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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
1
Bethrie J. Straech, lace editor emeroy, of porwr a Eigr Payette Ceorcty, Iowa, ae eecuud claw maa rome.
News brief from Eldora Herald Landger urges game seekers to respect property, obtain permission, and avoid waste or harm. It stresses fair conduct, not damaging fences or livestock, and warns farmers would oppose careless hunters. The note reflects 1926 hunting etiquette and safety concerns.
A Miami Herald essay notes youth turning to Victorian ideals and romance as a corrective to modern excess. Psychologist Mare Wilson reports many letters from youths ages fifteen to twenty one praising restraint and moral seriousness, suggesting the young may guide adults toward more traditional values.
Fragmented OCR records a late 19th or early 20th century community scene with names like Arnold Bauman and Lena Halverson. It mentions social gatherings, a dance, a grape pressing mishap, and local residents visiting Edgewood, Cedar Rapids, and Oelwein Business College. The passage preserves social life details and community ties, noting a Women’s Club gathering and hospitality at the Woods home.
Mrs L Hauth Fayette county chairman of the Iowa Federated Women’s clat attends the Des Moines meeting at the Hotel Fort Des Moines on September 24 and 26. The fourth district gathering will be at Clear Lake October 12 and 14. State president Mrs H C Houghton of Red Oak speaks on Yesterday Meets Tomorrow. Delegates will receive lodging and breakfast at Clear Lake. Hawkeye Beahoon.
Elna Brause of West Union married Charles Bloomfield of West Union Sunday in West Union. A Fayette count number attended the service. Mrs Bloomfield will continue her farm bureau work until the first of the year at Fayette's county office.
Two assistants have been appointed for the county attorney in a move to strengthen the office. The appointees, Bree of Jews vi and Sibert Cors, will join as deputy attorneys to assist in the grand jury work and other duties. Meanwhile the Gulstenberg factory is set to finish its packing this week as current workers complete a four week shift. Pearl Stine continues serving life terms with Rockwell Coy and Wayrerd lend also mentioned in related notes.
T. Armezrorg of Siomx City is named the new professor of social and political science at Upper Iowa University, succeeding Dr. W. Ho Weer who replaces Dr. E. A. Cater. Armencogik, a graduate of Etese University of laws, holds a master of arts from the University of Chicago and previously led civic education at a local college.
Sheriff H J Nehring heads to Tipton Missouri to interview Merle Fear under arrest for forgery after parole from Anamosa. Fear allegedly forged checks in Maynard and Strawberry Point while working on a farm. Nehring will also pursue Rama Eads in Lincoln Nebraska, wanted for forging checks in Maynard.
The total cost of federal state and local government was 114.11 in 1924. For a family of four the burden is 456.44. If the national debt were shared by every person, each would owe 269, and each family 1076, to eventually repay the debt.
The Iowa fish and game department unloaded 2,500 crappies and bluegills into Echo Park lake on Saturday. The fish, seined from land locked lakes near Lansing, measure from three to eight inches. The OCC boys from Lamont poured the second coat of cement on the creek creasing to the right of the entrance Tuesday.
A fragment discusses free minded cheerfulness during meals with emphasis on rest and exercise as essential precepts. The old style text suggests moral guidance on daily routines and self discipline. It reads as a reflective aphorism rather than a news item.
Uncle Eben tells a listener there is little to fear if one avoids seeing the Underworld. He suggests that by daylight, with a plow, one can carry on, implying practical endurance and resilience despite hardship.
A fragmented notice notes Saloumen and Tunkina associated with sales leadership and the duties of collectors. The readable parts imply guidance or an ongoing effort in enforcement or collection, with no clear names beyond the two and vague organizational references.
Guttenberg canning plant ends season Friday or Saturday after processing nearly one million cans of corn. Opened August 25 following a three year pause, the factory faced heavy rains in September hindering picking. This year’s pack was about half normal, yet quality remained good with 840 000 cans produced. About 60 workers started, payroll later exceeded initial estimates.
Uncle Even cautions that revenge brings no real joy and cannot make one happy by harming others. the moral warns against letting spite drive actions and encourages seeking peace instead.
A meteorologist collects about a hundred wind panes, finding the index of their wind observations a fascinating pastime. The list showcases diverse wind-related data and reflects ongoing curiosity in atmospheric patterns.
Zeolites, useful in water treatment and other industrial operations, can be made synthetically, says the American Chemical Society.
Tey wen plet guilty before Judge WL. Eschendorf at Elkader left Pridey and both are now serving their aeclencet, one in Fort Madison and de cocker at Anamosa. Harry Leroy Cline pled guilty to charge of uttering a worthless ce He had been arreeved in Mc Gregor and wand over to the grand jury. He waived the grand jury, and pled guilty instead. He wanted to serve 15 years in the jary at Fort Madison, where he was taken by Sheriff L. J. Paul Wembey. In the other case, Dallas Pursell, gave his home at Blue River, Wa, pled guilty to a charge of horte ening. He was sentenced to serve Eve yeast in the reformatory at Ana ne Ble was taken there by Sheriff Pacer last Baturday, to begin his sen tence Register.
A concise note praising criticism as valuable when constructive and well aimed. It argues that candid feedback highlights faults, informs improvement, and fosters growth, while warning against harsh or unfounded attacks that serve little purpose. The tone remains practical and policy oriented.
The piece asserts esteem surpasses friendship and even love in engaging hearts. It claims esteem yields deeper affection, lasts longer, and avoids ingratitude, presenting a moral on social value.
A fragmented line from the Chilis town page quotes Hb fli speaking about digging by hoping for the best. The readable text is sparse and does not provide clear events or full context.
An obscure reference notes a figure linked to the Ajc Of Watering Places front Ste Leilly on wenside pexert with a cryptic description. The fragmented item hints at a regional title or role but lacks clear dates or events.
The Echo calls for community support to boost home readership amid disaster experiences. It urges residents to subscribe, hoping to add new names to the list each week this fall and to keep the paper in every local home.
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