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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
3
Notice announces that new and renewal subscription payments may be made to Clermont Local News Editor Mrs Lucy Engle who will issue receipts on behalf of the publisher.
A multi panel conception imagines soil conservation districts expanding across the United States with more trees and contour farming. It envisions reforested mountain slopes clear rivers restored woodlands and lush pastures reflecting generations of wise resource use. The piece notes broad support from 1800 districts and about 100 million acres protected, urging ongoing effort and practice in farming and land care. Also mentions oat blast in Iowa and a 16 pound tarpon caught at Clear Lake, plus advice that harvest timing minimizes combine losses.
In Fayette County Iowa a multi party equity action seeks authority to sell jointly owned real estate in Elgin to divide proceeds per shares. Probate style filing names Sadie DeSart Myrlin Feller Vern Patterson as plaintiffs and numerous Patterson Osmon Beamer Merce and others as defendants. requests appointment of referee, appraiser fees, and legal costs. requires appearance by Sept 1947.
Linseed oil features prominently in many quick drying paints. The text notes that most good fast drying paints contain linseed oil, highlighting its role as a base ingredient in the paint formulation.
A Galveston strip piece by Frank Colby explains the joker card origin, the old Tarot link, and the British spelling bias. It cites Ely Culbertson and Guernsey Benham, notes Noah Webster’s Americanization, and discusses Emily Post on honour versus honor in invitations and etiquette.
Nearly 60 percent of U S farms have electricity and July 1 pasture conditions show improvement since 1942. Livestock excluding hogs and chickens declines while marketing cockerels early is advised. Sodium fluoride mixed with dry feed fights swine intestinal worms. Red meat supply remains tight through summer, rising in fall. Madonna lilies flourish best if planted in August. Ground oats can replace 20 to 25 percent of corn in hog rations without harming gains.
Servicing John Deere farm equipment is easy with specialists who know how to keep gear in tip-top condition. Trained mechanics locate trouble rapidly and perform required work efficiently, using genuine John Deere parts to ensure wear like the original. Handle servicing today.
Iowa farmers expect the late 1947 corn crop to influence spring pig markets. More pigs were farrowed this year yet market timing may shift. Feeding hogs to heavier weights could push sales for high moisture corn. In another note a 12 inch bass leapt into a boat on the Mississippi near Waukon Junction, with Rev. George Reibert present to confirm the tale.
Clarinda residents spotted a car converted into living quarters containing 40 ferrets described as friendly yet famous for killing rats. The driver offered the ferrets for hire to clean properties of rodents, and the scene was featured in the Echo.
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