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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
3
Agnes Paulson serves as a local editor and Jocal editor with telephone contact 64R3. She is a member of the TowA Press Association and the National Editorial Association.
Discussion on party nominating methods contrasts convention and primary systems. It notes Iowa’s former convention setup and California’s primaries, debating risks of bosses influencing nominations and the merit of each method. Focuses on overseas service members voting rights and the political dispute over federal versus state ballots.
In Des Moines Henry A. Wallace spoke calmly on ballot issues for overseas voters and the choice between state and federal ballots. He stressed loyalty to the Democratic Party while noting past rebuffs and his evolving role in the party’s liberal wing.
Sadie Peterson returns to work in Rochester after a weekend at Ole C. Peterson's home. Donna Johnson visits Millville to stay with Paul Wells for a few days. Joseph Smithbeck from Cambridge visits the Opperud and Peterson households and leaves today. Donna Lofisgard spends a few days at Cedar Rapids visiting Irene Opperud and returns Thursday. John Opperud of Rock Island and Irene Opperud of Cedar Rapids join Dorf Opperud hosts for a weekend gathering with Clermont residents.
Elgin traveled to Waverly to join a Catholic Boy Scout retreat in progress at Camp Inga wanis during the first three days of the week.
The Grand Meadow area reports visitors at multiple homes including Arthur Olson Julia Landsgard and Alvin Halverson. Threshing starts with oats praised for quality though straw short. Ice cream social at Elmer Larson home attracts a large crowd. Donna Bigler returns home after visiting Robert Wharram near Stanley. Betty Holm visiting Andrew Reinhart home. Residents and guests listed with several family visits and calls over the week.
The article explains that black marks on waxed floors from carbon in rubber soles can be removed with turpentine or dry cleaning fluid. It notes that the cleaner will dissolve wax, so the treated area must be rewaxed after drying to ensure proper blending.
Guidance notes that eggs retain freshness longer when stored in a cool place and kept covered. The tip emphasizes reducing exposure to air and moisture to preserve quality over time.
The notice details that tire inspection certificates are no longer required for recapping or purchasing certain tires and inner tubes, with inspections still needed before replacing worn tires. It lists periodic and special fuel, sugar, and airplane stamps validity, dates, and program rules for wartime rationing and book 4 coupons, including Meats, Fats, Cheese and Shoes stamps and first and second period applications.
Damp newspaper and kerosene rub the pan followed by soap and scouring powder. The East Texas oil field has been the greatest producer of all time.
The Adriatic Sea, a vital flowing corridor from the Mediterranean life line to south central Europe, stretches about 500 miles from the Otranto strait to Venice. Allied forces hold Italian photos near the Jugoslav coast, within 150 miles of it. The narrowest jump across the strait is about 45 to 50 miles.
A soft brush after every wearing removes hidden dust particles. Wool fibers collect oils from the skin, and without brushing these accumulate and damage the fabric, causing the coat to look shabby early.
The text compares how adult turkeys maintain constant body temperature across environments to frogs whose temperature follows ambient conditions. Newly hatched poults resemble frogs, lacking perfected regulation, and would stabilize best if ambient temperature approaches about 90 degrees.
In August 1908 Wilbur Wright achieved a remarkable flat fly at Le Mans France astonishing European scientists. In September at Le Mans he set a world record covering 60 miles in 1 hour 31 minutes. In December he won the Michelin trophy with a flight of 2 hours 20 minutes 23 seconds.
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