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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
1
A 1935 article argues against halting scientific agricultural research despite calls for reduced production. It compares farming to medical science, insisting ongoing lab work and cost analysis benefit future yields and farmer profits. It urges leaders who oppose research to reconsider and support applying findings to reduce surpluses and raise prices.
A local editorial asks residents to assess their own value to society by imagining a community filled with people like themselves. It poses two questions about the impact of self-centered behavior and mutual cooperation and asks readers if they would want to live in such a place.
The fragment hints at advertising ethics and detective tone in want ads. It contrasts public image with market appeal, suggesting ads should be direct and informative. No names, dates, or locations are provided to identify a specific event or person.
Society notes report Nettie Berger and Amil Schiefelbein married Thursday evening at the bride’s mother's home with attendants Miss Emma Berger and Max Thoma. Additional items include a June 27 home wedding of Mrs. Mary Baumgartner and E. Matthys, news of a Baltimore trip for Alice Conner, a scarlet fever quarantine at the M. G. Webb home, a fishing trip by local men, Ossian Enterprise editor mayer, Elgin’s loss to Elkader, and upcoming weddings plus weekend ice cream sales.
Work began Monday on the ERA project at the Fayette County home. Six relief workers and two other workmen repair plaster, replaster rooms, repaint the interior, and rebuild entrances. The project will last at least six weeks, possibly longer, and is described as worthwhile by the Union.
Elkader American Legion sponsors a full day of entertainment at the Elkader fair grounds with surprises and a fireworks display after an afternoon of programs. The notice appears in another column amid seasonal commentary on wealth and boastfulness in Decorah Journal.
State of Iowa Fayette County notice to Samuel Mosby administrator of John O Andersons estate and unknown heirs that final report and petition for discharge of guardian will be heard July 1 1955 at 10 am at West Union Court House. Objections required otherwise report will be approved and bond exonerated. 42-430
Fayete County Iowa sheriff H J Nehring and county attorney Edgar Traeger announce an Iowa attorney general opinion that all slot machines pin ball games dice games punch boards and other games of chance are illegal. Premises must remove all such devices by July 1 1935 or face vigorous prosecution amid rumors of pool halls gambling.
The Auditor of State advises that paying the Old Age Pension Tax and the Road Poll Tax before July 1, 1935 may credit the $2 Old Age Pension Tax on the 1935 Road Poll Tax. The credit cannot be granted if both taxes are paid after July 1. An unrelated report claimed a former West Union man was hung in Wisconsin for murder, which Wisconsin does not practice.
Agnes Olson of Elgin and Herold Skarshaug of Ames united in marriage at Marion Lutheran Church on Monday evening June 24 in a double ring ceremony. Rev Strandford officiated. Guests and bridal party included ushers and bridesmaids, reception at the Olson home, and plans to move to Ames after the celebration.
Wadena neighbors announce a full day of sports and festivities for the Fourth of July including a highly anticipated ball game between Wadena and Volga City. Sally Rand faced a mishap in South Bend as nails were hurled at her bubble costume. she was only slightly injured in the eye. Judge W. L. Eichendorf and Ruth Bergman of McGregor wed in Dubuque on June 19. Elsie Smith returns from University hospital Iowa City and is improving. The Bergs and friends toured Backbone State Park at Strawberry Point. A. J. Hochberger, former Republican clerk candidate, named manager of the Hoe farmers elevator company in his hometown.
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