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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
3
A vocal pedestrian laments drivers who act as if they have exclusive highway rights. He urges rail restraint, noting laws grant rights but decency and the right to live must prevail over reckless speeding cutting in and endangering others.
A discussion notes that about 63.51 dollars of a new car’s price represent taxes and an estimated annual gasoline tax of 22.50 dollars applies to both new and old cars.
The former Waukon People's bank building, originally costing about $90,000, sold recently to the State bank for $18,000. A Sioux Center farmer demonstrates a home made tractor hook-up that plows 50 acres of corn daily using a two row cultivator and two single row cultivators operated by his two daughters, allowing four rows per trip.
A congressional letter discusses support for a new farm bill to guard against price surges, crop loans, and insurance, stressing farmer unity and awareness. It notes road funding, GCC camp reforms, Boy Scout Jamboree attendance and safety, and the need for citizens to know their congressman to influence government.
Private shipyards quoted 46 to 59 million dollars per battleship while government yards argue 36 or 37 million dollars suffices. The note mentions the Capitol as a magnificent U.S. building in a broader context.
Virginia women lead a campaign to remove highway billboards, arguing signs spoil scenic beauty and distract drivers. They claim broad motorist support and plan to push laws reducing highway clutter, with Virginia legislature as the battleground and national attention likely.
Nashua Scout mothers fund raise over 200 for troop expenses. Base for 19.8 mile blacktop from Waukon to Yellow river bridge north of McGregor will use crushed rock mixed with oil in an 8 inch layer and packed with water. Three shifts and about 150 men to work, target October 1 completion.
Sunday and Friday visits dot Grand Meadow as Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burans Gloria and Florence Ericknow join relatives in various homes. Oak Olson and Bertha Olson host guests while Willard Martin and family travel near El Dorado. Clarence Olson Quenton Thorson and others gather at Ole Blockhus and Mrs. Olivia Olson hosts visitors. Bert Lyngaas Ames Olson buy binders. The Sewing Circle met at church parlors. many names appear in social visits around town.
Elmer Larson and Mrs. Geo Hanson hosted a bazaar with Genevieve Anderson reporting on it. A large crowd attended. Civil Service Commission data show 829 193 public payroll employees on April 1, excluding COC and relief workers. Ed Paugh, 56, Corydon farmer, died Friday from lightning while loading a hay rack. A Russian worker’s average wage is pegged at 10 to 12 dollars in the United States by a noted author. Heaven Hotter Than Hell Saturday! Heaven City Wisconsin logged 88 degrees versus 93 in Hell Michigan. Heaven City, formed about 14 years ago, emphasizes people values and runs a honey business netting about 10 thousand dollars annually.
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