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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
3
The Briggs family loves ice cream and home made sundaes. Dot plans decorations and fresh fruit sundaes are popular. They enjoy bread pudding a la mode and honeyed ice cream. Sundae syrups and precise boil temps are noted for 12 servings.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as essential for body function and fat loss. It claims daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water boost energy, clear skin, and reduce fat in three weeks, with a money back guarantee from Stoehr Drug Store.
Information from the U S Department of Agriculture urges selecting uniform tomato plants and seed from multiple varieties with balanced fruit quality. advises harvesting cabbage when outer leaves curl to reveal whiter inner leaves for market readiness. includes dairy safety tips for milk and methods to cool large milk volumes. ends with grain preparation guidance for livestock feed.
The text notes that control of tomato early blight and Septoria leaf spot is achieved by destroying crop residues. Fungi live on dead material, so plowing under wheat, stubble, and cornstalks robs them of food. Fall plowing reduces blight versus spring plowing.
US Department of Agriculture experts note hyacinths are nearly foolproof with proper care. Dutch varieties allow blooms from December to outdoor season. Plant in August, cool storage two to three months, root growth then green in cool cellar before indoor use. Mrs. John Moen and children visited Emma Gunderson on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Frederick and Alice called at the Arthur Loftsgard home Friday evening. A shower was held that night in honor of Mr and Mrs Joseph Nelson at the John Nelson home. About 115 relatives and friends attended and were served at midnight. The couple received many beautiful gifts.
Mrs. Fred Mylan spent a week visiting at her sister's in El kader. Several families including the Maurers and Johnsons hosted and visited across the area. Carol Nelson returned to Council Bluffs, and many relatives from Eagle Grove For est Park and Chicago joined gatherings at Haas Wenger Christianson and Johnson homes. Anticipated visits continued as Ulstad and others plan quiet reunions, with hospital care for Mrs. Griebenow and long stays by relatives from Castalia California Madison and Oelwein.
A humorous old clipping describes a dramatic skin graft marriage anecdote and a string of jokes about doctors, brides, and a punchy one liner about a husband’s reward. The tone mimics a lighthearted page of quips and cartoons from a vintage weekly.
A wife explains her method for harmony: when angry she writes a letter to her husband, hides it for three days, then decides whether to keep or destroy it. If her feelings persist she gives him the note, otherwise she discards it.
Historical note on captive gorillas in the country. It states no full-grown gorilla has been captured or reached full growth domestically. It mentions young gorillas imported for zoos and circuses often dying before age four or five. The record life for a captive gorilla is seven years in Breslau, Germany.
A mother visiting the school writes to Bliss objecting to teaching improper fractions to her daughter Mia. The note argues the child would pick up bad habits and asks that Mia not be taught improper fractions. The exchange reflects parental concern over mathematics instruction.
The Washington Star notes brase wheel clocks did not appear in the United States until 1837. Wooden works were developed around 1820, while band-cut brass works typically predated them. The rise of machine-cut brass movements eventually replaced these earlier styles.
The common field pea, a staple of the southern People, was called speckled jack in Civil War days. General Loeta reportedly described it as the Confederacy a best friend.
Jewels used in watch movements act to reduce wear on bearings and improve accuracy. Watches with 17 or more jewels are considered high grade and sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Mrs A J Priest and daughters called at West Union last Saturday. Mrs Charles Anderson visited from Thursday to Saturday with her daughter Mrs Will Starkey. Dr and Mrs L L Carr and Lavonda expect to return from California by end of next week. Lofstuen's Tire Shop advertises top repairing. Donald Gress visits with parents Willis and Mrs Gress. Clifton Pringle and Bert Gruver visit Rockford with Cecil and Mabel Gruver returning home with them.
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