12 Oct 1933
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
1
The Elgin Echo is published every Thursday by R. P. Strauch. It is entered at the Elgin post office in Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter.
Advertising rates listed include Foreign Display per inch Local Display per inch and Readers per line with classified per word. Payment in advance with a minimum and special charges for cards of thanks in memoriam resolutions and obituary pastry notes at regular rates.
A 1933 opinion argues that full employment would not curb hog surpluses. It cites 1922-25 as a period of high wages and high slaughter, exports, and 37 million hogs. By 1933 production climbs to 48 million with only 8 million sold abroad, leaving 8 to 10 million hogs unsold unless output falls.
A historical reflection contrasts past civilizations’ rise and fall with modern United States society. It praises the widespread, timely dissemination of information via American newspapers and the public’s rapid adaptation to shifting conditions, citing the NRA response as evidence of superior information flow and resilience.
If a boy has health sense and tastes the better things of life he needs no inheritance. Money often ruins young men by becoming a handicap. Parents should avoid creating excess wealth for future generations to prevent sparking decline.
A Mason Michigan note from Ingham County News argues that children should be bequeathed meaningful items such as health character and willingness to work rather than money, which is seen as of little value beyond meeting basic needs.
A collection of editorial notes arguing for reconstruction gains and national confidence while criticizing government waste in livestock disposal and farm subsidies. The text cites hog killings, cotton and grain destruction, fire losses in 1932, and calls for fire prevention and public responsibility. Ends with a call to trust in leadership and communal effort.
For over forty years tens of thousands have pursued free training at Moody Bible Institute Chicago. Last year over 2000 enrolled in Day and Evening Schools. General Course admits grammar school graduates with high school preferred. English help provided. Courses cover Bible leading to theology and mission work with three terms yearly and flexible entry. Catalogue available by mail from 153 Institute Place Chicago Ill.
The Waukon Legion plans a winter wood pile offering free fuel to unemployed locals who cut wood, with additional help for families lacking a male member able to cut. A peat fire on the Jacob Wereee farm near Klinger has burned about four acres, two already to two feet deep, with smoke and intermittent flames as wind shifts.
A diary like reflection from 1933 notes a poet listing chores and aims to write a letter. The speaker laments a thousand daily tasks from curtains to mending and stain removal while stressing the priority of writing to a friend over other small duties. The piece emphasizes intention and forgetfulness in daily life.
A quiet Oct 18 1908 gathering at Mr and Mrs Fred Ernst marked their 50th anniversary long forgotten by the couple until friends arrived. N H Bakeman and family move to the Falk home while editors relocate. local residents engage in daily life news including injuries and births.
D C Carvey, Fayette county farm superintendent, reports 270 gallons of sorghum syrup from a measured acre. At 65 cents per gallon retail, the value is 175.50. The yield is described as the heaviest Carvey has seen. The syrup was hauled to Klingmann mill in Wadena, with pursued quality to sweeten winter meals for county boarders.
A Minneapolis Journal quotation celebrates Jean Paul known as the philosopher humorist. It recalls his belief that the blue sky endures above clouds and that truth and right prevail. It notes optimism amid depressions and faith in human needs and harvests despite mistakes by leaders.
Howard Blya of Arlington Iowa was arrested Friday afternoon in Galena by Sheriff John Ehmer on charges of inhuman treatment of seven horses hauled in his truck suffering severe injuries from improper transportation. Several horses had broken legs and eye loss with head injuries from trampling. all seven were shot. Blya claimed he was bound for a Rockford factory that cans horse meat.
Water scarcity keeps ducks scarce as opening duck season drew hunters toward Lynxville area with little success. Iowa Game Commission announced tentative pheasant hunting dates for weekends in November with no hens allowed and a limit of three birds per day. Prices listed for poultry feed and goods from Weibel Mill Company accompany the notice.
A neighboring town editor was presented a bouquet by local citizens then serenaded by a church quartet and a minister. After his talk, six husky men carried him to a model 1984 sedan and the town formed a parade, ending with a serene return home as the editor faded from memory. Nearby notes mention Leo C. Johnston catching a 6 pound bass, travel to Chicago, and local shoppers awaiting a flour delivery around Oct 18.
Weibel Mill Co promotes Seal Lily and Snow Flake flour as time tested brands. Anns Mae Schupbach of Elgin visited Gottfred Frieden family while Mr and Mrs Treager of Hawkeye dined with Herman Scheel. Pierce Moser and companions arrived from Nunda SD to stay with his mother Mrs Rudy Maser. Clarence and Sam Boleyn have moved to the Bowen house vacated by Emil Schneider.
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