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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
1
J P McDonnell of Minnesota Taxpayers Association argues for economic parity between buyers and producers across sectors. He says science and efficiency reduce toil, and insists prosperity requires balanced prices and earning power, noting heavy taxation hampers growth and expands government bureaus. Star, Waverly, Minn.
In 1931 fires killed about 10,000 people, with a third under ten. Two thirds died in homes, and losses reached 464,633,265 dollars. Fire’s cost equals 75 percent of interest on the national debt, while taxes yield little more than that. Over 80 percent of fires are preventable, and 43 of every 100 industrial buildings burned were not rebuilt. Public ignorance and indifference fuel the danger. observe Fire Prevention Week and reduce hazards at home and work.
Local newspapers criticize the cost of keeping juror panels in court when no cases are heard. The piece notes uncertainty about court procedures but cites multiple sources voicing concern over unnecessary spending.
A strict judge notes jurors often earn wages by sitting idle yet ready for service. Attorneys defendants and civil litigants share the urge to “get by.” The test of a jury lies in facing this reality and a guilty plea or statement may follow.
A safety article by Dr. A R Lauer urges caution at traffic signals. It cautions that rushing lights gains seconds but risks crashes and legal blame, and notes most reckless drivers have no motive beyond risk. Stop fully and avoid accidents, even if delays seem minor.
The Wichita Chamber of Commerce ran a test with ten men given $10 each to buy items 50 cents or less. Clerks were instructed to keep selling until the full amount was spent, yet the group returned only about 54 cents per person on average. The moral drawn highlights consumer impatience and sales tactics.
A short verse recalls watching the setting sun and an eclipse by a lady fair, followed by a playful line about how fashions have changed since grandpa was two. The piece captures nostalgic humor and a childlike astonishment at evolving styles.
The Elgin column notes transfer work by Will Cooley in Dubuque and a two week mail car run to Monticello from Davenport. Arthur Stoehr clerks locally. Theo Schmid finishes home projects. Elgin residents attend the Dubuque carnival. Farmers seek hitching posts. a light snow fell and froze. A masquerade party at Adam Boleyn’s woodworks brings merriment. A stray bullet hits Franc De Sart’s team horse in Halsten son Groth’s alley.
Ownership and circulation details filed under the 1912 act for the Elgin Echo weekly in Elgin Iowa. Editor and publisher listed as R P Strauch with Mra F W Hughes noted as a major security holder. Notary public sworn on September 29, 1982.
L. L. Linder harvested a record 100 tons of alfalfa hay from under 15 acres after three cuttings. The Volga City News notes alfalfa farming expanding as more farmers plant the crop each year.
A miscellany of clippings and quips appears from the Volga City News. Jests about family life, a sultan demand for a girl, flirtations, cosmetics, and a wagging maid mix with a two pound ear of corn sent in by Sebald Andreae from the Will Peters farm.
A Northern Iowa note reports 250 new houses built in Oelwein this year. Obituary records show J. S. Stahl died at his Elgin home on October 18, 1902 after 26 years in Elgin. Local marriage news covers Nancy Kimpson and Albert Gehring wed October 8 at the Bretnall home Clermont, with the couple now residing in Bryant cottage.
Mr and Mrs R F Learn spent weekend in Waterloo for cattle congress and relatives. Mrs Russell called at H K Johnson home Thursday. G C Havenstrite and son dined at Chas Learn home Sunday. Victor Guyer and baby visited E G Guyer home Friday. H K Johnson and Howard spent Monday at Ezra Rowland home. John Mark family guests at L T N Olson home Sunday. Bertha Kerkestue with Ole Kerkestue parents Sunday. Oliver Rowland visited sister Mrs H K Johnson last Thursday. Jessie Gordon spent Sunday with Mrs Russell at Ed Johnson home. E O Wagner visited John Learn home Sunday. Mrs R F Learn visited sister Mrs By O Wagner Thursday. Will Starkey and Chas Anderson guests at John Learn home Saturday. Mrs Herbert Haas ill last week, staying with mother-in-law Mrs Mary Haas in Clermont. John Falk dined with Dr H H Wolf Sunday.
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