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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1937
Page
1
An editorial criticizes Dorothy Thompson for emotional war rhetoric about Spain and Germany, arguing reporters rely on secondhand sources and danger of inflaming public sentiment. The piece warns emotionalized reporting can push nations toward conflict and recalls past claims about German babies.
In Iowa during the first quarter of 1937 auto fatalities increased over 1936, with higher deaths fueling more insurance claims and likely higher rates. The note urges safer driving as more people use roads and more cars appear, ending with a call to promote careful driving: Safe drivers always arrive.
A study by the Family Economies Bureau of the Northwestern National Life Insurance Company claims laborers earning $18 a week pay $116 yearly in hidden taxes on purchases, about 12 cents per dollar. It also finds a $150 monthly mechanic or department head paying $229 yearly in taxes despite being a family man exempt from income tax.
May 20 1907 Elgin notes recall Yankee Robinson circus first in town cluttered with wedding news memorial plans and a funeral. Leslie Mattoon attended his aunt Mrs Green’s California funeral. A boy born to Wm Kohls and wife of Highland, Oscar Frieden uses crutches after an ankle sprain. John Falk sold 22 hogs to Schori Bros weighing 305 pounds each for 402 60. George Wegmiller suffered a cut above the eye from a horse kick while trying to catch a pony. Memorial Day plans include Elgin orchestra drum corps and cornet band. Dogged by a busy week, Mrs Blow plans to move to Decorah and rent passes to Harry Gilson. Rev Draewel and family welcomed by the German Baptist community arriving from Baileyville.
A cow owned by Leon Johnson near Highlandville swallowed a watch with hay during digestion. The watch survived passage through four stomachs and functioned after winding, though the cow died two days later despite veterinary help. The incident recalls a similar occurrence from last summer when a hired man dropped a watch in the mow.
The Sabula Gazette column laments a dreary mood as home and office undergo cleaning and rearranging. The editor notes bits of clutter, a shied Morris chair, rugs piled, unfinished stories, and discarded furniture pieces moved about. A gypsy vibe and rummage sale humor punctuate the piece. The Gazette office windows were washed on Saturday as a semi annual cleanliness ritual.
A cryptic lament notes a day of losses as prices slide and commerce falters. It hints at social decay where neighbors influence daily work and even vegetables and weeds blur as chickens mark the day’s idle economy.
The Princess theatre in West Union will be rebuilt this season. Harry Pace announced with partner Jack Bawma that a modern canopy full agate front and enlarged seating capacity will be added. A top-entry steam heating system and quiet top-mounted fans will provide comfortable, draft-free climate control. The Princess will enhance its famed show quality with improved physical conditions.
Council met in special session to decide buying a second hand truck for town use. Two trucks offered a Reo and a Ford. After debate the vote was three for Reo and two for Ford. Adjournment carried. Sale bills at the Echo office.
Homeowners must file applications for the Homestead Tax Credit with the County Auditor before June 1 1937. Applications require affidavits from two disinterested real estate owners in the same locality. Forms are available at Fayette county banks and other sites, with instructions to bring the deed and last tax receipts when applying.
Clyde Harrison son of Mr and Mrs L E Harrison of Nashua with his friend Merle Crooks rode the Burlington Zephyr to Chicago on Sunday April 11. They spent an hour sightseeing then rode back to Prairie du Chien and returned home the same day. The Nashua Reporter notes the round trip totaled ten hours.
Mrs R R Reusser traveled to Dubuque to attend her sister Mary Laskey's wedding on Saturday. Dr R R Reusser also went to Dubuque Saturday evening and remained there through Sunday.
Strawberry Point residents learn Mr. and Mrs. Harry Baldwin will move to Monona after operating Strawberry Point Bakery for years. The bakery building will house a liquor store, and the Baldwins will store goods briefly. They plan to end the business this Saturday night. Also noted, L. J. Dickinson underwent a third operation in Washington for an intestinal issue following January and a February procedure.
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