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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
2
Information from the U S Department of Agriculture covers preventing corn moth and grain pest damage with moth balls or naphthalene, proper dryness, and airtight storage. It also notes poultry mash oil ratios, daily water needs for livestock, moisture resistant coatings with aluminum leaf, and winter feeding strategies for horses and other stock with roughage, legume supplements, and occasional bran mashes.
Leguminous hays like alfalfa clover soybeans and cowpeas are the best winter roughage for sheep. Straw and cornstalks help only with these and with good results. feed 2 to 4 pounds per ewe up to 160 pounds, adding a nitrogenous concentrate as needed. Succulent feeds like roots or silage aid health. limit silage to 3 pounds daily.
Census data shows New Orleans ranked third among major cities, behind New York and Baltimore, with populations of New York 312,710, Baltimore 102,313, and New Orleans 162,103. The text notes New Orleans never led in crowd size at that time.
Wind direction shapes early aviation routes. The article notes prevailing westerlies favor travel from America to Europe, aided by Earth's rotation, making west to east flights more common nine days out of ten.
A paragraphed note describes persistent dampness as a damp and pervasive menace affecting a large portion of the city, causing discomfort and concern among residents and officials.
Doctor Moodie notes the story of a solitary woman on San Nicolas Island who refused missionary relocation, surviving 20 years by fishing abalones birds and seals. She wore bird skin garments and perished weeks after reaching Santa Barbara mission, a romantic relic of aboriginal life on the California coast.
A Des Moines Tribune Capital summary notes that about 5,000,000 children are of kindergarten age in the United States, yet only around 730,000 attend kindergartens. It argues kindergarten work aids development, reduces delinquency, and should be valued as a crucial pregrade training, with teachers guiding early learning.
Alphonse Braneau of Rouen, serving multiple sentences totaling 75 years, sues Rouen municipality for 100 francs 4 day damages claiming two years of false imprisonment for a theft he did not commit. If he wins, he would have 73,000 francs but remains jailed.
James resisted Sunday school on a Children's Day morning. His mother insisted, saying he must attend. James asked if they would get presents, and she explained that mothers give him presents on Mother's Day, so he wondered if he should give them presents on Children's Day.
A radio beacon system added to the Highland light signal station guards Cape Cod waters. Information is broadcast to ships daily, with continuous updates in thick weather. Any ship with a radio can listen in.
British report details the grocery sector with 414 grocer organizations and 6017 branches, Boots and shoes firms ranking second with 226 organizations and 3600 branches. It notes 25 business lines operate distinct multiple shows.
In a playful exchange they joke about diet and strength. He claims rye beef makes him strong as an ox, while she counters with a lifelong fish diet that leaves him unable to swim. The lighthearted quip highlights humorous misfires in food folklore.
In a dated quip from Pagsing Show a manager nicknamed Appendix is teased by clerks who claim his irritability and unclear usefulness define him. The brief humor highlights workplace discord and a recurring bardic jab about authority.
The short dialogue hints at a wife wanting to sing and a husband granting the wish. A light, playful moment appears in the stray story fragment, with a cheerful tone suggesting a domestic, humorous vignette.
A terse exchange between a client and attorney involves questions about billing for inquiries. The dialogue emphasizes reassurance that asking questions does not incur charges. The wording mirrors a courtroom or consultation scene with brief, clipped responses.
A light exchange advocates travel as a broadening experience. A playful riff suggests a worldwide trip to expand perspective and curiosity.
The text offers practical tips to organize a kitchen for efficiency and child involvement. It advises introducing new foods to a child's diet one at a time in small amounts, well cooked and served neatly. It also suggests an 83 year old child can help carry meals, promoting self reliance, and describes edge binding of blankets to protect them. It warns to use nonmetallic vessels for okra to avoid discoloration and potential hazards.
Eastern Iowa veterinary practitioners urge dairymen to improve ventilation in dairy barns before real cold weather. They warn against retaining cattle in poorly ventilated stables showing frost on walls and ceilings. Frost and damp bedding signal insufficient air change and high humidity. Cattle moved from such quarters on freezing mornings cannot resist exposure.
A historical note outlines the brass band movement as a lasting influence on English working class musical tastes and talents. It traces origins to more than a hundred years ago and notes widespread adoption across villages and towns.
Mongoose in India are quick and sharp eyed and often tamed. They lie near snakes and reptiles, acting as snake deterrents. They are intelligent and commonly kept in houses to control serpents.
The note urges a family to visit the Skelgas Store in Elgin to investigate options. It mentions a collective interest and points to a local retail location for more information. The message keeps to a concise call to action and location.
Elgin Town Council met at City Hall with Mayor Weibel and councilmen Yenney Stoehr Schori Torkelson and Falk present. Minutes approved. Bills audited and allowed include Darley hydrant valve pumps Central States Power & Light street lights and more. Night watchman hiring discussed with no action. Council adjourned.
Do not use hay chutes as ventilating flues. In cold weather moist air condenses on hay in the mow, making it unfit to feed and risking spontaneous ignition. Ventilate stables by proper insulation and flues through the mow to ridge ventilator heads. If hay heating is likely, ventilate hay mows with slatted openings.
A compact note in the Arkansas Gazette cites a proverb about erosion of resilience and warns against actions lacking faith in their rectitude citing Pliny the Younger. The item then advertises Skelgas Stoves at the Skelgas Store in Elgin inviting inquiries.
A reflective note on gratitude and thanksgiving contrasts with brief jokes about a telephone girl and a garage, ending with a sign in a boarding house bathroom. The piece pairs pious sentiment with light humor and stray lines about life and beliefs.
Cleaning enamel paint from a dull finish wall or object uses hot water and cloths. Start with a wool or cotton cloth wrung from hot water, wipe surfaces, then a clean dry cloth. For stubborn spots use fine scourer lightly to avoid scratching the surface.
A fragmentary report describes the Richmond siege as possibly the most expensive battle in warfare history due to enormous ammunition costs. It notes Confederate defenders used bullets with silver content reaching up to 98 percent in some cases, according to an unverified claim.
Chicago News asserts that close friends deserve the freedom to openly disagree while maintaining mutual respect and trust in daily life. The piece argues that frank dialogue strengthens bonds rather than harms them.
A damaged OCR fragment presents incomplete archaic verse lines about elegance and a poised posture, rendering meaning unclear and identity of speakers or context uncertain.
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