Our Brother's Keeper Opinion on the World Crisis
A 1931 editorial urges global solidarity amid economic strain. It argues the crisis tests civilization, calls for brotherhood and moral renewal, and cites Jesus Christ and the Golden Rule as guiding principles for rebuilding a stronger America. It links wealth greed to societal collapse and endorses communal aid and fortitude. The piece references the Los Angeles Times and notes local reporting on a factory incident and repairs after a wash-house fire.
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Jesus Christ
Ywen
America
Palestine
Los Angeles Times
Can It Be Elgin Dog Poisoner Rumors Rise
A local editorial questions a suspected dog poisoner in Elgin after four to five dogs die or show strychnine symptoms in recent weeks. It considers the possibilities of accidental poisoning, animal cruelty, or a deliberate act and urges restraint while urging a warning to potential wrongdoers.
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Elgin
Dummermuth
Carl
Advertising Racketeers Target Local Merchants in Pipestone
A Pipestone Leader editorial denounces advertising fakes targeting merchants. It warns that racketeers peddle bogus schemes from church cards to illuminated signs, with little value and high costs. The piece urges merchants to consult local publishers and reject these schemes to keep banks' year end balances healthier.
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Rostla
Pipestone
Minn
Hard boiled salesman seeks ad business in Fairbank
A slick high pressure salesman tried to hawk a pocket directory for Fairbank, aiming to print and sell ads. The editor refused, noting similar schemes in nearby towns exploit merchants and leave printers with costs. The piece condemns such tactics and praises established advertising methods. It cites a successful basket social in Highland township and lists local figures as potential congressional calibre men.
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Advocate
Fairbank
Fairbank Advocate
Echo
Hilda Meyer
Chapman
Highland Township
Hollywood Star at Filling Station Quip Sparks Laughs
A Hollywood beauty, asked her name by a filling station attendant, quipped I am Miss Wienie Hottdoeg and I feel like a cannibal whenever I eat a frankfurter. The drought reduces wild ducks, urging sportsmen to ease hunting to help flocks recover. Grasshoppers rally next year as Entomologists in Amés brace for battle. G J Harrington executor held public auction of I L Harrington estate findings. Kinney family from Minnesota visited Mrs Finch and family at their home. Fayette Leader reports.
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Hollywood
Amés
J. A. Kinney
Alexandria
Minn
O. D. Jaran
St. Joseph
Weekend Visits Across Iowa From Local families
Mix and Mrs. Fred Reichert travel Tuesday to Russell Iowa to visit a week with daughter Mrs J T Cosgrove Ruth Rothisberger joins them part way to Ottumwa to visit Rev J J Snyder relatives Jacob Gehring of Cheery Valley hosts relatives at his home Sunday Attendees include Clark family and many neighbors Funeral gatherings for T J Capper draw numerous relatives from Chester Vinton DeWitt Harmony Minn Independence Clermont Decorah Volga City and nearby towns with friends from Wadena West Union Clermont Hawkeye and Aringon.
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Jacob Gehring
Cheery Valley
Seth Clark
Joel Clark
Mae
Rose
Jean
Elkader
Carrie Clark
Som Warren
Britt
William Beer
von Jacob
Roanoke
Lawrence Gehring
George Butikefer
Fred Schneider
Lewis Martie
T. J. Capper
Ed Capper
Chester
James Capper
Vinton
O. C. Capper
DeWitt
Archie Capper
Waterloo
Earl Capper
Harmony
Minn
James Powers
Independence
Ben Conner
Anton Kohls
Clermont
Charles Greenley
Decorah
Earl Greenley
Volga City
Earl, Jecquette
Clayton
Fred O'Dell
Milwaukee
Wis
Mary Thompson
Arington
Oliver Anderson
A. R. Anderson
R. C. Anderson
C. W. Thuline
Cedar Rapids
John Saktagiver
Hawkeye
Chas. Knox
Wadena
West Union
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THE
Elgin Echo
Rk. P. Strauch
Fayette County
Iowa
TyraL_Eprronsat Association
Sdosare
Bae
Postville Herald
John Friederich
National Editorial Assn
Fred Bierman
Fred
Eichendorf McGregor
King Palmer
B. A. Webster
W. Earl Hall
Mason City
New Hampton
William West
Hartington
Nebraska
Blenca
Monona
West
Board of Supervisors
Darl Mobley
Carl Erickson
Mobley
Erickson
G. J. Harrington
I. L. Harrington
Sary
Seree Jatinontarn
Chevrolet
Chevro
AGS
John Falb
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