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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1947

Page

2

Iowa Farm Income Leads Nation In 1967 Agricultural Income

A Farm Home Page excerpt notes lowe crepe americ. The Department of Agriculture lists Iowa as leading in agricultural income for 1967 with Brodie at 138070 and a state total around 275080, while Iowa and California vie for the top spot over a decade. The data show Iowa producing about 10 percent of the nation's output and a strong year for beef and crops.

Stece Lowe Farmers Amerearet Beestock Brodie Jowe Ami Caltioc Ows Jead- Sowa Iowa

Sewing Cabinet Announcement at Iowa Show

A damaged clipping notes Seghifal sewing cabinet by a pier and discusses home sewing forecasts for 1968. It mentions extension clothing specialists at Inns State College, fabric guidance, and a show display with storage for patterns and thread.

Seghifal Pier Lurville Inns State College Iowa

Ninety five Women Attend Leaders Training School

A total of eight women attended leaders training sessions in Clayton county last week. Jewell Graham of Iowa State College demonstrated “Pressure Saucepan Meals” at Monona, Strawberry Point, Guttenberg and Elkader. Attendees will teach the lesson in township groups. The menu featured a pressure-cooked meal with stuffed flank, blazed sweet potatoes, broccoli, relish plate, bread and butter, vanilla custard with chocolate sauce, and coffee. Next lesson titled Frozen Food Management set for January 6 7 8 and after.

Clayton County Jewell Graham Iowa State College Monona Strawberry Point Guttenberg Elkader

Putty Stains Pully Smears Busied by Household Arc

Al Stuart raises Great Dane Buck from Iowa famed for coyote and fox hunting. Buck, five years old, reportedly killed 24 foxes in his first hunting year and now commands demand for fox extermination. He hunts with a crew of traders and tracking dogs under Garland Davis.

al Stuart Buck Iowa Garland Davis

Sewing Cabinet Design Tips from Miss Ree

Miss Ree offers guidance on organizing a homemaker’s sewing cabinet to keep supplies neat and accessible. She emphasizes flexible drawers, proper partitions, visible thread numbers, and dedicated compartments for shears, spools, and larger tools to reduce clutter and improve efficiency.

Som Dad Ree Brueve

Fayette County Soil Farm Bureau Backs European Relief Plan

Fayette County Farm Bureau board adopted for Fayette and Gentty the Iowa Farm Bureau European relief program at the December meeting. Plans remain local, with county efforts expected to mirror the state program raising a carload of cars free. Donations include cash and contributions from delegates and the women’s project chairman Mrs Wilder Matocks of Wadena. Arthur Gibber of Center Town Shiphammer is the first contributor with $10.00.

Fayette County Shiphammer Faywie County

Sewing thread sizing guidance fragment

Fragmentary note discusses choosing thread sizes for sewing different fabrics and tasks. Mentions numbers like 60 and 40 to 60, general guidance on fine stitching versus heavy mending, and hints at basting and fabric compatibility. Contains unclear phrases and OCR errors but preserves intent of selecting appropriate thread for sewing projects.

Nyles

Protecting your farm and expanding horizons through learning

The text discusses dairy protein needs for cows and feeding strategies, warns about flu affecting breeding, and reports on student book reports in Miss Sipple's classes. It reflects on education widening horizons, comparing schooling to climbing a tree, and urges expanding minds beyond laziness or indifference.

Sekmew Dhe Zunior Miss Sipple Prieperianpron

Real Estate Transfers and Marriage Licenses Listed in Wadena Area

Real estate transfers include Elia BR Young and husband to Charles W Ayleworth for 300 dollars covering Lots 190 191 192 and 193 in Berriman's Additions Wadena. Charles Whittenbaugh to Lyal Whittenbaugh and wife for 1400 dollars for W 12 Lots 1 and 2 BS North side Add Wadene. Lawrence A Cline to Leallen Knox and wife for 1.90 dollars for 4 and 5 Bigler Add Wadene. Marriage licenses list: Andrew Bird Oelwein and Darlene Lende Portland Ore. James R Bovan Decorah and Gladys Billy Oelwein. Willard J Hirthford Waterloo and Rose B Greve Oelwein. LeVern Stumme Clermont and Arthel Weyer Clermont. Dale J Jensen Elgin and Betty Christen Pigin. November 21: V L Zupke Randalia and Lorna B Durcy Fayette.

Elia BR. Young Charles W. Ayleworth Berriman's Wadena Charles Whittenbaugh Lyal Whittenbaugh North Fide Lawrence A. Cline Leallen Knox Bigler Andrew Bird Oelwein Ami Darlene Lende Portland Ore James R. Bovan Decorah Gladys Billy Willard J. Hitdhford Waterloo Rose BM Greve LeVern Stumme Clermont Arthel Weyer Clermom Dale J. Jensen Elgin

Pratt Woman Targeted by Gold Program Phone Scam

Mrs. Melvin Pratt of Spencer reports receiving four calls from a man claiming she won 1000 dollars in a "put for gold" program. The caller demanded money, and Pratt realized the scheme as the work of two unscrupulous individuals.

Prakdert Melvin Pratt Spencer Sly Frank- Bier

Elgin Youth Profiles Highlight Local Teens and Hobby Interests

A fragmentary Elgin note profiles a teen girl and a 17 year old boy, naming estimated ages, builds, hair and eye color, favorites in town, sport and media figures. It mentions a student guard, hunting and fishing, and a wish list for an ideal partner. The Faculty wishes Bob luck in farming. December menu sketches appear as brief notices.

Robert Logan Hanson Robert Bob Logan Elgin Butch Jenkins Shirley Temple Tom Owens Elginland

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