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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
3
A notice appears stating Clermont in Fayette County Iowa is serviced under the 1852 act for second class mail matters. The item identifies postal status and location details for local readers.
War draft drains Towan youth as Iowa Young Republicans debate age limits. First Iowa State Guard unit finishes two weeks training August 4 amid tension over Lt. Col. Oliver S. Reiley’s status and the provost marshal post. Col. Gerald W. Caughlan’s leadership cited in reaction and possible board hearing. Francis Johnson of Terrill named chairman of the tax committee.
The body names a study group led by Governor Blue, former Iowa Farm Bureau president, to survey issues for the next legislature. Members include Arthur Johnson of Clarinda H J Schmitz Eldora Clyde McFarlin of Montezuma Ida Lane Des Moines L P Boudreaux Cedar Rapids and senators Fred Cromwell Bur lington Frank C Byers Cedar Rapids and Robert Keir Spencer with Reps Arch W McFarlane Waterloo A C Redman Sac City and Harry Cox Fort Dodge.
From Pearl Harbor through June 1945 Jowans delivered 962,927 tons of waste materials to beat the Axis. Scrap iron 799,518 tons, waste paper 253,952,371 pounds, tin cans 8,063,940 pounds, rags 20,524,088 pounds, rubber 23,087 tons, silk 102,385 pounds. Total value $8,024,758. Campaign continues with emphasis on waste paper. Plagman praised school children, Boy Scouts, civic groups, transfer companies and private truck owners who helped and urged continued support.
Director L. E. Chancellor of the state vital statistics division reported a nine percent decline in Iowa deaths in the first five months of 1945 compared to the same period in 1944. The 1945 figure was 10,516 versus 11,625 in 1944.
Chancellor notes birth numbers declined from 17 590 in 1944 to 17 432 this year as epidemics were absent. The figure marks a drop in birth registrations for the same period, reflecting changes in health factors and population dynamics observed in the year.
Agnes Crowe returned Tuesday after visiting in the W. Anderson home at Spencer. Clarice Dugstad spent time with Mrs. Ralph Schrader in the Dr. R. V. Brandt home at Strawberry Point from Wednesday to Sunday. Mrs. Lyle Gunderson of Postville enjoyed the weekend in the Harry Gunderson home. Mr and Mrs J W Huntzinger and Harold were dinner guests Sunday in the Herbert Martin home for Mr Huntzinger’s birthday anniversary. Mrs. Charles Bigler of Cedar Falls visited the F W Bigler home. John A Schrader and wife of Postville called on J B Shipton Sunday afternoon. Lt. Marcella S S Brehm and Verla Gunderson visited friends in Rochester, Minnesota from Thursday to Saturday. Mrs. Vern Pratt visited the Clarence Tatro home Saturday.
When grazing is scarce, Harley preferred stock avoid poisonous plants by choice but may eat them if induced or compelled by feed scarcity. Keep stock out of known poisonous weed areas when feed is poor to prevent toxic intake.
Practical household note explains filling the tub to about one inch below water, starting the agitator, and adding soap to prevent drain clogs. Emphasizes correct loading and detergent use for smoother operation.
John Hardner, longtime Kane and Lord cashier, planned his disguise, set up a final act, and died by his own hand after stealing seventy thousand dollars. The tale follows his river disposal of clothes, the note he left, and the eventual safe deposit box theft under a new identity Roget. Police later traced his fingerprints to the scene, exposing the ruse.
Egg whites separate more easily when cool but beat to greater volume if allowed to warm to room temperature.
The guidance stresses that merely establishing an improved pasture is insufficient. ongoing upkeep is essential to keep the pasture in good condition and productive over time.
Electronic robots read instruments with higher accuracy than humans and automatically print readings on paper strips to measure motor speed in airplane wind tunnel tests.
The guide describes removing white spots and rings from varnished table tops using turpentine on a moistened cloth, letting it dry, then waxing the surface. It notes peppermint and ruby scented wax as part of the finish and advises wax restoration after turpentine treatment.
A report notes that farm youth aged 17 to 18 show only 56.8 percent high school attendance in 1940 while an estimated 50,000 rural elementary children are not enrolled. It calls for expanded rural schooling and enrollment efforts.
Apple peels readied for pies should be dropped into a pan of cold water with a few drops of lemon juice to prevent browning.
About 35,000,000 pounds of lead arsenate are applied annually to protect apples from the codling moth. The practice, used widely in orchards, aims to reduce fruit damage and crop losses.
Mexico was among the first American countries to receive cattle after the discovery of the New World. Today it stands as a leading source of cattle for the United States, exporting about 500,000 head annually.
Approximately 85 percent of the nation's steel is produced by the basic open heart method, reflecting its prominence in industrial processes and shaping steelmaking practices across facilities and markets.
Copper is added to some steel in small amounts to improve resistance to atmospheric corrosion, and in larger amounts to increase strength.
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