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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
1
Kathryn J Strauch is recorded as entered in the Elgin Iowa post office as second class mail matter in Fayette County Mrs Strauch appears in the local post office filing noting her status and location for mail handling and circulation records.
A 1937 editorial questions the unemployment insurance and old age pension plan. It notes a one percent payroll tax for workers and employers this year, with funds going to the general treasury rather than a dedicated fund. The piece warns about future administrations altering the program and losing benefits for workers and retirees. The author cites Oelwein Register as the source.
A Picayune Miss editorial notes a classroom scene at Pica yone high school where a student was shamed for asking why the editor uses plural pronouns. The piece argues editors speak for many readers, not just themselves, and warns against egotism in editorial writing.
A compact summary reflects a real man as someone who values effort over entitlement. He seeks honest work and wages, keeps promises, protects friends, minds his business, and avoids judging others. He offers excuses for others, exercises patience, and is ready to live fully and face death without fear.
Alden Pinney received a wooden Japanese headstone from friend H. E. Rogers serving in the Philippines. A birthday dinner honors Iva Jac and several friends. social visits include Fred Miller in West Union, Will Walthers visiting from Elkader, and Mrs. Sidney Rubyer hosting A. S. C. guests. Mrs. Weidich of Dubuque attends a dinner. Fred Falb, Doris Grimes, and Dora Matthews are noted among local movements. grippe sickness sidelines C. L. Freiburghhaus briefly. The West Union area coverage also mentions travel to St. Joe, Missouri, and weather challenges.
TI Til will occupy the pulpit at the German Baptist church next Sunday. Emma Baldwin is reported ill with inflammatory rheumatism at her home. The old Wade house in West Union burned down early Sunday morning, formerly home to the Shinnifelt family. Henry Topp visited West Union last Friday. Mrs Knight and Mae Conner visited West Union Monday. Chris Moser, recently home from a weeks confinement with a broken ankle, now uses a crutch. Geo N Schori is among the sick, Tena Nelson helping in T J Capper’s store sale. Mrs F W Hughes hosted a small party Sunday evening.
In a Detroit letter, Campbell Ewald Company executive Ewald states newspapers are the most vital factor for influencing the local market for Chevrolet and other national producers. He argues the media choice should guide ad strategy in any community.
A Des Moines based pictorial magazine by the Cowles firm was barred from circulating in Canada as indecent and obscene. The decision is expected to fuel demand, with the ban drawing attention to the publication despite the restriction.
Editor Bruce laments two blank pages in the Rolfe Arrow and the lack of advertising support. Dexter, Iowa, faced a shop closure due to poor patronage, while the Dexter News revival showed strong backing. The West Bend Journal argues community news benefits all and business owners should sustain newspapers to uphold local growth.
Deputy sheriff A. J. Kutschat notes a Fayette county case where a Cedar Rapids arrest followed suspicion of stealing a 161 bushel oats load. The farmer-owner denied consigning oats, while neighbor Henry L. James discovered a missing load from his bin after questioning. The Argo Gazette frames the incident as a single, decisive guess.
The January debt estimate shows 418.08 dollars per person, totaling about 54 billion dollars. Federal debt stands at 384.41 billion, with state and local carrying the remainder. A typical five person family would owe roughly 2080 dollars, while some individuals and corporations dodge portions of the tax load.
Last Thursday January 14 a joint farm bureau and follow-up meeting was held at Alton Medberrys home. A pot-luck dinner was served. In the afternoon the men held their monthly meeting and a lesson on child development The Influences of Heredity and Environment was presented to twelve ladies by Mrs. W S Rothlisberger and Mrs. Albert Dennler Plans for the years program were made.
The Atomskea Journal serving Lansing and Waukon began its fifty-eighth year last week with founders Dunlevy Bros John and Tom still in charge. Let The Echo handle its printing.
Final report and petition for discharge of J C Probert referee to sell real estate in case 24116 Nellie Burke plaintiff vs Mrs Webb et al. Hearing set at 10 A M January 25 1937 in West Union Iowa Court House. ESTEY ESTEY attorneys for the referee.
Clayton county assessors start compiling 1997 assessments for land and personal property. Auditor Seifert says land values will be about the same as 1933. Northwest district assessors named Marion Lind in Marion township Carroll Klingman in Highland township and Harold B Turner in Grand Meadow township.
The article outlines the origins of various nuts. Peanuts and pecans are native to the Southern states, while Brazil nuts, filberts, cashews and pistachios are imported. Walnuts involve both imported and domestic production with English walnuts from France and California and black walnuts from the United States. Almonds mostly come from Spain and Italy, while California grows almonds and Italy and Turkey supply filberts. Cashews originate in India.
William McKinley, noted for his Civil War combat reputation, began displaying leadership early by forming and directing a daily after school group of mock soldiers, demonstrating organizational skill and discipline from a young age.
Clinton County records show 36 divorces in the past year, up from 23 in 1936 and 28 in 1994, while marriages declined from 195 in 1935 to 166 in 1936 and 168 in 1934. Stamp collectors note a phila telic rarity on seal No 67 in each tuberculosis seal sheet. Sumner Gazette suggests printing money could curb crime and unrest.
The Fayette county farm bureau sends a 25 to 30 member delegation to the annual Farm Bureau Federation meeting at the Shrine Auditorium in Des Moines. Attendees from this county include Herbert Meisquier Arlington Sylvan Hoag Elgin Grant Lauer Eldorado and other local leaders. KGLO radio debuts as a Mason City Globe Gazette owned station began broadcasting Sunday.
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