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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
8
A rural law allowing joint ownership of fire equipment shows water shortages render apparatus useless. High power pumps drain wells quickly, making chemical apparatus crucial. Also notes Seth Clark's trip to Zumbrota and a farewell dinner for the Rev. Franke family in El kader.
Notices describe cards of thanks and memorial notices offered by church society and school pages with obituary poetry available at regular advertising rates.
The Coconino Sun argues editors avoid sensationalism while serving public interests and stresses teaching character to citizens. It notes honesty, integrity, and justice are vital alongside intellect for leadership. Also mentions Paul Houg returning home from a three week visit and Julia Quammen’s Minnesota trip.
Elgin Iowa town council met September 7 1931 with mayor and four members present. Minutes from August 8 approved. Finance committee presented numerous bills including painting, labor, sprinkling, electric supplies, gravel and insurance with all attending council approving. Adjournment motion carried.
Higra residents attended picnics and social visits across Guttenberg, Elkader, West Bend, Volga City, and neighboring towns. The week featured relatives, friends, and multiple dinner events, plus a church ice cream social and a weekend accident injuring Mrs. Hermen but with no fractures.
Monday visits spread across Volga City area with Clara Holzer beginning teaching nearVolga City and Leone Kerr at district No 1 while Hazel Rothlisberger serves district No 2. West Union resident Walter Humphry spent Sunday with H. Foxwell in voluntary social calls. Fred Rothlisberger and daughter Ruth visited W. L. Peters in Arlington last Wednesday evening. Cemetery Association and Ladies Aid plan a September 16 meeting hosted by Mrs Fremont Ogle.
Iowa officials report the five cent per pound oleomargarine tax effective July 4 reduces sales. Stamp sales for about two months total 4459.55 dollars enough to pay 21 dollars tax on 29,191 pounds. If trends hold, Iowa would consume about five million pounds this year, with past years' estimates ranging from ten to fifteen million. The US production for six months declined 29 percent to 112,361,926 pounds from 159,369,318 pounds last year, with tax contributing about 20 percent of the drop and cheaper butter price the rest.
Iowa Department of Agriculture showcased egg grading at the state fair showing higher farmer returns and consumer satisfaction. A Webster county farmer cited an 8.6 cent per dozen gain by selling graded eggs versus straight run prices. Officials urge a simple grading method dividing eggs into extras and standards, aligning with buyer practices calling them No 1 and No 2.
The American Tobacco Co paid president George Washington Hill $2 283 000 last year while the firm posted a $43 000 000 net up 40 percent. A stock grant of 18 440 shares at 25 a share provided a discount worth about 1 283 000 on current prices. Critics claim insiders gained about 30 000 000 through the deal and may seek court action to enjoin it. Local notes mention R C Woodard visiting Elgin and various families gathering in Preston and Elgin for visits and golf. Prize paid ahead subscriber Robert C Gehring of Kenmare continues his long subscription into 1935. Editor praised for homecoming success and urged readers to trade locally.
Mr and Mrs Math DeSart of West Union spent Sunday in the John De Sart home. Dr Ames of Cedar Rapids and Dr C C Cooley of Chicago spent the weekend with Mrs Ann Cooley. Mrs W E Anderson and Marie Perkins of Arlington visited Frank Greenley s home. Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley joined Sam Greenley in Clayton. Mrs Mary Skarshaug hosted the Priscilla Club last Wednesday. Hazel Cave left Sunday for Pittsburg Kansas to resume teaching at State Teachers College after a five week vacation with her mother Arvilla Shaffer.
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