Capitol Faith and Trade in a 20th Century World
A letter reflects on American trade policy, urging foreign buying as a two way street, and argues for modernizing the economy beyond Middle Ages practices. It notes congressional adjournment, compromises in legislation, and job cuts in government departments, with concern for displaced workers. The author cites Cordell Hull’s stance and Omar D. Holden to illustrate pragmatic, balanced debate.
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Snd
Cordell Bultthas
America
Wool Pool Sells For Twenty Seven Cents A Pound
The sixteenth Fayette county wool pool sold Saturday at 27 cents per pound, a flat price. Last year it fetched 9.60 per pound, with 18.12 in Ohio. Prices in 1680 were 28.84 for first and 19 for seconds. In 1029 the firm bought wool at 85 for first and 27 for wee dads. Heavy country buying fuels speculation on this year’s pooled wool amount.
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Fayette County
Elgin Wins Second Game of Season Over West Union
Elgin edged West Union to clinch a second game of the season after a rough start. A timely hit by Frank Kiple broke the logjam in the first inning as Elgin out-hit West Union, despite some shaky fielding. Next up, Elgin hosts Arlington while other local games shift: Hawkeys at Oelwein, Wadena at West Union, and Nobe-Oelweie paired with Hawkeye after schedule changes. The Elgin German Band performed at Postville last week and will appear in Waukon this Saturday in a political program ahead of a June 20 stop in Postville for the 4-County Farm Bureau meeting featuring a national secretary.
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Atte
Elgin
Frank Kiple
Bieln
West Union
Boone ‘Peel
How Do They Get By With It In Bread Weights
The letter contends bakers in big cities sell 12 ounce loaves at the same price as 16 ounce loaves, cheating customers who assume standard weight. It notes a Southeast Iowa meeting chose to enforce a 16 ounce loaf at seven cents, praising rural bakers over larger competitors.
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At & Ceme
Iowa
Depositors Sign Waivers in Elgin State Bank Campaign
Officers report strong voluntary response as patrons at distant points and locals sign waivers mailed by the bank. The institution aims to finish the campaign soon to restore normal business and remove senate file restrictions, inviting any outstanding depositors to discuss the plan.
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Elgin State Bank
Senate
One Rule Applies to All Depositors in Bank Policy
The question asks if B1 per cent of depositors signing up for 75 per cent of deposits allows those not signed up to withdraw. The state department applies one rule to all depositors, regardless of waiver status. Once the required amount is waived, orders to open accounts and all handling fall under uniform supervision and restrictions.
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State Department
West Union Couples Tie Knot in Glenside and Here
Wedding announcements from West Union report George L. Cohen of West Union and Isabel Katz of Glenside Pa wed in Glenside on June 7. Cohen, theater manager in West Union, and his bride plan to reside there. Also, Mary Patterson and Eugene Tiff were married in West Union on a Monday in May and will live in Valentine Nebraska where she works for the weather bureau.
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West Union
George L. Cohen
That City
Isabel
Katz
Glenside
Penn
Death of Ole Jellum at 72 in Clayton County
Ole Jellum of Clayton County died Tuesday June 6 at age 72 from an intestinal obstruction. Born December 12, 1880 on the old homestead east of here, he was unmarried and left three siblings, Gunder Jellum of Osage and Mrs. Nels Loftsgard of Elgin. Son of Ole E and Viel Jellum, early settlers. Funeral held at Norway Lutheran church near St Olaf June 9 with Rev. Strandford officiating. Burial in Norway cemetery.
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Ole Jellum
Clayton County
Mr. Jellum
Here
Gunder Jellum
Osage
Nels Loftsgard
Elgin
Ole E
Viel Jellum
Norway Lutheran Church
St. Olaf
Strandford
Norway Cemetery
Salt and Flour Car Deliveries Set for June 17
A Morton salt car and a flour and feed car are due to arrive at Highn on Saturday, June 17, for unloading on Saturday and Monday. Bulk salt will be sold from the car at 60. Also advertised are 100 towel bags and various salt and flour offers, with prices and terms unclear due to damaged text.
