Rumors and Reports Mark State Capitol Investigations
State liquor commission probes intensified as speculation grows on what the forthcoming report may reveal. A separate anticipatory warrant sale inquiry reported last Thursday with no direct condemnations, but wide questioning of all involved. House debates revive old 1912 mulct liquor law as a potential fix, while nonpartisan nomination for Supreme Court judges sees renewed efforts by Senators Chrystal and Shangle. A proposed motor vehicle department would crest a new state agency with a 50 person patrol, four year terms for appointees, and governor oversight.
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State Liquor Commission
State House
State University At
Town City
Heh
Beh
Horatio
Roan
Irwin
Wiese
Supreme Court
Chrystal
Carroll County
Shangle
Mahaska
Senate Committee On Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicle Department
Major welfare bill reported by Senate and House
The Department Affairs Committee reported a bill to create the state department of public welfare and state board, abolish several boards and commissions, modify welfare laws, and reorganize county and state administration including old age aid, tuberculosis, aid for the blind, and juvenile and hospital provisions. Continued to last page.
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Department Affairs Committee
Senate
House
State Department of Public Welfare
State Board of Public Welfare
Board of Control of
Old Age Assistance Commission
Board of Parole
Office of Overseer of
Spring Poem Fragment from Chicago Tribune
A fragmented verse from Chicago Tribune uses playful nonsensical phrases about sprigs, beds, larks, and woods to evoke musical imagery. It reads as whimsical doodling rather than a coherent narrative or report.
State to create 3980 acre game area between Elgin and Clermont
Plans approved to establish a 3980 acre game management area bounded by Turkey river to the west Clermont Gunder road to the north county line road to the east and Elgin Gander road to the south. Farmers signed agreements to permit game under state supervision with posted no hunting signs and trespass prosecution by state. Sam Hyde of Elkader credited for sparking movement as local sportsmen and farmers completed signatures two weeks ago.
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State Game Commission
Elgin
Clermont
Turkey River
Clermont-Gunder Road
County Line Road
Elgin-Gander Road
State Game Department
Game Department
Sam Hyde
Elkader
Elgin State Bank to aid Fourth Liberty Bond exchanges
The Elgin State Bank will assist holders of Fourth Liberty Loan bonds in exchanging their bonds for other government securities or cashing them. The Treasury has called all bonds ending in serial numbers 5 6 or 7 and will pay no interest after April 15, with exchange before March 27. Visit the Elgin State Bank for details.
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Elgin State Bank
U.S. Treasury Department
Treasury
The
Certificate of Appreciation of Service Awarded to Hans Keiser
Hans Keiser of Elgin, local agent for Hanover Fire Insurance Company, received a Certificate of Appreciation of Service from state representative W. Barrett of Des Moines. The award honors 26 years or more of service, and Keiser has served nearly 35 years since May 22, 1899, making him the oldest Iowa agent for the company.
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Hans Keiser
Elgin
Hanover Fire Insurance Company
W. Barrett
Des Moines
Keiser
Iowa
Change of Mail Schedule for Star Route
The new star route schedule effective Friday March 16 lists South runs at 7:00 am and 3:15 pm and North runs from 10:20 am to 6:00 pm. The change follows Birdsell's new afternoon southward trip to Fayette instead of only to West Union. Ray Douglass of Washington DC visited Postville for business matters with Mrs. Douglass and their daughter joining him on the return trip.
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Ray Douglass
Washington, D. C
Postville
Backhaus Heads 35 Clayton Co Corn Hog Group
A. G. Backhaus of Garnaville was named chairman of the Clayton county corn hog control association for the 1935 program at the annual reorganizational meeting of township directors held at Eliader last week. Officers named include Stephen G. Donlon as vice chairman Roy Combs as secretary and Oliver Hao as treasurer. Members elected to the county allotment committee were Backhaus Donlon Otto Klein Philip Beech and Clem Meder. About 1,500 to 1,600 farmers have signed applications for 1935 contracts and appraisal work has begun. County-wide sign-up and appraisal duties were assigned to town officials with lists for Grand Meadow Highland Marion townships following.
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A. G. Backhaus
Garnaville
Clayton County
Clem Meder
Cliyton
Agent Combe
Inu Ty
Wil’ Ake Chiree
Grand Meadow
R. B. Waters
Lorenz H. Casten
Harry N. Turner
Harry N. Helgerson
R. R. Pixler
Highland
Arthur M. Yearous
H. Oaklin Probert
E. 8. Clark
Marion
Elmer H. Larson
Marion Lind
A. B. Schupbach
Harold Opsand
Martin Hanson
Old Timers of Elgin Echo On Berg and Local Business
The Echo notes F R Berg's 36 years as a Elgin businessman and lists other long established traders. John Faith and Max Thoma operated in 1900, with KE G Stoehr and several firms still active. Many names remain visible in Echo ads, with around 20 year careers common and many faces from thirty years ago still around.
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the Echo
F. R. Berg
Elgin
Mr. Berg
John Faith
Max Thoma
Thoma Bros
G. Stoehr
J. Boleyn
A. M. Weibel
Schori Bros
Huw
Muhlenthaler
Samual Mosby
Ke "S. Hutchinson
Fire destroys farm home near Wadena
An overheated stove caused a blaze that destroyed the Warren Willerton farm home two and one half miles south of Wadena on the Ablington Wadena road early last Thursday. Loss runs to several thousand dollars, partly covered by insurance. Hired man Thomas Fennell lit the fire and began chores while Mrs Willerton awoke in an upstairs room and escaped to summon him. Stairway to the upper floor was on fire, a ladder aided Willerton’s escape. Several antiques and heirlooms were lost.
