08 Jun 1933
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
1
Roger Babson warns that true economy saves people not just money and urges restraint on excess spending and taxes. He cautions deflation harms purchasing power and employment, insisting sane cuts and maintained incomes to keep labor employed and demand alive, per Express in Red Oak Iowa.
Local reports indicate a forest camp for about 200 Iowa men near McGregor is highly likely with McGregor and Decorah camps slated. A military inspector and state representative will survey sites soon as Ames state college professor G B MacDonald and Florence Clark push for conservation labor over five months.
A large crowd from Elgin attended the Weat Union pavilion dance last Thursday evening during the free night for Elgin guests. Mr and Mrs Ed Capel Mr and Mrs Ray DeSart and Dean Erma Jane Yosephine Marian Widney and Chas Feller were among attendees. They spent Friday at the state park near Larzont.
Robert Bell son of Mrs Sophia Bell of this city died after an accidental discharge of a 22 caliber rifle while on a motor trip north of Clear Lake. He was shot in the wrist eye and died at 8:50 pm at the hospital. Born July 23, 1911 in Elgin, he lived in Waseca since age two and a half. He married Bernice Engebretson on June 28, 1982 and is survived by his widow, an infant son Richard Eugene, his mother and three sisters. Funeral was held Wednesday at the home and Episcopal church with Rev Ivar Rameeth and Rev William Rice officiating.
A Des Moines publication records the 1882 and 1988 statements for London Assurance Corp based in New York City. It notes admitted assets of 7,488,074.89 and total liabilities of 8,184,012.89 with policyholder surplus, signed by Commissioner E. W. Clare in Des Moines on April 1, 1988.
An Arlington resident was found guilty in superior court of intoxication by Judge Jay Cook and fined 925 after twenty witnesses testified. He announced plans to appeal. The mayor faces a neglect of duty charge, waived preliminary examination, and was bound over to await grand jury action with a $500 bond posted. Telegraph Herald notes. Zella Boyle visited West Union to help the Cullins settle in their new home. Jack Stone from Colling spent a week with Frances Skarshaug.
A local note warns fishermen to limit minnows they take on trips due to high mortality in minnow peils. Boil down water, keep minnows in proper pails, and refresh water daily. Preserve stock by returning survivors to the water as needed.
A miscues filled note outlines fishing tips about keeping minnows alive longer, proper hook placement through the upper lip or back, and crawling bait techniques. It mentions fly spray, and references Mr William Walthers Hikader Leo Welthers Fern Stich Garnaville and local families visiting. It notes seasonal travel for Elgin youths from Fayette and names Albert Exn Schori and Mrs C Wenger with family context.
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