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Morton’s
Highn
Wadena Tops Hawkeye In Close 8–2 Victory
Wadena defeated Hawkeye 8 to 2 as Dutch Aeschliman pitched and Don Leonhart caught. Aeschliman fanned 10 with no walks, while Hawkeye used two pitchers. John Hansen, a Wadena merchant, takes on club manager duties for the season. Nearby events include field trifle Sunday near Weakon and Elgin fans planning a Sunday delegation.
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Wadena
Hawkey
Aeschliman
Don Leonhart
Hawkeye
John Hansen
Wadoena
Fox Field
Weakon
Elgin
Ada Topp
Dubuque
Howard
Frieds
Miller
Elisabeth
Winfred McMillan
Federal relief funds directed to direct aid in June
A distorted report notes that funds received for federal relief are to be spent on direct aid rather than work relief projects. Auditors were authorized to issue warrants on a limited basis with the available funds allocated to direct relief for the county during June.
Sells Into New Territory By John Falk & Sons
John Falk & Sons sold cars to distant points including Switzerland and California last week when they opened a new territory. They sold an Oldsmobile sedan to Dr. Frank Mock visiting town, who plans to show natives a real car when he returns home from Fort Duchesne. Also noted: Worshipful Master A. F. and A. M. W. B. Kohler left for Cedar Rapids for the grand lodge, joined by A. J. Phillips of Postville. Betty Strauch had tonsils removed at Decorah hospital by Dr. H. H. Wolf and was sent home the next day.
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John Falk & Sons
Switzerland
California
Frank Mock
Dr. Mock
Fort Duchesne
Van
W. Bf, Kohler
Silverleaf Lodge
A. F
A. M
Cedar Rapida
A. J. Phillips
Postville
Betty Strauch
Decorah Hospital
H. H. Wolf
Portville Hit By Severe Hailstorm And Wind
A heavy hailstorm with strong winds struck Postville on Thursday causing extensive window and roof damage. Lutheran church, school, Turner Opera House and numerous homes suffered shattered panes while uprooted trees and damaged barns were reported on the outskirts of town.
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Postville
School House
Turner Opera House
Secretary American F B to Speak at Postville
M S Winder of the American Farm Bureau Federation will be the principal speaker at a four county Farm Bureau meeting in Turner Hall Postville on Tuesday evening June 20. Each county to provide two numbers and Fayette county will be represented by the Elgin German Band and the Clermont Pleasant Valley male quartet. The 800 seat hall is expected to be filled as rural residents attend. About 1200 attended the Waterloo meeting last week to hear E A Ones, president of the federation. The Postville gathering will begin at 8:00 o clock as soon as possible.
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M. S. Winder
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Turner Hall
Postville
Elgin
Clermont
Pleasant Valley
Fayette County
Waterloo
E. A. O Nes
E Ladies Aid Elect Officers at Year End Meeting
The four divisions of the M Ei Ladies Aid Society met at the church parlors last Thursday afternoon and closed their year. Officers elected: Mrs Thoma secretary and Mrs Chas Feller treasurer. A lunch followed and a large crowd attended.
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Thoma
Chas. Feller
Heavy May Rain Record in Dubuque
May rainfall in Dubuque totaled seven and one quarter inches the highest for any May since 1927 and the wettest month since August 1926. The rain fell on 23 days with a 24 hour downpour of 1.96 inches on May 19 20, as announced by L W Dick, head of the Dubuque weather bureau offices.
