17 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
Entry explains postal classification for Elgin Iowa Fayette County with rates for foreign, local, readers and classified ads. Includes terms for advance payment minimum charges and commissions, plus pricing for cards of thanks in memoriam resolutions obituaries and society notices at regular rates.
R J Bail argues government intrusion into private business harms printers and raises taxes. He cites envelope printing, rail regulation, grain and cotton markets, and railroad regulation as examples of damaging government competition and paternalism undermining individual initiative and provoking a drift toward socialism. The piece ends with a note from Sumner Gazette about Vern Marshall and a remark that advertising must seek business.
Three political notices urge voters to support Republican candidates in the June 1932 primaries. John Falk of Elgin Iowa seeks the supervisor nomination for the 1934 term, W P Laner of Eldorado Iowa seeks the 1933 term, and Thore Thompson of Wadena Iowa seeks the state representative nomination. Each appeals for the vote and support of all voters.
George L. Scott of Windsor Township announces candidacy for member of the board of supervisors for the 1934 term. He states the decision lies with Republican voters at the primaries on June 6, 1922.
County officials announce candidacies for renomination in Fayette County. Statements from Martin M. Cooney West Union seeking Republican renomination for county attorney, A A Robertson West Union running on Democratic ballot for sheriff, John W. Thiele Oelwein Republican nominee for sheriff, H J Nehring also seeks Republican sheriff nomination, all subject to June primaries.
E B Shaw of Oelwein Iowa announces candidacy for the office of County Attorney subject to Republican voters approval at the Primary election June 6.
Editor H A Eilis of West Union announces candidacy for Fayette County Treasurer as a Republican in June primaries. Also J H Hager of Waukon declares bid for Fortieth District State Senator seat, subject to primary voters. The American Legion meets March 23 at L B Carter home with Mrs M J Blockhus as assistant hostess.
Illyria community activities and visits fill a week in Cheery Valley with many Socials. Neighbors Shaffer and Kerr spent Sunday with Mrs. Katie Richards in West Union while Darlene Yearous hosted Coronel Rothlisberger. Several families moved, hosted, or visited, farm bureau meetings were held, and many neighbors shared greetings and care as illnesses lingered.
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