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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1941
Page
4
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The article explains that phosphorus does not explain firefly luminosity. It outlines how fatty secretions oxidize in specialized abdominal and thoracic organs controlled by nerves. The glow attracts mates and serves as a defense against nocturnal predators, with similar defensive lighting in luminous fish.
Dr Charles M Diserens of the University of Cincinnati reports that dogs and cats are about equally intelligent. He describes dogs as socialist and cats as individualists, arguing there is little difference in nerve centers. He notes cats show genuine gratitude during medical treatment.
Vienna scientist Dr. Helmuth Husserl, staying in Capetown, claims Antarctic air is curative and that earth rays cause cancer. Returning on the whaling ship Suderoy, he urges hospital ships to the South Polar regions and notes seafarers rarely develop cancer. He presents German Society findings linking sea life to cancer resistance.
The United States prints all paper currency and stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. About 5,000 experts produce an average 3,360,000 currency notes daily, with careful checks to prevent costly errors. The bureau has expanded from one attic room in 1862 to a facility spanning 15 acres, inviting visitors to inquire about this vital government function.
Authorities say fifteen percent of total family income goes to clothing with annual U S spending near nine billion dollars. The piece urges homemakers to inspect their family clothing costs and adopt smarter buying and upkeep programs to cut expenses.
A playful home recipe from an old instruction piece encourages pancakes as a lunch center with bacon, salad, and fruit. It offers sour or sweet milk batter guidance, variations for whole wheat or cornmeal, and tips for batter thickness. A pineapple honey glaze suggests a special treat, while a child’s meal ends with Johnny finishing his lunch.
A 93 year old, Johnny, shows off by tilting his head to drink at a family dinner. Aunt Helen and the adults discuss training him to eat regularly. Father suggests feeding him earlier during company nights.
Mrs J R asks when to stop cod liver oil for her six year old. There is no age to stop. Normal persons should continue daily, reducing in summer. A tea spoon daily is advised in winter and 1-3 teaspoons in summer to promote healthy bones and better health.
The bulletin discusses poisons like barium carbonate for pest control in livestock, noting horses benefit from parasite treatment in spring. It advises sorghum silage with legume hay and grain for ewes, plus protein supplements if non legume hay is used. It promotes New Grain and Grohoma as seed options with large price differences.
Tom Smith dispatched a large wolf at Wilton Junction weighing about 60 pounds and stretching over five feet from nose to tail tip. The incident is recorded as a notable local wildlife event with no further details provided.
Mrs Henry Dreier and Mrs Will Kersbergen of Doon have finished twelve quilts in the last four months and started a thirteenth.
In June 1806 Mr. E Avery and Mary Biaska wed and later divorced. After four decades they remarried and now reside near Colwell. Echo advertisers urge readers to patronize and save money.
Flax ranks first as a cash crop in Iowa among broadcast sown crops and trails only corn in total revenue. The 1940 red clover harvest hit 2 million bushels, nearly double usual. Iowa honey prospects for 1941 seem limited. farm guidance urges readiness for a favorable season. Bred ewes can winter well with legume hay and no extra feed. Rural Iowa eyes Ames for the 41st Farm and Home Week, a six day program to Fortify the Farm Frontier. Sheep scab quarantines remain under state supervision. Midland red clover debuts in limited spring supply, bred after 12 years. Fence care notes stress sturdy end and corner posts. Firebrats, wingless insects, damage hosiery and books.
Calhoun county doctors learned welding skills at their meeting after a film titled Welding for Profit was shown by mistake in Rockwell City. They will continue operating using traditional surgical methods despite the mis sent film.
Supt. Henry A. Boone of Sioux Rapids found a chicken prepared for New Year’s dinner profitable when a nugget appeared in the bird’s gizzard. The incidental discovery was linked to the meal’s cost and value.
Silo on Peter Beck farm in La Porte City burned for several days. Officials believe spontaneous combustion started the blaze damaging stored bean hay and prompting firefighting efforts.
At Clifford Bishop’s West Union residence residents are urged to heed safety after both Clifford and Carl Appelman sustained foot injuries from axe slips during tree trimming. Local officials report the mishaps occurred within six months and emphasize proper gear and careful handling of cutting tools.
Arizona's principal industries are popularly designated the five C's cattle copper cotton elitiate and citrus.
A collection of quips from The Broadcaster 4 with exchanges about shoes beliefs pessimism and fishing. The Talking Lady and Fisherman banter names a salesman says nothing is sold until paid for and a baker quips about using three flies. The fragment ends urging Martin-Senour paints.
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