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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1931
Page
1
Notice from Elgin Iowa post office details class mail rates for Foreign and Local Display per inch and per line, with 10 cents per word for Classified, 25 cent minimum for first insertion, and special rates for Cards of Thanks In Memoriam Resolutions of Respect obituary poetry and paid notices, dated Thursday June 25 1931.
A man who failed in business blames poor results on inconsistent advertising. He vows to advertise weekly in his home paper if he starts again, warning against chasing cheap or novel schemes. The piece notes widespread mood of hardship in Fairmont Minnesota as locals stay home amid quiet weeknights and scarce social events.
Supervisors equalize farm land valuations while town readers hear of early potato harvests and new fuel standards. The column notes a June 22 garden yield, a post July 4 gasoline rule aligning with federal minimums, and a birthday gathering for Mr Johnson with relatives from Elkader St Olaf and nearby towns attending a picnic.
Iaily life item lists numerous visits and guests from Elgin Oelwein Arlington Hazelton West Union Garnaville Maynard Elkader and other nearby towns. People include Iilyria items Henry Holzer Celia Lehman Pearl Grimm Walter Rothlisberger L. C. Hummel Jacob Schneider and many relatives attending gatherings at various homes and the Nuss reunion near Arlington. Community day and home coming in Tlyria drew many attendees and a bridge trip to Lansing was noted.
Louis Martie near Elgin was struck by lightning Monday afternoon, killing three hogs but sparing the building from fire. The same barn was struck previously two years ago, debunking the notion that lightning never hits twice. Robert Greenley returns to Decorah from grandparents, local family news includes hospital discharge and a family reunion at Strawberry Point State Park.
Mrs. Mel Kohler to host the Ladies Aid Society in the church parlors this Thursday afternoon. Families visiting and community members John Schaer, Baltz Kamm, and Jason Bailey guests in recent days. Several locals mentioned ill but improving, with hospital and home visits noted among neighbors.
Mr and Mrs Chas Capper and Mrs Nella Capper visited Decorah Sunday. Pearl Grimm stayed Thursday to Monday in Walter Rothlis. Bobby Falk went to Elkader to visit his grandmother Mrs John Feiler. Clara and Alma Groth of St Ansgar visited Elgin relatives. J A Boleyn in Elgin offers nails and staples at 8 12 cents per pound. Mel Kehler installed a large ceiling fan at his store to help staff and customers during hot weather.
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