28 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial announces its Elgin Iowa publication details and records its second class mail status under federal act with the Sept 1 1691 entry date at Elgin Fayette County Iowa post office.
Public notice lists subscription rates of 2.00 per year for four Northeast Iowa counties and 2.50 per year for outside territory. Advertising rates include readers and want ads with a 30 cent weekly minimum for cash orders, 0 cents otherwise. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriam are billed at 1.00, with limits. Resolutions of respect and church or school notices with admission charged follow regular rates.
A spring cleanup push hits Rich's town as residents report tidy lawns and growing pride. An upcoming triennial homecoming Aug 18 21 promises hundreds of former residents and thousands of guests. Road repairs and home improvements including a Hackmann addition street repair and Frankling street curbings are noted as signs of effort.
A reader comments on Turkey river levels near normal despite expectations of higher flows Sunday. They discuss a new channel reducing water at the Turkey Otter creek junction, lack of recent high water since the bridge, and speculate on flood performance. They also note beer cans and rubbish along highways, question cleanup costs, and mention optimistic paint ads and a progressive card party with quiet for the game.
A summarized checklist from the National Association for Mental Health provided by the Iowa State Department of Health outlines ten positive habits. They include tolerance toward self and others, realistic self-assessment, self-respect, handling disappointments, giving love, trusting others, feeling part of a group, accepting responsibilities, planning ahead with realistic goals, and putting genuine effort into tasks for personal satisfaction.
Kenneth Johnson of Hullman Building and L. M. Berry Co. in Bristol Tennessee and Will A. Hemeseth of 2506 Queen Street in Dubuque Iowa have new addresses listed. The former address noted as Castalia.
Word from Charter Oak confirms the body of S Sgt Donald Jones who died in a Korean prison camp will be brought to his native town soon. The notice emphasizes the national tragedy and anticipation of the repatriation.
New car registrations list Leo or Nellie Antwine of Arlington with a Chevrolet coupe and Hilder B. Gilbertson of Elgin with a Chevrolet truck.
The article argues fear is not disgraceful and should be openly discussed with children. It notes heroes often appear fearless while real people feel fear, and teaches that acknowledging fear followed by action builds courage. A healthy play life and gradual training help overcome anxiety.
Dairy experts warn pasture alone can fail to sustain high milk output in summer. Cows producing over 25 pounds daily cannot eat enough grass to maintain body weight while delivering top production. Experienced dairymen know supplementary feed is essential to balance forage and energy.
Underfeeding is uneconomical. on good to excellent legume pasture a simple grain mix pays. A mix like 500 lb corn and cod meal plus 450 lb oats with 50 lb high protein supplement supports production. Feed 1 lb grain per 5 to 8 lb milk. adjust as pasture quality changes. Ensure mineralized salt and bone meal are available.
The article advises early poison control for ground squirrels in Iowa. It urges patrolling fence rows and placing strychnine-poisoned oats in burrows to combat two corn-destroying ground squirrel species, emphasizing grass remains short for easier access.
The note advises placing poison down inside burrows to prevent other animals from reaching the bait. It suggests farmers spread poison now to be rewarded at corn-picking time next tall and ends with a suggestion to try a want ad first.
In winter rations, switch cows gradually from cittém to paddize to prevent off flavors in sillie 74 ret. The note outlines careful transition to maintain milk quality and avoid flavor changes during colder months.
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