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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
4
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A Kansas City Star writer argues hypnotism has no effect on animals. He cites big cat training as relying on bluff, fast footwork, and decisive action rather than any hypnotic gaze. The trainer must face each animal, return to the ring, and accept the risks of the craft.
A fragment notes that when a person sighs they lose two drops of blood and that taking a deeper breath than usual expels air. It describes this as an involuntary expression of fatigue or emotion.
The Iowa House approved a March 8 measure altering hunting and fishing license rules after Senate passage and the governor's signature. New fees apply to fishing, adult hunting, combined licenses, and juniors, with several exemptions for youths, women, and landowners. The Iowa Fish and Game Commission also advances a Decorah bass hatchery project as part of a 25 year conservation plan, aiming for 1936 bass production, while reports note strong sucker fishing as streams open and weather warms.
Samples of Viking age iron were found at Wimmerby Sweden by a former white blowing. The discovery includes 48 rods suitable for making swords or scythes.
In a continuation from the first page, the piece explains bell signals for votes and quorum calls in the House, notes party seating divisions with Democrats on the right and Republicans on the left, and describes cloak rooms and a lunch counter run by a blind Black man. It discusses Washington’s lack of representation for residents, absent veteran ballots, and cites David Lawrence as a nonvoting journalist. Sincerely, Fred Biermann.
Frank Latson near Elgin urges farmers to mulch fruit trees grape vines and shrubs now to delay budding protect roots and conserve moisture. He says old straw chaff coarse manure or any waste material works as mulch. Do it before frost leaves the ground or buds may be killed by late cold spells. Want anything rent anything or buy something? Try Want: Ada.
A departing message from a local creamery figure thanks the Elgin community for past favors and cooperative spirit. The writer expresses appreciation for the officers, employees, patrons, and friends who shared in a cooperative effort and helped make their work pleasurable.
The April term of Fayette County District Court will convene next Monday April 2 with Judge H E Taylor of Waukon presiding. The grand jury reports April 3 at 10 am and the petit jury is called for April 9 at 10 o'clock. County records show 37 more automobiles registered year over year, with 5 855 total by end of March and 27 new cars purchased in Fayette County. Lance of Fayette tested last Friday by Sheriff Nehring for bootlegging and illegal transportation of intoxicating liquors. held for April grand jury following a Monday preliminary hearing.
Uncle Ab advises that control over how you spend time reduces concern about money. His practical counsel urges prioritizing time management to ease financial worries and improve daily discipline.
The Echo requests community reports and news items to print items of general town interest. Readers are urged to cooperate by sending or delivering news to the office to help cover local happenings.
Fragmented transcription discusses pension funding, aid for age groups, and proposed assistive funds. It notes arguments for and against the plan, predictions of political maneuvering, and potential policy changes over ten years amid campaign rhetoric. The piece references candidates, wage issues, and governance themes.
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