30 Jan 1936
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
1
Kathryn J. Strauch, local editor, is introduced in a note from the Elgin Fayette County office, with mention of the post office handling as second class mail matter.
Advertising rates listed for Foreign Display Local Display Readers Classified words and per line prices. Mentions payments in advance minimums and no agency commission. Includes cards of thanks in memoriam resolutions and obituary poetry with regular rates.
A Daily Tribune editorial defines belief in oneself as a steady, internal drive. It argues enduring effort creates lasting success, unlike quick, flashy wins seen as luck. The piece notes steady progress over months and years earns real distinction. It emphasizes continuous achievement without reliance on praise or external prompting.
A medium sized life insurer reports that its sales in the first eleven months of 1925 rose 27 percent over the same period in 1954. It notes a sustained run of growth across 2 percent of months, while many insurers show similar gains. The Chronicle Telegraph cites Americans as retaining thrift foresight and self reliance, with buyers funding future security independently rather than seeking public aid.
A public notice urges feeding birds in cold weather and to inform wardens or sportsmen if more feeding is needed. It jokes about Chinese hats from discarded lamp shades. A note mentions a one million defense appropriation as a record peace time budget. The adage warns about truth telling and suggests trying Want Ada for buying or renting.
A sweeping claim portrays a city as beset by unprecedented lawlessness with twenty four women murdered or dying from brutal assaults in the past year. Harold Rogers reports from Honolulu to his people that arrivals are safe and en route to the Philippines with possible later travel to China.
A 1936 Sabula Gazette Iowa correspondent writes from California describing frigid temperatures and strong winds, noting snow and fashion contrasts. The letter playfully targets rugged men and fashion in a brisk climate, ending with a prompt to read Echo ads for bargains.
Larvey Carroll a 13 year old from Keaneil ran away to Cape Girardeau to see movie star Shirley Tem. A policeman met him after the show and he spoke with Police Chief Exigar at the station. The chief bought him new clothes paid his lodging and arranged the ride home.
J F Cooley of Clermont informs the Echo that a Masonville newspaper start report was an error. He published two Masonville advertising sheets, causing the confusion, and says a regular publication is still in the air with no current plans to move or change residence.
An Equitable Life Assurance Society check for 5111.57 was received by Payette County Auditor D. H. Cline covering delinquent taxes on fifteen recently foreclosed farms mainly in the county’s south, many from 1933 taxes. The lump sum is smaller than some past foreclosures, which have reached around 10,000 dollars, and Equitable is believed to hold more Fayette county farms than other insurers combined.
The congress of the United States has the power to declare war according to Article I section 8 paragraph N of the Constitution. It has been the practice in the United States for congress to declare that a state of war exists and to charge the President with its prosecution as commander of the nation's military. Congress then provides for the raising of troops and money, neither of which the President can do.
The term bibelots or bibelote refers to small ornaments used to decorate shelves or cabinets. Collectors prize bronze pieces, bits of rare china, porcelain, and other antiques as decorative novelties.
Five men from Postville and one from Elgin took civil service exams in Postville on Saturday for a third place at the Toca post office. David Henry, current holder with slight military training, is favored to win. If they fail to secure the post, they gain yearlong eligibility. Examinants included Arthur Thoma Jack LaVelle Shafer Cole David Henry of Postville and Harold Conner of Elgin. Boise Capper’s appointment as postmaster is welcomed by friends.
A humorous line mocks market mood as times improve yet the ole market declines. The remark notes a switch from better to worse during a low mood period, attributed to an elder speaker.
Chicago’s name derives from an Indian term meaning strong. The first white settlement began in 1804, with the town developing around 1830.
A chemist states that the belief that negroes and Indians are immune to poison ivy has long been proven incorrect.
The item lists a street address 114 S Vine St in Weat Union Iowa with office phone 601 and residence phone 33.
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