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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by E R Strauch and delivered through the Elgin post office in Payette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
A Pittsfield Republican page column notes that in football the hero’s touchdowns often depend on unseen workers whose efforts enable the visible players to succeed. The piece draws a broader parallel to community life and quiet contributors who support public good.
The Enid piece argues higher wages boost buying, aiding business, while railroads exit southern Iowa, risking tax losses and forcing reliance on buses. It notes public calls for honest work over white collar myths and criticizes patrons who fear adversity yet boast prosperity.
Schorl and Weibel received four carloads of wheat from Dakota to mill into flour locally. Mrs. Judson Nichols died at her daughter’s home in Clermont at 62. Gus Gunderson promotes the American Tread Power for light work and cream separators. Echo enters its thirteenth year under new owner F W Hughes. Miller and Son brick makers report high demand and full production.
The Union notes a dangerous pillar supporting Milwaukee tracks south of Fayette on No 11. A painted pillar at a sharp curve and hill collects water in wet weather, causing risky driving conditions. Readers fear another fatality like Dr Kelleher of Postville unless the danger is removed.
E R O'Brien reports that Phillip K Meskel's appeal has been advanced to the December term of the supreme court. The county clerk race in Fayette county sparked the case after a district court verdict backed Edgar Traeger. A final decision is expected by year’s start.
The new amendment changes congressional sessions and term end dates. The Jewish Congress will not meet in December and the next session starts January 3. President Roosevelt leaves office January 20, 1987. congressional terms end January 8 at noon. It eliminates lame ducks after lawmakers are defeated in elections.
Congressman Fred Biermann prompts mixed Iowa commentary over the proposed nine foot Mississippi channel. Des Moines Register critics urge dissent as honest, while Fort Dodge and Manchester voices defend his stance opposing the project as wasteful. Northeastern Iowa Press Association records oppose the channel.
A terse warning condemns unfair pay practices as dishonest. The phrase urges forward momentum and bold action despite short labor periods, framing the idea of proceeding despite partial work time. It emphasizes proactive decision making over hesitation.
A ruling exempting employers with no more than five workers in towns of 2500 or less from NRA restrictions was received by eight local business firms this week. The Osage Press notes the President urges compliance, while Iowa outlook cites corn hog program impacts and a diverse view of hard times in farming communities.
Mrs J T Colgrove of Russell Iowa visited her father Fred Reichert last week. Mrs M V Hoyt of Fayette spent Saturday night and Sunday with daughter Mary Francea Hoyt. Mr and Mrs Walter Merriman of Volga City were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin P Anderson. Mr and Mrs Herbert Falk and two sons dined with Mr and Mrs Wm Feller in Elkader. Several others joined dinner at Fred Reichert’s home including Mrs J T Colgrove and Mrs N M Fritz. Mary Hoyt and Wilma Steinmetz traveled to Decorah to see Upper Iowa Luther game then to Cresco. Mrs George Rausch of Waterloo visited Max Medberry’s home. Mrs Raunch formerly Ann Bevan who taught here last year. Charles Capper and wife went to Decorah to watch Luther football and visited her parents Oliver and Mrs Anderson. Elgin Chapter C E S met with Worthy Matron reporting on Grand Chapter at Des Moines. Refreshments by H D Yack committee. Virtus Yack and Eileen Evans attended Clayton Center social. Miss Yack returned with parents for the weekend. Ole Benson transferred to Iowa City University Hospital for leg treatment. Fred Muehlethaler accompanied him. Sunday Mr and Mrs Fred Griesinger and Mrs Ole Benson visited Iowa City and reported slow improvement.
Natives of Mallorca protest Western dress as Americans in bathing suits and barefooted walk the streets. A Barcelona dispatch notes a law expelling offending foreigners as vagabonds. The author recalls a France trip in Nice where public undressing was common and provoked shock and insult.
Mr and Mrs Bert Allen hosted guests Sunday at Mabel Holzer’s home. Hazel Davis from Fayette visited her parents Mr and Mrs J A Habere over the weekend. Floyd J Harvey and daughter from Decorah spent Saturday to Sunday with sister Mrs H S Steele. Ernest Reber and Esther Schlip from Peoria IL and Rev Jacob Kuenyi from Luetzelfluch Switzerland visited Alfred Imhof and G Pulfer Friday and Saturday. Imhof returned from Peoria with them. A town hall party Saturday evening featured games and stunts with refreshments served to Lillian Nelson Marie Lyons Ellen Stillman Blaine Zurbriggen Betty Elkema Kathleen Steele Louise Evans Lyle Krueger Kenneth Schori Dean DeSart Robert Kohler and Elmer Joe Houg.
Esther Krager joined a Sunday dinner at N. W. Evans residence. The Evans family Kenneth and Gus Beye joined the group. On the preceding Wednesday the party drove to Elkader and while Mrs Evans attended Eastern Star lodge the others spent the evening at the Walther home.
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