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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
4
Forest Thomas of near Gladbrook plans for future reading and keeps posted on local news. He recently paid five years in advance for the Tracr Star-Clipper. The Echo notes several readers also pay ten dollars for five years in advance.
Rates for want ads: up to 25 words cost 16 cents per insertion. Over 40 words 1 cent per word per assertion. An extra 10 cent weekly handling charge applies for this service. Cash with order. No charge accounts. Telephonic orders accepted with payment before month end. otherwise 10 cents per line billed monthly.
A vintage recipe introduces Baked Ham Hollywood as a new table delicacy. It details a 10 to 12 pound ham glazed with a paste of orange peel mustard brown sugar and glycerine then baked with wine or grape juice and cloves. The method includes fruit accompaniments peaches or apricots laced with glycerine and basting to ensure moisture.
A U S Department of Agriculture report credits creosote barriers and May to June rains with reducing chinch bug damage. Illinois harvested a record small grain crop despite infestations as cool wet weather aided bug control. Southern Iowa suffered most where dry weather persisted. Creosote distribution totaled nearly 2.5 million gallons across Iowa Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana and Oklahoma.
A society woman brings nightgowns for Allied Relief with servants mistakes. The inspector notes French seams matter for British aid, prompting bewilderment. A department store shopper jokes about a French tri color rosette asking about other colors.
Harvard sociologist Carl C. Zimmerman urged four-child families to maintain US leadership. He warned that current birth rates threaten population decline, stating the normal family should include three to four children on average to sustain national power and growth.
Chicago doctors report considerable success using aluminum phosphate gel for ulcers. In a study of 18 human patients, results were satisfactory. Among 23 Man Williamson dogs treated, only three developed ulcers over 11 months. Ten dogs left therapy, all developed ulcers, then healed after reintroduction of treatment.
Potted plants are advertised as acceptable Christmas gifts at the Elgin Furniture Store. The notice suggests shoppers can still buy them, highlighting available stock and seasonal appeal.
Fragment discusses wartime controls on private stocks and exports to secure bread for the people. References a 83 wheat crop and a rising flour shortage due to lack of wheat, urging government action to prevent speculation and ensure sufficient supply.
A fragmented notice suggests backyard planning for summer picnics with family fun in a safe space. It mentions a fire place option, preferred over uncomfortable days with chiggers ticks and flies, and a healthy lawn area for enjoying scenery.
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