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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
A 1933 newspaper piece lists advertising rates for foreign and local display and classifieds. It then cites a New Hampshire Tribune item arguing stores should specialize by department, not mix offerings, urging retailers to focus on their core lines and keep their "soup bowl" boundaries.
ACOLUMN urges retailers to attract crowds several times yearly with lively events such as spring openings, Christmas parties, or birthdays. Free coffee and doughnuts on Saturdays are proposed as cheap advertising while noting current credit practices by mail order houses and radio peddlers. It warns against losing confidence in individuals or organizations and reflects on civilization's aim for security for the average person.
The school lists many pupils with no absences or tardies in six weeks. Names span high school and grammar departments, with dozens in intermediate and primary rooms noted for perfect attendance. Additional local items include visitors, a weather note, and obituary details, all from the same period.
Two youths clashed over a girl at a Sumner dance. Officer Mohlin found them mid fight and they spent the night in jail. Both pled guilty to disturbing the peace. One paid $10 plus costs, the other unpaid fine chose three days assisting the street commissioner. One lad hailed from West Union and the other from near Randalia.
S. A. Heisler near Waterloo announced the sale of his 240 acre farm on the Eagle Center road for 140 an acre cash. Buyer Robert S. Hoffman of Carlisle Pennsylvania will take possession March 1 1934. Hoffman expects to settle after reviewing Midwest farms.
Fayette County court records list recent marriage licenses for Reuben Miller and Kathryn Crain from Elgin and West Union, Ed Krueger and Thelma Harper, Lyle Palmer and Mardelle Rhine, Ed Lusson and Rose Beat, R Milton McIntyre and Ethel Smith, George Thies and Mildred Miller, Elmer Gamm and Iva Smith. Divorces granted in October term include Susie Mattice from Phillip Mattice, Carl Droste from Lillian Droste, Ida Mae Witkin from Jerry Witkin, Mary Paul from R S Paul, Andrew Gardner from Alma Gardner, and others. custody, support, and name-change details noted. arrests of three youths for theft and a sheriff’s arrest of Walter Brockway near Hawkeye.
Mr and Mrs Wm Baumgartner thank friends for patronage and kind service during illness. They express hope to regain health and serve customers again soon. Berg offers tailor made suits and overcoats.
A state commission proposes sweeping changes including repeal of existing liquor laws, governor appointments with Senate consent, a five member rotating term board, salaries, state stores for most alcohol, or holding corporations if unconstitutional, county clerk permits, local option votes, on premises licenses, Sunday holiday and election day bans, no liquor tax, revenue to state, temperance education board funded by liquor revenue, and a minority report adds prohibition on hard liquor ads.
The Elgin council approved minutes, audited bills, and allowed payments including salary, street and pump costs, power, supplies, rent, and wood. A tax suspension for Rosa Jacobs lot was unanimously approved. Adjournment motion carried amid relations with local quotes and advertisements noting attire and Berg prices.
Oelwein authorities say more sleeping quarters will be needed as cold weather bites. Last night 23 men were jailed for lodging, many seeking breakfast after overnight pantries emptied. The town’s housing strain grows as tramps seek shelter.
Evans once wore the amateur crown and relied on iron play as a steady weapon. Chick could place the ball within distance with any club, while Byaoe practiced shots meticulously, standing 150 yards away to hit dozens, many stopping within feet. Evans’ record shines since his great score came without a strong putting game.
Summit reports residents were duped last week by an alleged Minneapolis photo studio offering discounted sittings. Deposits were taken and a later hotel sitting promised, but no studio exists in Minneapolis. Authorities warn patrons to favor local establishments.
A brief shop notice states Berg is for service on clothing and advises customers to bring items for repair or alteration. The terse line implies a local tailoring or dry goods service offered under the Berg name.
Ruth Gruger taught in the Osk Grove district for Howard Boyle on Friday.
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