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Warren Willerton
Wadena
Ablington
Thomas Fennell
Willerton
Beautified by cleanup plan for cemetery road scene
A reader notes the cemetery road area near a Community Club meeting praised as beautiful while the east side serves as a dumping ground. Rubbish has piled on the bank and in the water drain along the roadbed, hurting views for passersby and prompting a call for a cleanup and proper use of the ditch.
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Cemetery
Pleasant Valley school directors elect Follett presiding officer
W C Follett was chosen president at the Pleasant Valley school directors annual organization meeting held Monday afternoon at the El town hall. Arthur Chapman is secretary. Directors listed include Alfred Ruckdaschel Hans Winkler George Metzger Herman Boyer Dan Sutter Lou Dennler W Follett Joe Frieden Clifton Powell Albert Dummermuth. Receipts for Iowa farmers from farm product sales and rent payments in December were about 4.5 billion dollars, up from 25 million in December 1933.
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W. C. Follett
Pleasant Valley
Arthur Chapman
Alfred Ruckdaschel
Hans Winkler
George Metzger
Herman Boyer
Dan Sutter
Lou Dennler
W. ©. Follett
Joe Frieden
Clifton Powell
Albert Dummermuth
Iowa
Chicago Firm Buys Clayton County Bonds
Northern W. D. Hannah & Co. of Chicago purchases Clayton County bonds from The Trust Co. The bonds carry a coupon of 2 1 4 percent with a premium of 11 601, cost 101 per 100, average maturity nine years eight months.
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W.D. Hannah & Co
Primary Road
Th Trust Co
Chicago
Butter Price Cut Announced by Elgin Creamery
M. Luchsinger secretary of the Elgin Creamery told Elgin stores early this week to reduce butter retail price by two cents to 35 cents a pound. The creamery typically pays patrons for butterfat about 80 cents more than the retail price.
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M. Luchsinger
The
Elgin Creamery
Elgin
Echo Today's Ads Highlight Bargains Across Local Shops
Echo ad section showcases price cuts on groceries, household goods, and apparel. Featured offers include limited-time discounts at downtown markets, neighborhood hardware, and discount chains with weekly specials and bundle deals.
Sprig Has Cub and Spring Signs At The Door
A lively note outlines signs of spring around Yorkelson's railing and the town. Roller skaters, kids on scooters, bikes and tricycles, robins, sunning men, seed cabinets, millinery previews and early gardening scenes signal that spring officially arrives today, March 21, with optimism for farmers and gardeners beginning seed planting.
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Yorkelson
Corn Hog Contract Applications Rise in Fayette County
Fayette county records 1,670 signatures for corn hog contracts led by Walter Rothlisberger. With April 1 filing deadline under two weeks away, remaining applicants urged to sign promptly to complete county appraisal. Township officials will deliver contracts after signatures. State Board of Review must approve township figures first. Fifty second pay checks issued. about 200 signers await their second checks, notices to follow.
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Fayette County
Walter Rothlisberger
Rathlisberger
Notice for old state teaching certificates renewal
This notice warns holders of old state certificates distinct from the post July 1 1933 type. Former certificates may be renewed for five years before July 1 1936. After that they become void. Teachers needing this certificate should renew by July 1 1935 or contact the county superintendent at West Union for guidance. L. G. Meyer, County Sept. 29-30
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West Union
L. G. Meyer
Elgin School Notes Highlight Typists and Art Typists
Several certificates were awarded to commercial department students last week. Competent Typist Eva Mae Frieden earned 6 words a minute. Junior Order of Artistic Typists was awarded to Eva Mae Frieden. Shorthand: Order of Gregg Artists included Lillian Krueger Earl Meyer Margie Strauch Margaret Grimm Donna Wenger Ernestine Holzer Loraine Tuas and Clara Nelson. Manual Training boys are making copy holders for the typing room to speed work and protect eyesight.
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Eva Mae Frieden
Order of
Gregg
Lillian Krueger
Earl Meyer
Margie Strauch
Margaret Grimm
Donna Wenger
Ernestine Holzer
Loraine Tuas
Clara Nelson
Elgin School Board Organized at March Meeting
The Elgin school board held its organization meeting on Monday evening March 18 with W. Falk re-elected president. Finance committee named R. P. Strauch chairman, Max Hunsberger, C. B. Schori. school management panel lists C. B. Schori, R. A. Crider, Max Hunsberger. school house and grounds panel includes R. A. Crider chairman, R. P. Strauch, W. Falk.
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Elgin School Board
W. ©. Falk
R. P. Strauch
Max Hunsberger
C. B. Sehori
C. B. Schori
R. A. Crider
Max Hunsbergerg
W. ©. Falb
Masons' Mixer Rescheduled to April 3
The U E S Masonic mixer, postponed earlier, will be held Wednesday evening April 3 with the original program and refreshments as planned by the committee.
Justice Holmes Left 250000 to United States
A 1935 column recalls Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes leaving 250000 to the United States in his will, praising patriotic spending and warning against demagogues. It notes improving farm prices, rising employment, and strong banks while acknowledging government relief and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States
Justice Holmes
United States of America
Republic
America
Teyapeth
Noula
Financial Authority
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
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Geddle
Chicago Tribune
Backhaus
Clayton CO
Echo
C. E
Masons
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Massachusetts Colony
Newton
Dita
Piresburgh Council
Laura Jean Libbey, Noveliat of Love
Henry
Spain
Washington
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