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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
1
Small Town Decline Promoted by Swelled Editors
A Swea City Herald critique argues that journalists overstate the decline of small towns as county seats and banks move toward larger centers. It notes farmers and families won’t bank far away, merchants adapt with modern schemes, and editors in bigger towns should recalibrate their views to reflect local resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Jones
Swea City
Contempt for Men Whose Word Is No Good
Decorah Journal editor Fred Biermann argues that a man's reputation hinges on keeping his word not his vices. He cites a bootlegger praised as reliable by some and a famed orator ruined by lies, noting that "his word is no good" destroys even strong reputations and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Biermann
Decorah Journal
Winneshiek
Decorah
Bergs Lets You Dress a Man From Head to Foot at Normal Price
The retailer Berg's offers complete men’s outfits at standard prices, covering head to toe. Customers can assemble ensembles without premium costs, focusing on everyday wardrobe basics and reliable value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
CURRENT HUMOR LIMIT IN DUMBNESS
A collage of quips about wit and marriage from period humor items. Jests about kissing eyes coffee and school marks show social mores and playful gender roles.
Science Meets Spiritualism and Indian Healer Cures Patient
A traveler recalls a Peru case where an Indian medicine man cured a dying friend after a Lima doctor could not. The healer proved his skill with two leaves, stopping the doctor’s bleeding and restoring health in two days. Britain’s male population lags women but closes gap mid 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Lima
Empire State Building Compared to Ancient and Paris Monuments
Peter Grimm of the New York real estate board argues the Empire State Building is the greatest monument, noting it combines utility and art unlike the Colossus of Rhodes and the Eiffel Tower. He asserts the others lack either utility or scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Paris
New York
Empire State Building
Peter Grimm
New York Real Estate Board
New Insulation Method for Wires Disclosed
An electrically focused varnish with no known solvent is applied under pressure while heated to wires. The insulation reportedly penetrates the metal pores and coats the surface, forming a complete protective layer that resists wear and weather, promising substantial industry savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita
Fish Meal Plant Afloat At Gothenburg On Schooner
A floating fish meal plant, able to convert 50 tons of fish into 12 tons of meal daily, is anchored at Gothenburg aboard a four masted schooner. The mill uses bycatch from trawlers, once discarded, to create nutritious meal for pigs and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothenburg
Sweden
Not Yet Professor-Natural science sends wireless pictures
Elderly Lady Listener asks if the pictures come ready framed in a playful exchange. The snippet reflects early fascination with wireless transmission and consumer framing of technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Science
Pearson
Plenty of Time Wife Going to the Club Again
A Cologne newspaper snippet records a domestic exchange about time, finances, and a planned return before the rent due date. The conversation hints at recurring nightlife and routine concerns within a married couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lustige Kolner Zeitung
Cologne
Egg Hen Gossip Sparks Curious Quip Exchange
In a playful exchange, two individuals riff on a fictional egg hen named Bong. The banter centers on a tease about who will be kissed, mixing whimsy with a lighthearted tone.
Railroadless Nations Afghanistan Iceland and Liberia
Collier's Magazine notes that Afghanistan Iceland and Liberia still lack railroad networks, highlighting uneven global rail development and transportation gaps across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Iceland
Liberia
Collier's Magazine
Community Socials and Visits Across Iowa Towns
Weekend visitors gathered across Waterloo, Elkader, Gunder, Volga City, West Union, and surrounding areas. Families and friends from Ogle, Frieden, Klingman, Hanson, Yearous, Rothlisberger, Medberry, Frieden, and other households shared meals, birthdays, picnics, and Sunday visits in Cheery Valley, Elgin, Garnaville, McGregor, and Lansing, highlighting local ties and neighborly hospitality.
