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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
3
A D Melendy, a 56 year old farmer from Thomson, was found dead in his Clinton area car garage Tuesday morning. The hired man heard the running engine and gas fumes filling the space, with Melendy still warm in the seat, suggesting carbon monoxide asphyxiation. The Sabula Gazette notes he was born on the farm where he died.
The Echo-Enterprise and the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald promote a one-year subscription for $5.00, saving a dollar versus separate renewals. A combined deal also saves 60 cents on Chicago Tribune through the home paper, with prompt service on all orders.
Car washing, top repairing, glass cutting, and tire vulcanizing services advertised. Beamer's Tire Shop in West Union, Iowa, lists radiator repair and related auto needs with a focus on fast, clean service.
K S Groth of Mayville North Dakota vice president of Goose River Bank praises local aging community and celebrates H S Groth creamery record and Knute Groth catching an 8 lb red horse. He recalls farming years ago, Minnesota lakes fishing, and early spring wheat seeding with warm regards to relatives and friends.
C Holsinger of Iowa State College recommends gladiolus as an easy to grow early summer flower with a wide color range. Bulbs are readily available and planting can be staggered from spring into June for continuous flowering. Pot or frame forcing speeds bloom. fertile soil and generous fertilizer maximize bloom size.
Notice of nominations for Fieasant Valley Township offices to be filed by May 14 1928. Two Justices of the Peace Two Constables One Township Trustee three year term and other clerks assesssee and party committee positions identified. Affidavits required in Auditor's Office by deadline.
A letter from Fred A. Hanni of Elgin Iowa invites Democratic attendees en route to Houston to stop in Waco at 1712 North Fifth Street for hospitality and rest before continuing to the convention. He notes he left Elgin in 1896 and remains on visit, declaring once in Texas, always in Texas.
Waucoma high school faced road closures on Easter Sunday as heavy snow blocked travel to KGCA. Instead of canceling, they arranged with C. M. & St. P. railroad officials to run a special train, enabling forty six students and others to reach the station and broadcast their program.
Lard becomes rancid when overcooked or brown and fatty acids form in warm weather. M. Di Helser, head of meats at Town State College, recommends re melting the lard, add two to three raw potatoes per gallon, remove after a minute or two, stir in half a teaspoon baking soda per gallon, strain through a fine cloth, and set in a coal place.
A humorous exchange plays on the saying that trowels and spades hide mistakes in plastering. A workman quips that both cover flaws, while a pompous physician is told to mind the walls. The dialogue emphasizes practical wit about getting in and out of work.
Gunder Man notes a fine cathedral clock crafted by Joseph Olson of R. J. Postville. The basswood three foot high piece, created with a bracket saw, showcases extensive ornamentation and hours of toil. The works were secured by Mr Hanks for the window display at Hanks Jewelry Store and will adorn Olson’s home. Olson is cousin to Otto and Leo Beucher.
Elgin Iowa advertises custom hatching in Blue Hen incubators. Offers hatching eggs 4.00 per 100 and custom hatching 3 cents per egg. Pedigreed males from Tom Barron Strain 8 GC. Also mentions Leg horns and health products. May and June rehicks pricing. farm likely promotes May chicks.
Iowa tests led by the Winnebago County Farm Bureau show strongest TB eradication results when chicks hatch and brood on clean ground away from old birds and when old birds are sold early. Benefits rise with sanitation and early disposal of older stock, beyond tuberculin testing.
The first shipment of 1929 automobile plates was produced at the Anamosa reformatory factory. Linn county received 23,000 duplicate plates. County Treasurer P. C. Buckman reported tax collections on March 1 totaling 251,822.31 with delinquents small and cash on hand 687,521.03.
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