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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1946
Page
4
Classified notice seeking a trade or purchase of a pickup. The seller offers a 1935 Pontiac coupe in A-1 condition and will trade for a pickup not older than 1937 or may buy a pickup. Contact Herman Larson, Jr. Wade na. 21-24p.
Electric tank heaters offer practical heating for homes, delivering economical performance with simple installation. They provide reliable hot water, reduce energy waste, and suit retrofit projects in older or energy-conscious properties.
A trimmed evening gown in Galey and Lord wine and lime gingham features a dipping peplum over a full skirt and cropped bodice. The piece reflects 1940s style while Iowa State College economists project 1946 peacetime growth and farm-to-industry population shifts.
The Iowa index on prices received by farmers dropped in January 1946 due to declines in egg prices. Most other items held steady or rose, feeding ratios weakened for feeders, and the egg price drop narrowed the egg poultry feed ratio from 16.9 to 13.8 though still above the 1940-44 average. Corn hog and butterfat dairy feed ratios also declined slightly amid higher corn prices and lower hog prices.
A lighthearted saying notes that a dog earns friendships through tail wagging rather than talking, implying cheerful, loyal behavior attracts companionship.
The article advises spreading all types of shower curtains to dry after washing. Water repellent fabrics may be cleaned by sponging or brushing with thick soapy suds, rinsed in warm water, and pressed with a cloth using a warm iron while damp. Transparent and coated materials should not be ironed.
The all-Bullet program aims to raise poultry meat and eggs while lowering costs. Start by calculating pullet needs to fill the laying house next fall, then sell old hens before pullets are housed. Determine baby chick needs from the pullet count to estimate finances.
Daily potato consumption provides up to a quarter of the vitamin C quota and contains several B vitamins along with minor amounts of other nutrients that aid starch metabolism.
Rubber gloves provide hand protection in cleaning tasks. After use rinse in clean water and pat dry. Dust inside and out with talcum powder before storage.
Use fully ripened peaches wash peel pit and slice or halve as desired. Boil stirring to prevent scorching then press through colander for smooth pulp or pack pieces into hot sterilized jars. Seal and process pints or quarts in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
Little Rock readers ask about the spellings consultive versus consultative and the meaning. Answers note both spellings exist with identical meaning, and provide pronunciation kuan SULE tiv versus kon SULL tub tiv. Also ask about accent in OASIS, with best usage oh As sis from Latin Greek routes.
A home hair rinse suggests lemon juice and baking soda mixed with water as a post shampoo rinse. Use two tablespoons lemon juice and one third teaspoon baking soda per quart of water to brighten blond hair.
Do not hang rags over lines or beat rugs including small ones. The yarns in the back may loosen and fringe scrging could break. Clean small rugs on the floor just as you do larger ones to prevent damage.
A California scientist coats seed with mud and a small amount of fertilizer to improve germination. The mud pills cling to the ground, protecting seeds from birds and animals. The federal government is evaluating their use for reseeding large western range lands.
A brief guidance urges teaching children to wash hands with soap and water before using school library books. It promotes cleanliness and a habit of valuing books, presented as a simple classroom reminder tied to daily routines.
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