Luana Buttermaker First At Decorah Fair
Luana butter producer Ben Gulsvig won first place among over ten entries at the Decorah Fair last week. Scoring listed Gulsvig at 94, with rivals H Kolsrud 93, Albert Hansmeier 93, and others from Waukon Decorah Elgin Elkader Postville and more receiving high marks. A judging contest followed, with Mrs Ben Gulsvig taking first and Ben Gulsvig Floyd Sires and Mrs Nels Larson tied for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gulsvig
Luana
Decorah Fair
H. Kolsrud
Nordwess
Albert Hansmeier
Waukon
H. T. Hangartner
Clermont
Fred Hessel
Garnaville
N. M. Larson
Decorah
The
Creamery Package Co
C. N. Hart
McGregor
Jack Brunner
Jefferson
Iowa
Breeder Associations Plan Fall Cattle Sales
Guernsey and Holstein breeders announce full consignment sales with dates: Guernsey sale October 16 at Clothier farm south of Fayette featuring 24 cows and springing heifers, 10 yearling heifers, and 165 bulls. Holstein sale in Oelwein with four committees arranging consignments from dams with mature butterfat records. Several local notices urge patronizing home merchants to support town prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Holstein
Clothier
Fayette
Local folks share visits and greetings across towns
Harry Miller and family spent Sunday with friends north of air. Bert Ailen and family visited Joe Yates and three others at Fayette. Chas Feller left for Menoken North Carolina for business. Serene Yack stayed with Fred Schultz and Glen Meyer in Postville. Will Lehman and son Albert arrived for a week with relatives. Celia Lehman to host M. F. Ladies Aid at church. Paul Dean of Wauke gan Minnesota stayed with Elgin. Rev J. J. Snyder returned from Cedar Rapids after a Methodist conference. Berg, Wm. G. Frederick of West Union were guests of Donald Gilson. Julius Olson and family of Decorah helped celebrate Mrs. Donald Gilson’s birthday. E H Retgnitz of Cedar Falls visited Reichert family. sisters. Frank Seaver and Mrs Seaver left for Gilmore City after summer here with Mrs Fritz. Alfred Garnier of Whittier California arrived after Maynard visit and stayed with Reichert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Miller
Famhily
Air
Bert ‘Ailén Jurday
Joe Yates
Fayette
Tims
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Edna Hanson
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Ralph Shaffer
Leone Kerr
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Lillian Frieden
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Harold Kimball
Jerome Yearons
Herve Robbins
Ruby
Jonard Fette
Will Berger
J. Hummell
Ed Medberry
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Albert Dennler
Chas. Medberry
Alton Medberry
Rex Medberry
Elmer Frieden
G. E. Medberry
Clara
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Lansing
Perry Medberry
Glen
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Henry Kerr
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Harry Fitzgerald
Rockford, Ir
Fred Gehring
Harry
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Harvey Kruse
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Ole J. Olson
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Emma Bishop
J. Schricker
George Neuenschwander
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Baby
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N. C
Serene Yack
Fred Schultz
Glen Meyer
Postville
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Will Lehman
Albert
Rock Valley
Celia Lehman
M. 4. Ladies’ Aid Society
Paul Dean
Waukegan, DL
Dakota
J. J. Snyder
Cedar Rapids
Snyder
Wm. G. Frederick
Donald Gilsom
Herschel Shaffer
Valley Junction
H. B
Donald Gilson
Julius Olson
E. H. Retgnitz
Cedar Falls
Fred Reichert
Mrs. Frank. Seaver
Gilmore City
Alfred Garnier
Whittier, Calif
Maynard
Jae
the City Drug Store
R. W. Muehlenthaler, Prop
Elgin, Iowa
Iuis Theatre
Postville, Iowa
Thomas Meighan
Hardie Albright
Maureen O’sullivan
Myrna Loy
Walter Huston
Chic” Sale
Eddie Nugent
Francis Starr
Star Witness
Chicago Tribune
McVickers Theatre
Chicago
John A. Swanson
Ilinois
Motion Pictures
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