01 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
1
Henry T. Ewald argues the nation should focus on improving the home by modernizing American houses. He cites low rates of bathtubs, painting, wiring, oil heating, and air conditioning, urging industry to revive demand with better home comforts for 30 million households. Opportunity for industry to drive recovery.
The piece argues Americans face a mood of low spirits yet retain wealth and skill. It urges builders and advertisers to fight apathy with strong advertising, promote a national slogan to spur action, and call out dangers from overcomplicated controls and side attachments on cars that impair safety and visibility.
The piece argues citizens deserve full access to government proceedings, urging newspapers publish district min utes and financial statements. It warns against cutting public notices to save money, stating informed voters underpin accountable officeholders and proper co op or government functioning. It cites Minnesota Mascot.
A weekly Safety Article by Dr. A. R. Lauer for the American Legion State Highway Safety Council discusses car upgrades. It notes a model T Ford with many accessories often does not become safer, as nonstandard gear raises strain on axles and brakes may fail under higher speed, with engineering details varying by car.
A Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph quote by T. E. Nowels urges newspapers to lead a return to sanity and honesty, condemning blundering and abuses in economic and political life and predicting newspapers will guide the nation toward reform.
Canning plants packed 100000 cans daily while Huskers averaged a dollar a day. Elgin defeated Postville 3 0 at the Elkader fair. C Miller Jr of Clermont sold lime and cement. Local lumber yards ran two firms, Benson Bros and Jayne and Keve Bros Co. Weibel Gehring sold 25c per rod woven wire near the depot where seven west end firms advertised. Wine of Cardus touted by attractive women, patent medicines funded many publishers. J C Miller and sons shipped two carloads of rock daily from a quarry west of Elgin. Hadsel moved family to Sova building on Center. Gus Boyer injured between a separator and engine. Thoma Bros painted interiors and added a gas lighting lamp. Joe Feeney, Elgin pitcher, moved to Chicago. Little Want Ads do big jobs at small cost.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at 1:80 PM on September 12 1982 at the Town Hall Elgin Iowa to adopt renewed amended and substituted Articles of Incorporation for five more years. Dated August 15 1982. Executed by bank officials and directors. Also includes local social notes about birthdays and visitors.
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