21 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
1
The Elgin Echo published every Thursday. Entered in the post office at Wigin, Fayette County, Iowa, as second class mail matter.
Advertising rates apply to Cards of Thanks at 1.00, In Memoriam cards at 37.00, and Resolutions of Respect church society and school notices where admission is charged, plus obituary poetry, all at regular rates.
A Baner a Tex New Era reprint from George McKee of Anderson South Carolina presents a rural memoir arguing that hard times are relative. He recalls austere childhood without schooling nearby and scarce goods, claiming contentment with simple life despite poverty.
A reflection on how town quality hinges on local character and decency. It contrasts run-down towns with slow, sedentary male residents and suggests many such places exist worldwide, noting gradual decline and lackluster civic vigor.
The piece argues communities grow or fade based on spirit and cooperation. It contrasts seedbed towns with those that appear lively and progressive, evidenced by caring for buildings, streets, and the pace of change. It emphasizes how local hopes and sacrifices shape what people experience within city limits.
Governor Clyde L. Herring urged President Roosevelt that the NRA cannot succeed in Iowa until farm prices rise to match other lines. The Sumner Gazette notes inflation of many prices but farm prices staying near drop levels, warning the NRA in Iowa could fail if farm prices remain depressed.
Grand jury to investigate two murders Nels Louvring in Fayette and Ashley Downing in Westgate. Fayette Leader reports a 20 million loan to free frozen deposits. NRA talks politics, repeal ratification by Arizona and Nevada conventions unanimous. Local humor on rubber hammers for town knockers. Upper Iowa University opens with 25 percent freshman increase. Farmers urged to support recovery drive for national prosperity. Mail carrier consolidations raise pay. Emma Jennings to be released, Robert Whittenbaugh to take over route. McGregor council votes to ban certain large trucks and parked buses in Main Street area.
Sunday, September 10, over fifty relatives gathered at the A B Houg home to surprise him. They brought well filled baskets for a bountiful noon dinner and a 4 o'clock lunch before departing. Families present included Olson, Houg, Stolle, Groth, Quammen, Erickson, Larson, Hovland, and others from Elgin, Clermont, St Ansgar, and Union.
The Ossian Bee reports that supporters of Dan Turner, in Towa’s Republican ranks, hope to draft him as 1984 governor candidate. Turner, still popular with prohibition factions, faces long odds given past defeats and party leadership’s resistance.
Decorah locals describe a democratic parade as cosmopolitan and cooperative. A United States Congress member joined with colleagues, riding with friends rather than in a limousine, drawing praise from Decorah Public Opinion.
Echo subscribers are urged to promptly notify the subscription department of address changes. Under new postal laws newspapers must pay postage due for notices of address changes furnished by the post office. Send change of address in advance to avoid delivery delays or loss of paper.
The town reports one hundred box land cattle cars are being junked at Oelwein with junk men burning the cars to strip wood from the iron. Salvage is urged to reduce tax burden, as salvaged fuel could aid idle workers and lower county costs. Local notices include community updates and residents traveling to Chicago for the Century of Progress.
Mrs BE L Morris and her daughter Jean returned to their home in Marquette Sunday after a week with Mrs Morris parents Mr and Mrs John Falb.
Mr and Mrs Donald Gilson announce the birth of their second child, a boy, following a prior girl, born Thursday evening September 14. The family grows with the new arrival joining the household.
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