Want Ad Rates and Subscriptions Note
Classified and periodical notice details including want ad rates with per insertion charges, tele phone and billing terms, hammock and chains for sale via H C Heston, Coffee Cup Cafe Elgin, 38e Echo subscription agency offers discounts and club offers, plus a critical letter about juvenile cocktail parties and drunkenness among young women cited from New York Mirror urging public action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Heston
Coffee Cup Cafe
Elgin
New York Mirror
Louis Howe Dies Enduring Friendship with Roosevelt Noted
Louis Howe died after a career marked by steadfast support for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Howe mentored and advised Roosevelt from Albany to the White House, and his funeral was held in the White House. Roosevelt later appointed three newspaper men to key posts, underscoring a lasting journalist influence.
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Louis Howe
Louis McHenry Howe
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Howe
New York
Albany
Roosevelt
Navy
New York State Senate
James M. Cox
White House
Colonel Howe
Louis McHenry Hawa
Stephen Early
Marvin McIntyre
New Tax Bill Aims to Reform Corporate Taxes
The letter notes a new tax bill tied to the Supreme Court ruling on the AAA and repayment, likely to pass the house soon. It would replace present corporation taxes with a tax on corporate surpluses and seeks to curb avoidance and inequities among corporate, partnership, and individual forms, while addressing disparities between large and small shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
AAA
Congress
House
Evangelist George Lansbury Delivers Peace Message in Washington
George Lansbury former Labour leader speaks in Washington urging moral duty to pursue world peace. The aging English evangelist, over 70, criticizes preparedness policies and emphasizes nonviolence while appealing to American audiences for action toward global harmony.
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George Lansbury
Labor Party
England
United States
Lansbury
Washington
Lanaoury
Fairbank Grocery Fire Destroys Stores At $4500 Loss
A fire in Fairbank late Wednesday night destroyed the John Sparano grocery and two vacant stores in a brick building and adjacent wood frame structure. Fire crews from Fairbank and Oelwein contained the blaze around 11:20 p.m. after damage was estimated at 4500 dollars. The fire’s origin remained under investigation.
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Businest
Fairbank
Oelwein
John Sparano
Sparano
Some wives enjoy a dog's life for occasional petting
A wry remark notes that some wives accept a pet loving marriage as long as they receive occasional affection. The line plays on dog life humor to contrast expectations in domestic life.
Public Debt Figures From 1936 Financial Statement
The January 1936 final public debt report shows gross debt at 30.5 billion dollars with net debt of 29.2 billion after cash. Interest rates average under 3 percent, but some war bonds pay up to 4.5 percent. The government holds 18 billion in securities and is owed 12 billion by foreign governments including Britain and France. Domestic assets total about 6 billion. A Washington monument contract cost 86 thousand but lost about 2 thousand on the job after a high scaffold project.
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United States
Treasury
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Land Banks
Washington Monument
Young Gompers Remains In Government Service At 67
Samuel Gompers Jr born earlier era and longtime public servant marks 67 as he reflects on 49 years in government service. He joined the government printing office when types were set by hand and recalls witnessing the Brooklyn Bridge opening and New York City’s first electric light exhibition.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Samuel Gompers, Jr
Gompers
Brooklyn
New York City
Department of Labor
Fred Biermann
Welch's Station Progresses Toward New Service Station
Welch's new service station is near completion with concrete work finished last week and carpenters beginning Monday. A large crew speeds the project as Mr. Welch hopes to move in by the coming weekend, though a brief delay seems likely. An anecdote about a Scotchman buying one spur offers a humorous aside.
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Welch
Henry Hauth Jr Reports Elgin Vocational Guidance Talk
Henry Hauth Jr of Hawkeye senior class joined Fayette county students at Elgin for a vocational guidance session. Speakers Albers Tousley, editor, and Dr H H Wolf, Elgin physician, described country journalist and physician careers, urging hard work and financial backing.
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Henry Hauth, Jr
Hawkeye
Fayette County High School
Elgin
Henry
Albers
Tousley
Waukan R. & S
H. H. Wolf
Marine Corps Opens Enlistment To More Young Men
The Marine Corps seeks additional enlistees and will train new recruits at San Diego California. It promises steady work and promotion, free education, travel, and sports opportunities. Marines serve worldwide including China Philippines Guam Panama Hawaii and on naval vessels. For details write to the Chicago recruiting station at 824 New Post Office Building.
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Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Four Corners
Earth
China
Philippines
Guam
Panama
Hawaiian Islands
Asiatic
America
West Indies
Marine Corps Recruiting Station
New Post Office
Chicago
Iingis
Bennett resigns as president of Upper Iowa University
Dr. Arthur E. Bennett resigned last Tuesday as president of Upper Iowa University in Fayette. Trustees accepted his resignation by a 16 to 5 vote. He will finish duties Sept. 1 with no successor named. Bennett, once dean at Des Moines University, joined U S A in 1931 and led the education department since 1959. He is 70. Future plans not announced.
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Arthur E. Bennett
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Bennett
Desa Moines University
U. S A
Department of Education
A Businessman’s Philosophy of Life
A businessman explains his living ethos by eight hours ahead rule. He goes to bed late and wakes with a fixed eight hours later, disregarding conventional schedules or historical precedents. He values enjoying life as he moves through the day and questions who prepares breakfast for early risers.
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Benjamin Franklin
Press Journal
Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship to Meet at Garnavillo
The Northeast Iowa Masonic Fellowship Assn. will meet in Garnavillo on Friday the fifteenth with a guest speaker and a three act play by Metropolitan Lodge of Dubuque members. Also notes urge farmers to plant 100 to 200 strawberry plants for home use, recommending a new bed each year and spacing of 6 to 7 inches for best yields.
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Northeast Iowa
Jolly Boosters 4 H Club Meets at Johnson Home
The Jolly Boosters 4 H club met at the home of Ilo Mae and Donna Johnson on Saturday April 25 at 2 p m. Officers were re elected for the next year. Mabel Johnson played piano for group singing followed by sewing led by Marie Gehring and Mrs Ed Medberry. Refreshments concluded the afternoon. Next meeting set for May 29 at Mrs Ed Medberry’s home. Geraldine Yearous historian. A Maquoketa donor sent a dollar for What To Do Until The Doctor Comes and received a slim volume with one sentence Make Love to The Doctor's Wife. Sale bills at the Echo office.
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Jolly Boosters
Ilo Mael
Donna Johnson
Mabel Johnson
Marie Gehring
Ed Medberry
Johnson
Geraldine Yearous
Historia
Maquoketa
Echo
Corn Greasman Losing Votes in Hick Town Postmaster Move
Column Left notes a rural town where appointing a postmaster shifts local political support, as seven families abandon a candidate in reaction to the decision.
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Stegler
Elgin Poultry Co
Peter Luchsinger
Grether’s Exchange
C G. Tripp
West Union
Elgin Co-op. Co. Elgin
Fred Pinney
F. Robbins
Echo Office
Sound
J. M. Gehring, Jr
Nia
Sorelth
Chas. Feller
Geo. N. Schori
West Figin
Walter Pritchard
Sam Butikof
Echo Shop
Elgin School
Jolly Booster Meeting
R. A. Crider
Iowa
Hutchingon
Elgin State Bank
Henry H. Wolf, M. D
Elgin, Iowa
Martin-Senour
Charlie
Schori & Kuster Lumber Company
Elgin Echo
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