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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1921

Page

8

Idaho to Instate Doughboy Statue Across Counties

The Idaho war memorial commission selected a lifelike Avard Fairbanks sculpture to symbolize Idaho’s World War II contribution. Counties will feature Doughboy as main element, with the American Legion praising the sculpture and urging education and patriotism through the memorials.

Tli Arnistide Adalio Atate’s War Memorial Commission Idaho Avard Fairbanks Portland Ore Balt: Lake, Oty Utah Mal Ay Idaho Comminalon Cba Fairbanks American Legion of Idaho Faishpokis American Legion Legion

Legion Man Union Officer Bebergall Active In California

Fred Fr Bebergall of San Francisco serves a second term as department adjutant of the American Legion in California and is noted as one of the state’s most active Legion officers. He is also known for labor union involvement, with a life shaped by early work after his father’s death and education at night schools.

Fred Fr. Bebergall San Francisco American’ Legion California Big Etate Babergalll Bebergall San Francieco

Community honors fallen hero with local post naming

American Legion posts in Oyen Brook Penn and Overbrook consider renaming to honor a killed army officer and bravery citation recipient. Deserter lists and public park plans feature in talks. a memorial fund for I. W. Galbraith Tr. national commander begins at Hopawood Post Pittsburgh with a request to the nation.

Acdon Attey Oyenbrook Penn Amercan Legion Overbrook Avil Russell C. Ygrons I. W. Galbraith American Legion Hopawood Pittsburgh

American Legion activities and war veteran notes across states

News briefs detail Civil War reunions in Oklahoma to be hosted on September 1, the transfer of reunion grounds in Bridgeport, and California welfare bills aiding servicemen. Alvin York joins a Chattanooga post. a $50 reward funds Hardin deserter relief. Local posts report baseball and tea dances, plus cooking and feeding notes for meat quality and fat distribution in livestock.

The Blue and Gray Association of Oklahoma Bridgeport Oklahoma American Legion California William D Sergi Alvin York David King Chattanooga Dena York Organization of the Legion Paris

Effects of exercise on flavor and texture of poultry flesh

The text explains how exercise and feeding influence fat distribution and flesh proportion in birds. It notes that muscle fibers thicken with use, fat patterns shift toward tougher, older birds, and that controlled exercise can improve tenderness while overwork can toughen meat. It also mentions how different birds respond to feeding and ages, affecting flavor.

Coal Ashes as Fertilizer Use in Heavy Clay Soils

A fragment discusses coal ashes as a soil amendment to loosen heavy clay. It notes ashes have fertilizer value and should be spread evenly and thoroughly mixed, with caution on application rates and timing.

Two Quarts Is Good Yield For Milk Doe

United States Department of Agriculture notes milk goats can yield two quarts daily as a fair to good amount with lactation lasting seven to ten months. Best milk yield is eight to fifteen times the goat’s body weight annually, with German estimates reaching up to eighteen times for exceptional animals. Milk useful for cooking tea and coffee, goats’ milk cheese common in Europe, infant and invalid feeding emphasized.

United States Department of Agriculture Ains Point Europe

Preventing Potato Losses in Transit and Harvest

USDA Bureau of Markets experts warn growers and shippers that most losses from dispersed potatoes arise from careless handling during harvest and transit. Damaged skins invite infection, increase waste, and harm appearance. Proper handling can reduce or prevent substantial losses in the supply chain.

Bureau of Markets United States Department of Agriculture

Harvest Help Alert From Seasonal Labor Shortage

Advice urges farmers to secure harvest help weeks ahead for grain and orchards. Traveling laborers drift toward crop peaks, risking incomplete harvests and higher rates. Recommend arranging dependable crews early rather than relying on roving workers.

God Orchard

Harness Quality Guide for Heavy Work

Selection tips stress durable reins breeching holdback strips tugs traces belly bands and yoke straps. Emphasizes heavy authentic gear for control in demanding tasks and warns against weak worn components that fail under load.

Tell 'Em to See Me Says Towns

Joseph R. Towns of Marshall Michigan, proprietor of the Snolury Meat Market, credits Tanlac with curing his severe stomach trouble and nervous fatigue. He says three bottles restored his health, energy, and 25 pound weight gain, enabling him to work reliably again.

Tanlae Joseph R. Towns Snolury Meat Market Marshall, Mich Tanlac Taniac

Young Rascals and a New Priest Tale from Boston Transcript

Read as a clipped local snippet the piece presents a banter about two fine boys and a humorous confession. The dialogue resembles a Boston newspaper voice with abbreviations and dialect, portraying everyday quirks and social chat without a clear event or named individuals beyond Mrs Murphy and a priest’s remark.

Mra. Murphy Boston Transcript

Old Time Remedies and Rural Humor Echo in Local Tale

A fragmented clippings mix old product doggerel for Uastoria remedies with folklore and a sheepherder tale from Shelby. It recalls a humorous scene about Bill the shepherd who misplaces funds after drinking then jokes about a fashion hall spree and a stall game. A quip about Newton follows, ending with a line on a man who helps scatter aquatine never lingering in shadows.

Shelby Bill Aqnstine

Acid Stomach for 10 Years NOW A DIFFERENT WOMAN

A testimonial says acid stomach plagued a wife for a decade but improved after Entontec. The ad claims Entontec neutralizes excess acidity and gas, easing belching and other symptoms, with a money back druggist guarantee for a big box at a small cost.

H. D. Crippen Entontec Entonte Costa

Corns Grow If They Do Not Fade

A Columbus mother of a five year old and the unwilling possessor of two corns on one toe laments the painful condition. The boy asks if corns grow, and the mother replies yes, while he suggests the corns might merge into one and become less troublesome. The exchange is reported from the Indianapolis News.

Columbus Indianapolis News

Being Nice to Uncle at Dinner

Uncle praises Frances for inviting him to dine and letting him have more soup. Frances insists she wants him to eat less turkey than last time to balance portions, showing blunt honesty in a domestic scene from the Exchange.

Frances

A Warm Night and a Beaded Dancer Quip

A witty caption notes a dancer wearing more beads than usual with a remark about perspiration. The line reflects warmth and sentiment about homes becoming dearer when men are away, capturing a domestic mood in brief banter.

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