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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
1
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An editorial denounces treating fugitives as sport, arguing crime is not a game. It urges public bias against killers, kidnappers, and robbers, insisting criminals deserve no sympathy or fair play while evading justice. Public opinion should back law enforcement.
A satirical column from Newa Ridgewood New Jersey contrasts American cultural spending with a disdain for paying for books, urges local purchase and advertising to grow hometown economies, and quotes quips about taxes and driving caution. It blends social critique with humorous one liners and reflections on free speech and taxes.
Iowa lawmakers begin as Gov Herring and Lt Gov Kraschel start second terms. The article notes liquor law debates and proposed investigations into the liquor commission and Marshalltown soldiers home, plus election contest actions. It references Sioux City bootlegging concerns, upcoming bills, and eventful voting machine issues. Oleg Nelson returns as Sergeant at Arms, a veteran of Civil War days.
Gov Herring told the legislature that chain stores and chain oil stations should be taxed and profits from state liquor stores turned over to the state old age assistance fund. He praised the interim committee on government reduction and advocated a state welfare board with power. Inaugural message proposes stricter beer laws and signals potential action from General Assembly members.
The Fayette county district court records show 23 divorces granted in 1934 while 174 marriage licenses were issued, making divorces about 13 percent of marriages. The piece also notes a New Hampshire fire department charity ball on January 2 with 325 tickets sold and a net profit of 278 dollars.
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