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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
1
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In a July 23 1936 column from Oneonta Daily Star the writer argues Mussolini will turn Ethiopia into an Italian colony by stationing half a million soldiers to occupy and develop the land, aiming to absorb manpower and create a profitable possession while noting parallels to ancient Rome and potential lessons for Hitler and Britain.
The Kansas City Times outlines T. 8. Stribling's novel idea authorizing licensed politicians with four year training, likening to doctors and lawyers. It notes a four year gap before implementation and questions quacks occupying politics, suggesting Hopkins and Tugwell groups might craft a temporary solution.
A witty appraisal labels a man as a “fairly decent animal” under comforts like tasty food and shared bed, but deems him the “Wildest animal in the zoo” if any of these conditions fail. The piece mocks male vanity and dependence while hinting at domestic power dynamics.
A concise note highlights how a prudent buyer routinely scans advertising pages to catch deals, discounts, and new offerings. The brief emphasizes ongoing vigilance, timely purchases, and awareness of market changes to maximize value.
Mr and Mrs Christ Dummernuth greet a daughter born Sunday. Glen Kinney visited his brother Robert and wife in Aurora Sunday. E G Stoehr has recovered enough to walk downtown though still weak. Arthur Strehr reports a new residence in Redfield South Dakota. Del bert Bakeman injured a boy when hay loading broke a rope and double tree struck him. Al Schori traveled to Madison Wisconsin on business. A bright girl was born to Mr and Mrs John Baldwin on Sunday. Mrs Frank Gehring’s cancer operation in Rochester Minnesota yields gratifying news. Ray DeSart has covered mail route 3 in Hans Grether’s absence. Mrs Erp Brockhausen and son Edward visit from Freeport arrived Monday. Louisa Holzer resigns as Hotel Dewey cook. Miss Brown to succeed. Mrs John Frey and children of Guttenberg visit her parents and return home with sister Eva and Louisa Holzer.
A light exchange shows She from northern Iowa jokes about heavy underwear in Florida, He from Missouri replies with a witty misread. She quips that the real untapped area lies under his hat, hinting at hidden ideas or wit.
A reflection contrasts George Washington’s era with today’s tech and comforts such as fountain pens, sewing machines, cars, radios, telephones, air travel, ice cream, Coca Cola, newspapers, and home mail delivery. Wade Guenther notes debate over updating the Constitution to fit changing times.
A Sunday family gathering was held at Will Chase’s home with Rosa Schlupp of Elgin Ida Meyer and family Mar tin Hanson and family Era Meyer and son Jake Frieden Eva and George of West Union Will Meyer and family of Maynard George Nichols and family Lester Meyer and family M Berger and son John from near Volga Volga News reports a cordial picnic dinner with many relatives in attendance.
The northeastern Iowa district lumbermen gathered in West Union on Friday evening July 10 with a 7 o'clock dinner for 22 guests at the Rex Hotel. After dinner C. B. Schori of Elgin was elected chairman to succeed Harold Jamison of Oelwein as topics of interest to members were discussed.
A brief note reports the Dionnes failed to produce more than one birth. The Observer calls the outcome disappointing and laments the limited litter, urging readers to phone in news promptly.
Walter Olson and family left for Grinnell where he becomes director of the Social Service League for Poweshiek County. He had led Fayette County Social Relief under the State Emergency Relief administration since March, praised as able and efficient. Fayette County had just been removed from relief, and with conditions in the workforce it seemed prudent to move.
Federal agents report moonshine production remains steady at similar levels to prohibition days. They attribute continued activity to high liquor prices and lenient penalties for alcohol tax evasion, despite repeal.
Harry Stoeffler, owner of Quality Meat Market, helped publish this week's Press by placing warm rollers in his refrigerator after a printer’s dilemma. Four hours later the rollers cooled and the issue rolled off the Guttenberg press on time.
A Sumner man built a cooling system from an old safe radiator in a frame with a high speed fan and cold well water pumped through it. The improvised unit reportedly cooled the shop about 96 degrees below outdoor temperature, praised as a highly effective home made cooling setup in town. Read the Echo ads for bargains.
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