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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
4
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Press reports say Atty General Ed O Connor will begin a second trial on January 23. Detractors call the move a wasteful expense. Ruthven Free Press notes locals attempted a possum and sweet potato meal once, misinformed by tales among southern negroes, and left the dish uneaten while offering it to the black community.
The Echo invites readers to send news items and general happenings from the town and community. Residents are urged to cooperate by bringing reports to the office to help print news of general interest.
Congressman Fred Biermann discusses enrollment in CCC and COC camps, urging broader eligibility including older and unemployed men, with camps differing by age. He notes Bankhead's return as Democratic leader and reflects on family prominence. He explains his policy on answering letters and asks readers to remail if unanswered.
A Battle Creek group proposed the Retire at Birth Plan as an alternative to Townsend’s pension idea. The plan would give every newborn $20,000 at 3 percent, funded by annual $1,000 sinking fund payments, with $50 monthly to parents until the child turns 20, and $40,000 to those who marry and have four children. The proposal argues it would reduce work, lower per capita costs, and end birth control agitation.
The Decorah Public Opinion reports Clarence A. Knutson as a potential Republican candidate for Congress in the 4th District. It notes his 1984 governor bid, his advocacy of a gross income tax, and mentions other possible contenders including Prof. Taile of Luther College, former Judge Reed of Cresco, King Palmer of West Union, and Chas. A. Benson of near Bidaer.
The Elgin Community Club met at the Elgin Hotel with thirty seven members and guests attending a dinner to begin the evening. Afterward the business session approved routine matters and discussed possible Market Day sales before spring. A February meeting may feature an open house with a speaker.
A concise review of United States debt from 1791 to January 1 1936. It cites figures for the Revolutionary War Civil War World War I and postwar years with a note on the main factor tied to rising debt the era’s low mood and war.
The elimination of the processing tax lowers wholesale flour by 1.30 per barrel and fresh pork by two to three cents per pound. Retailers with large stock face relief and question potential tax refunds on items already taxed as the law took effect. The article notes the impact on retailers and whether the government will refund the tax on stock on hand.
Mrs M Ludas of Elie Canada visited the Carl Torkelson home Sunday. Wm Walthers returned to Elkader after work at the Evans home. Jessie Potter from Fayette stayed at Mrs Rose McMillan's farm while Mrs McMillan aided in Elkader for Winifred McMillan who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Elizabeth McMillan resumed teaching at Lime Kiln school after a two day vacation due to the illness. William Weibel returned to Ames to resume duties at Town State College after a bout with mumps. Joseph Hanson and Le Roy Rothlisberger, State college students, also had mumps during the holidays. Winifred McMillan, Cook school teacher near Elkader, is seriously ill with pneumonia and confined to bed. Her mother Rose McMillan assisted in care, with Mrs N M Fritz reporting her condition as unchanged.
A note emphasizes ensuring the officiating preacher at your funeral conducts the service without undue embarrassment. The intention is to preserve decorum and comfort for attendees while honoring the deceased. No specific names or dates are given.
The 4-H club leaders, county agents, club agents and county committee members from 11 northeast district counties will meet at the Mealey Hotel in Oelwein on Thursday January 23 for a district conference. Officials aim to discuss club work policies and ways to expand 1936 programs with about 40 leaders and county committeemen attending, Fayette County sending roughly 50 delegates, and Farm Bureau providing transport to and from Oelwein for attendees.
Thirty people from fourteen township Farm Bureaus in Fayette County attend the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Des Moines. The convention opened Wednesday and runs through Friday evening with action on continuing a crop adjustment program. Fayette County earned several awards during an extensive recognition program amid strong Farm Bureau support for the AAA and agricultural improvement.
Father Coughlin announced plans on Sunday to issue a newspaper mailed to subscribers at no cost. The memorandum recalls publishers mailing rules requiring an established subscription price to obtain a permit. without it, papers lose the permit and must pay piece rates.
Fayette County Holstein Breeders Association members families and friends meet at Fayette Legion hall Saturday Feb 1 at 10 30 for annual meeting and oyster stew. Clayton and Tama County Holstein members invited to join program and dine at twelve. Bring sandwiches a covered dish and table service. Frank Kadlee Giard Clayton County seeks Republican nomination for supervisor for 1937 term.
A wry exchange contrasts a professor asking what civilization means with a student's hopeful reply that someone should start it. The student jokes about appearances and prompts from colleagues about beards, years, and odd business metaphors, capturing a light, humorous classroom moment.
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