This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
5
Wm G Shepherd reports from major farm states that a strong rebound in farming is underway. Hog prices have surged, mortgage relief is broadening, and optimistic outlooks propel farmers toward renewed profits as Texas crops and Iowa corn recover, while small-town buyers like Dewitt investor Vegge show dramatic gains in stored grain value.
The Echo reports 500 new tag directories delivered by the Echo printing department to the N. W. Bell Telephone Co in Elgin. Patrons are urged to discard old directories now and refer to the new edition for updated party numbers and improved service. The company releases directories annually in July for customer convenience.
A plea highlights Elgin band members who rehearse in the town hall and perform concerts every Thursday. They endure heat and insects, yet receive little compensation or applause despite raising about $100 annually for essential music purchases. The writer urges locals to show enthusiasm and appreciation for the town’s band.
Ole Benson, already healing from a broken leg, slipped while moving from bed and broke the same leg again last Thursday. Dr. Wolf and Fred Mueh rlethaler transported him to University of Iowa Hospitals. He remains in the hospital for treatment. Mrs. John Falk hosted Dr. H. H. Wolf and family for dinner. Mrs. Carrie Larson and son Perry visited Caledonia, Minnesota, with Mrs. Larson’s sister, Mrs. Ben Ruble.
The piece weighs hog price trends against wheat, oats, and corn in Iowa. It notes eggs and bees must rise, employment improves weekly, and by the next hog crop prices may reach the prewar $7.25 per hundredweight. A cautious message urges faith and patience before a full recovery.
At the Elgin Community Club meeting, members urged the Highway Commission to make permanent improvements on Highway 172, aiming to pave rather than gravel the route between here and Clermont. The club plans to petition to preserve the daily star mail train connection via Fay ette while seeking better north south connections and will keep meetings monthly through summer with lunch service postponed to fall.
The Echo subscription list was corrected Monday July 10 and all payments up to that time should show on the address tags. Will you please check yours against your receipt and notify us if it does not match. A family group from Arlington and Iowa City visited their father Ole Benson in hospital with a fractured leg.
The United Press estimated Iowa would receive more than 343 million dollars for various loans and projects under the new deal. Federal farm loans total 100 million, home loan mortgages 118 million, public works 20 million, highway construction 20 million, reforestation 20 million, and drainage district refinancing 150 thousand.
The federal processing tax on wheat took effect at midnight July 8, adding about seven tenths of a cent per pound of flour produced. It notes a 20 percent reduction in acreage during 1934-35, reflecting a shift in farming activity amid the new rate.
Prices for Iowa farm products show grain and butterfat nearing the 1909 to 1914 pre war averages. Corn, wheat, and oats align closely, while hogs and cattle lag. A table compares pre war, June 1933, and current prices for corn, wheat, oats, hogs, beef cattle, butterfat, bees, and wool.
Fayette County checkers B. J. Duffy of Clinton and C. J. Pilla mier of Dubuque completed a week of auditing Fayette county officials. About three weeks were spent verifying records and funds receipted. The team then proceeded to Decorah to audit Winneshiek county officials.
Sheriff H J Nehring arrested Roy Bartholomew and Heine Schwendiman of West Union last week on liquor law grounds. They face preliminary hearing Thursday. no charges yet. Both jailed in Fayette County. New jail arrivals: Jessie Dresbach and Frank Johnson of Oelwein. Johnson serves 10 days for intoxication. Dresbach awaiting September grand jury action on maintaining a liquor nuisance. Dresbach recently divorced by Judge Taylor. Sheriff Nehring also returned Fred Robertson to Independence State Hospital after prior county and state hospital incarcerations. car registrations show 22 new autos in Fayette in June. 6,271 registered in 1933 vs 7,042 in 1932 year-to-date, with June up 22 vs last year. Two divorces granted in district court: Beulah Bradley Ames and Paul Ames, married 1931, divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment. E R O'Brien of Oelwein represented plaintiff.
Honie and His Gang will entertain crowds at Elgin Park Saturday night starting at 8 15 sharp. Last Saturday the German Band drew a large audience. Two Elkader high school girls Helen Behrens 16 and Vernita Alderson 17 drowned in the Volga River near Mederville Monday evening while swimming. Don Meder retrieved the bodies from 16 feet of water. They were survived by both parents and a sister each.
Wadena, a league newcomer, defeated Elgin 15 to 0 as Dutch Aeschliman held Elgin to four hits while Wadena rapped sixteen hits, four for extra bases. Ragged defense and Elgin’s weak hitting doomed the visitors. next meetings set Elgin against West Union and Wadena against Oelwein.
Elgin softball fans witnessed a busy week starting with a 12 to 11 loss at Clermont Monday night. The next evening West Union Mechanics visited and were defeated 19 to 11 as a large crowd packed the Elgin grounds.
Mrs H Steele thanks friends for messages of cheer during her hospital confinement in Iowa City. Grateful for the thoughtful support received while recovering.
Weibel Mill Co offers 80e shell for bagged oyster shells at 902 5 cents per bag in 5 sack lots. Limited quantity. Buy now or pay higher later. Phone us quickly.
The East Clermont Luther League sponsors an ice cream social at Oscar Lien's home Friday evening July 14 with program starting at 8 15. Rev Fuxa of Detroit visited overnight with Hans Keiser and left Monday for Chicago. The Brainard Ladies Aid Society helped at Melvin Boyer home all day.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.