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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
1
The Elgin Echo lists the F711 dial entry recorded as second class mail on January 1, 1691 at the Fayette County post office, under the act of March 2, 1852.
Foreign Display per inch Local Display per inch Readers per line Classified per word Payable in advance minimum 2s for each insertion No commission of Thanks Memoriam Cards Resolutions of Respect obituaries poetry all at regular advertising rates where admission charged for church society and school notices and obituaries poetry all at regular rates.
Rich's analysis argues that labor unrest spans laborers manufacturers farmers and consumers with shared stakes. He notes postwar tensions and price margins fuel conflict and upward pressure on wages while buyers struggle to absorb higher costs. The piece cautions balance among all parties as key to easing unrest.
A speaker critiques the balance among labor, farmers, and manufacturers as a packer strike drives unrest. He warns of higher prices, reduced eating, and market disruptions while urging fair wages, better standards, and a return to steady production to restore buying power.
Geo Vaughn and wife left Elgin Monday for a visit with relatives in Minneapolis then plan to stay with Vaughn’s mother in Kansas City Missouri. They expect to be away until early spring. Gus Hackmann resumes studies in Kansas City while continuing work at the pest office. Mildred Harrington visits from Cedar Rapids and moves to Waukesha to finish a term. Isaac Gehring to Sisseton South Dakota for a year’s position. Ella Olson visits aunt Mary Skarshaug in Clarke mont. H H Gilbertson heads to Eagle Grove on business. Orville Paige and Myrtle Olson Paige welcomed a son born Saturday January 15. B J Baumgartner of Citizens State Bank visited Dubuque. Mrs. Fred Kohler hosts quilting parties as Elgin revives old fashioned quilting.
An experienced apple picker demonstrates safe technique by properly setting his ladder and staying balanced while working. He maintains steady posture and works with the same ease as on the ground.
Fayette County Iowa board met in regular session with five members present. Approved Fred A House beer permit in Eldora and audited claims and salaries for county offices. Also approved quit claims to Schaum’s Add Gelwein and property transfers after tax sale adjustments. adjourned to December 6 1945.
The P. Strauch family received word of the death of Robert S. Strauch on December 28 in San Diego California. He was the younger son of OG. F. and Helen Strauch formerly of Waverly Pa. His mother died in July 1943. Bob was traveling with his father and stepmother visiting Mesa Arizona and Los Angeles en route to Herta Strauch. He is survived by his father and one brother William.
We speak of South American neighbors yet modern air routes shorten distances. We are closer to Moscow than to some cities in South America, highlighting surprising global proximity and travel links shaping understanding of geography.
A safety note warns that carrying a passenger on a bicycle heightens risk and can lead to loss of control. The advisory stresses that bikes are designed for one rider and advises against sharing a seat, especially in traffic.
The Elgin Ladies Cemetery Association held its annual election at Mrs. John Fe’s home on Thursday January 17 naming officers for 1946 President Mrs. Max Thoma Vice president Mrs. Lula Schmid Secretary Mrs. Tille Hanson Treasurer Mrs. R W Muehlenthaler Finance committee Mrs S W Kuster and Mrs Lulu Schmid Directors Mrs H D Yack Mrs Carrie Steele Mr Edith Berg Mrs Emma Olson and Mrs F C Muehlethaler
ONARA requests 100,000 wild water buffaloes from Australia to replace animals destroyed by Japan in the Philippines. Destruction disrupted food production in the Philippines and the Dutch East Indies. Australia seeks herds in northern and western regions after serial surveys found large numbers.
Ed Medberry, who just closed a sale on a farm near West Union, has rented the Max Medberry farm southwest of Elgin and plans to move soon. He will buy stock and machinery from his brother and perform some farm work for Max at his current site, the former Kr. Hardt arm. Max Medberry manages the Elgin Cooperative, limiting his farming time.
The expansion of aircraft engine facilities from July 1940 to June 1944 exceeded air frame expansion by ten percent, signaling urgent need for more engine output after Pearl Harbor. Four motored bombers and growing multi engine types intensified engine production pressures.
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