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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
1
Advertisement rate card outlines prices for foreign and local display per inch and readers per line, with per word costs for classified. Payable in advance with a 25 cent minimum for first insertion. Includes Gards of Thanks In Memoriam Cards and Resolutions of Respect at regular rates.
The writer critiques Prohibition enforcement in the United States, praising Judge Anderson of Kentucky for favoring the Sweden plan and noting Americans’ disrespect for laws when it threatens their pleasure. They urge duty by officers and public, crediting both parties for Prohibition support and noting Democrats in the states share responsibility.
An Echo Reader suggests repealing liquor laws and returning to a free market with liquor as a common commodity. He argues licensing should end, prices drop, bootleggers vanish, and penalties for drinking and driving remain. The letter also notes a Mother’s Day event at Cedar Falls and summer sessions at Upper Iowa University.
Mrs. Fred Butikofer and daughter Ramona visited the Ern Friederich home while others hosted guests from Decorah West Union Elgin and nearby towns. Attendees included Kinships of Friederich Larson and Christen families with numerous helpers at homes around West Union Decorah Elgin and Elgin. Iowa Press Association attendees traveled from Des Moines to Fayette County publishers.
A former user reports losing 102 pounds after 1 year 8 weeks of Kruschen Salts, from 219 pounds to 117. She, 23, claims major life changes and offers testimonials and address in Swissvale, Pennsylvania, dated October 31, 1930.
A May offer promotes trading in a present stove for $25.00 with Skelgas. The ad claims instant full cooking heat when using the modern fuel, emphasizing ease of lighting and immediate heat with a single action.
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