerson and Hulda Berg, quotations by Louise Peterson, piano solo by Verla Gunderson, Bible verses read by Harry Amundson, and a collection with closing remarks by Rev. Gunaten.
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Luther League of the East Clermont Lutheran Church
Ameaneeninns
Full House Greeted Home Talent Play at Elgin Opera House
A packed house Saturday evening welcomed three act comedy The Dutch Detective presented by Denmark school pupils in Clayton county at Elgin opera house. Serene Yack teaches the Denmark school and local youth from Elkader Elgin and Clayton Center assisted in the production.
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Elgin Opera House
Denmark School
Clayton County
Serene Yack
Elgin
Elkader
Clayton Center
Drain lowers street in drainage project effort
CWA workers laid tile from F. L. Sires residence to the catch basin near the Cooley residence. The street east of the Sires and Thoma homes was lower than surrounding land, making natural drainage impossible. Once finished, the town council plans to raise the street to the level of adjacent avenues, a major improvement.
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CWA
Prenant
F. L. Sires
Cooley
Sires
Thoma
Through A Woman's Eyes by Jean Newton
A 21 year old son sues for loss of family life after his parents’ separation four years ago. He claims deprivation of mother, home life, and contact with siblings, plus impact on employment. The piece notes broader implications of children’s losses in divorce and ponderous potential legal precedent. Dell syndicate. WNU Service.
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Uva
Ona
10Nila
Lfe
Dell Syndicate
WNU Service
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co To Sell Buttermilk bids
On Thursday January 18 1934 at two P M the board of directors will sell the buttermilk from its entire output at the creamery to the highest responsible bidders. The sale will run for one year beginning February 1 1984 with each day’s churning treated separately. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Co
Ladies Cemetery Association elects officers for year
The Ladies' Cemetery Association met at Mrs. Max Thoma's home on Tuesday evening, January 9, and elected President Mrs. Max Thoma Vice-president Mrs. Franc DeSart Secretary Mrs. Tille Hanson Treasurer Mrs. R. W. Muehlenthaler Directors for one year were Mrs. Nelle Schori chairman Mrs. John Falk Mrs. Fred Berg Mrs. Lulu Schmid and Celia Lehman.
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Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Max Thoma
Franc DeSart
Tille Hanson
R. W. Muehlenthaler
Nelle Schori
John Falk
Fred Berg
Lulu Schmid
Celia Lehman
Shower for Christens at Elgin Opera House
Mr and Mrs Ernest Christen were honored guests at a social gathering in the Elgin opera house on Friday evening January 5. The party served as a wedding shower with a large crowd, featuring dancing and visiting into the late hours. The couple received many useful gifts for their new home, hosted by Lucy Christen and Clara Muehlenthaler.
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Ernest Christen
Elgin Opear House
Christen
Lucy Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Ladies Aid meetings set for four homes
The four divisions of the M. Be. Ladies' Aid Society will meet next Thursday, January 18. Division one gathers at Mrs. BR. W. Muehlenthaler’s home, division two at Mrs. Mel Kohler’s, division three at Mrs. J. J. Snyder’s, and division four at Della Chapman’s residence.
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M. BE. Ladies’ Aid Society
BR. W. Muehlenthaler
Mel Kohler
J. J. Snyder
Della Chapman
Farmers Union Meeting Set at Higin Opera House
A Farmers Union meeting will be held at the Higin opera house on Tuesday evening January 16. Mullaney of Timore will deliver the address and all interested are invited with no admission charge. The piece notes claims by Washington authorities about unemployment and reemployment by New Deal agencies.
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Farmers’ Union
Higin Opera House
Mullaney
Timore
Reading about births, visits, and local notes in Elgin area
The clipping records births including a daughter born January 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hofer and to Mr. and Mrs. C J Swenson, plus local visits by Wayne Gilson, Paul Zurbriggen, and others. It notes social events, a shower for Alden Peters, health notices, and a CWA employment shift in Decorah. It mentions Amobic Dysentery cases linked to Chicago and local hospital visits, plus various remarks on sanitation and public health.
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Rome
L. C. A. Meeting
Parm
Clarenes Hofer
Wayne Gilson
Paul Zurbriggen
Fayette
Mrs. Clifton Powell
Harry Gilson
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Gene Haheger
Clermont Eaft
R. A. Grider
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M. Yenndy
Alpha
Mr. Grider
Lou Liddle
C. J. Swenson
Waseca, Minn
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A. S. Hoag
Route 2
Vern Roberts
South of Elgin
West Union Hospital
Bert Allen
Homer Dill
Oak Grove
Gloria Church
Alden Peters
Arlington
Hattie McKellar
John McKellar
Mabel Holzer
Elsie Smith
Ashland
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Decorah Journal
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State Department of Health
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