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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1932
Page
1
Esteemed readers are urged to notify the subscription department promptly of address changes. Under new postal laws newspapers must pay postage due for notices of address changes furnished by the post office. To avoid delays or missed delivery, submit the change of address in advance.
The Northern Lyon County Journal notes that fear has held Americans back from recovery after the economic crisis. It argues fear lacked real basis, urges using intelligence and courage, and sees signs that hope is replacing fear as good times return.
The piece notes farmers deeded back land after twelve years of held ownership. It warns of young farmers losing farms to towns, mentions taxes and interest payments, and urges community support for local schooling and buying at home.
The Hawkeye Beacon notes jurors Mra L H Hauth and Fred Boess were dismissed until Thursday by Judge Eichendorf due to attorneys not ready with evidence. The writer questions wasteful public costs and suggests telephone notices could save Fayette county substantial funds.
Local social column records visits and dinners across Ottosen and nearby towns. Ernest Brueilman and family stay in G. Friederich home. numerous relatives and friends drop by the Friederich, Wander, Leuchtenmacher, Bossard, and Muehlenthaler homes for suppers and Sunday gatherings.
Alexander Pollock of Chicago vacationing with Pollock family in Volga City. Volga City tops Clayton county league with 14 wins 4 defeats. pennant within reach. Robinson Bros. reports 76 by 9 by 18 foot pit silo built this year. West Union barbers cut prices in 1938 amid tariff talks. Since 1898 over 53 million motor vehicles built. many still on road. Farmers Savings Bank Garnaville to pay about 100000 in first dividend to nearly 800 depositors, about 4 10 percent.
Local notes cover a boilermaker strike ending with men returning to work at $1.86 per day. School enrollment tallies across levels. Local incidents include a 52 snake kill on Pleasant Peak walk, a fatal belt accident at Sut ter mill, and various community updates from Elgin and surrounding towns. The Elgin Farmers Dairy and band noise complaints are noted along with political views on Prohibition and county poor funds.
Readers are urged to stop acting like ostriches on streets. The piece critiques pedestrians and drivers who fail to look both ways. It cautions that most danger comes from inattentive behavior and emphasizes using proper vision to prevent traffic victims.
The paving of highway No. 9 was finished Friday, Sept. 18. Louise Schori spent several days last week with her friend, Mrs. Louise Miller, at Clermont. Mrs. E. C. Olsen, and two sons of West Union, spent Saturday and Sunday at the Geo. N. Schori home. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Burnside, and family of Bousburg, Wash., arrived in Elgin Monday for a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lehman entertained a number of girls at dinner Tuesday evening in honor of their niece, Rose Reitz, whose birthday was that day. The guests were, Marie Schupbach, Erma Grether, Pearl Grimm, Coronel Rothlisberger, Gladys Yearous and Rose Reits.
Mira Carl and friends attended a party hosted by Mrs. G Nass in Gunder last week. Bertha Jane Casper of Chicago helped with childcare while her mother washed. A washing machine caused the arm injury to a girl, but no bones were broken and she recovered.
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