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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1935
Page
4
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Gypsies in a Ford V-8 robbed farmer Claus Steffen north of Fayette, taking $40 after a road question session. Sheriff H J Nehring noted no solid clues beyond the car type and direction. A second item mentions a highway paving plan likely to reduce dust on highway 61 between Waukon and Postville. Men watch the clock most when sleeping on the job.
A column reflects on political courage and integrity in Congress, praising Tobey of New Hampshire as steady and candid. It critiques officials who sacrifice national welfare for personal political gain, urging vigilance against self serving maneuvering.
After weeks of pleasant weather the forecast calls for rising temperatures in Washington. The heat is expected to push style notes as fashionable ladies prepare to wear summer furs amid record highs and humid days ahead.
Iowa's beer tax receipts from beer manufactured or distributed in the state rise steadily, even with limited local brewing. The federal public works loans for construction grants will move from 30 to 45 percent and loan interest drops from 4 to 3 percent, though bond markets threaten demand.
A newspaper note jokes that qualifying for an old age pension could be tied to proving forebears fought in the Revolutionary War or signed the Declaration. The tongue in cheek line plays on the stringent legal requirements and the idea of a personal tattoo as proof.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across Grand Meadow and surrounding areas. Names include Olson, Lyngaas, Lien, Martie, Halverson, Reinhart, Thorson, and Erickson among others, with trips to Elkader Vinton Cedar Rapids and Clermont park. A rural eighth grade program in Elkader awarded diplomas. A Sunday picnic honors Myrtle Erickson and Rosa Maurer visitors from Fayette.
Iowa State College extension economists predict steady to strong butter prices in the coming month or two despite increased production from heavy rains. Weekly production gains narrow the gap with 1984 figures, though output remains below normal. Imports may rise later if prices advance and consumer demand improves.
Mrs. W. Rubyer of Randalia visited briefly in Elgin last Thursday. Louise Brockhausen called on Mrs. Fritz. Mae Hulberg of Northville visited George Anderson's. Charlotte Tebbe hosted birthday party for girls. Mrs. Miller taken to hospital in Iowa City for treatment. Families from La Porte City Elkader Canton Guttenberg Volga City and others visited Elgin for Memorial Day and family events. Enamel sale at Feller's Hdw West Elgin. Various travels include teaching assignments, picnics, and recreational outings around Elkader Monona and nearby towns.
A cream grading school for all persons in Fayé county who buy cream or churn butter was conducted in West Union last Thursday at the courthouse assembly room. The forenoon featured instruction, while the afternoon offered an examination applicants must pass to continue in the cream buying work, with A. A. Felder of Guttenberg, state dairy and food inspector, in charge.
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