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Dubuque
L. W. Dick
U Trustees Re-Elected By Fayette Leader
Members of the U. S. University board of trustees whose terms expired at the end of this college year were all reelected. The list includes W. F. Baker, Decorsh, Walter H. Beall, West Union, Mia, John E. Dorman, Fayette, Milo R. Malthie, New York City, N. A. Mershon, Cedar Rapids, John R. Mott, New York City, Henry Pfeifer and Anna Pfeiffer, New York City, Earl A. Rondman, Mitchell S. D., C. W. Stevenson, Fayette, F. P. Walker, Clear Lake Fayette Leader.
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U. S. U. Board of Trustees
W. F. Baker
de— Corsh
Walter H. Beall
West Union
Mia
Fayette
Milo R. Malthie
New York City
N. A. Mershon
Cedar
Rapids
John R. Mott
Henry Pfeifer
Anna Pfeiffer
Earl
Myrig Ladies Schedule Dinner on Community Day
The Myrig ladies will serve a Community Day dinner on Friday June 16 featuring mashed potatoes fish meat gravy hot vegetables vegetable salad cottage cheese buttered buns pickles jelly pie and coffee. Dinner is 26e in the cafeteria. supper follows at 6 40 oclock charge 42e.
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Myrig
Combined Elgin Legion and Auxiliary Meeting
A joint gathering of the Elgin Legion and Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for next Wednesday evening in June at the hall. Members are urged to note the date and attend.
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Elgin Legion and Legion Auxiliary
A Breath of Spring in the Garden Night
A poet recalls meeting a woman in a garden as the night fell silent. She appears at ease with onions in her breath, a quirky, intimate moment captured in a brief verse.
Court and County Seat News Letter Arrests in Clermont and West Union
Will Wetherbes of Clermont was arrested by Deputy Sheriff A J Kutschat with liquor on his person and bound over to the September grand jury for maintaining a minor nuisance. Lloyd Ostlie, Clermont, arrested by Sheriff Nehring, pleaded not guilty to maintaining liquor-nuisance and was held for the September grand jury. Russell Paul of Fayette charged with unlawful transportation of intoxicating liquors and posted an appearance bond. Henry Udson of Clermont charged with larceny and perjury stemming from statements at Udnon's hearing before Justice Riley. Horan, in Superior Court of Oelwein, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the September grand jury. Roy Day of Waterloo served a ten day sentence for stealing shirts from Penny's store in Oelwein. A 1980 Chevrolet coach owned by Floyd Cline of West Union was stolen. car missing since 11 p.m. Arthur Stahr, formerly of West Union, discharged from Fort Madison penitentiary after completing sentence for domestic fowls theft.
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Will Wetherbes
Clermont
A. J. Kutschat
Wetherbes
Justica
Tohn T. Riley
Wetharhee
Mr. Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Lloyd Ostlie
Iby
H. J. Nehring
John T. Riley
Fayette County
Russell Paul
Fayette
H. J. ‘Nehring
Paul
Liberty
Henry Udson
Shewi Nehring
Udnon
Peava
Horan
Oelwein
Roy Day
Waterloo
Penny
Chevrolet
Weat Union
Floyd Cline
West Union
Arthur Stahr
Fort Mafigon
Wadena Child Seriously Injured in Farm Accident
Betty Minihan twelve year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan of Wadena was seriously injured Monday afternoon while playing at the Tom Baldwin farm. She rode in a carrier that derailed throwing her to the floor and striking her head. Her condition is described as serious.
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Betty Minihan
Martin Minihan
Wadena
Tom Baldwin Farm
Red Jackets to entertain at Elgin park Saturday night
The Red Jackets will host a park program in Elgin on Saturday night from 8:30 to 9:30. Everyone is invited to attend these weekly summer events with a different entertainer each week in the park.
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Red Jackets
Elgin Park
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Republic
Pitol
Congress
Fourth District
Omar Holdale
Minnesota
Holdale
Defeata West Union
Arlington
Hawkeys
Nobe
Oelweie
Waa
Post‘ville
Waukon
Wegman
Tom Mullaney
Federal
Portville
F. B
Ladies’ Aid
U. 1
U. Trustees
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