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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1937
Page
3
An entry records Clermont in Fayette County Iowa as second class mail matter under postal classification, indicating its status within the local dispatch system and mailing priorities. The note reflects standard postal designation for the item and locality.
The article lists hazards that have caused many serious and fatal accidents over the past year. Slippery floors unsafe ladders objects on floors broken stairs no handrails poor electricals gas leaks gasoline use and sealing water carried about the house are cited with a caution to watch for these dangers.
White rats are described as albinos with pigment deficiency, while brown and black rats are natural enemies. The Iowa Medical Association will sponsor ten lectures at Upper Iowa University from mid February to early April on health, hygiene, and sanitation. A Benton County farmer, Ben Stickle, had a tire stolen and then bought back a stranger’s tire, which proved to be the same one.
FRED BIERMANN'S NEWS LETTER notes President Roosevelt receptions for foreign diplomats judiciary senators and congressmen with strict invitations and security. Describes East Room, state dining room, and dancing, plus the drain on the President's time. Biermann also recalls Decorah connections, job seekers, inauguration hall demands, and Washington's politics saturated atmosphere with clubs and discussions.
County agricultural conservation committees will set corn acreage limits under the 1937 farm program by comparing a farm's normal corn acreage with what would align to good farming practices. W S Rothlisberger, county chairman, said township and county groups are compiling soil conserving and depleting leases and acreage limits for each farm. The process will weigh county corn acreage against total crop land, soil productivity, topography, and other factors to propose equitable limits among farms.
A note states that clear sparkling ice cubes can be produced by freezing water that has been boiled, rather than chilling tap water first. The claim highlights a simple kitchen trick to reduce cloudiness in homemade ice.
A February 3 session led by Miss Lewis at Mrs Ed Medberry’s home covered preventing measures in the home to curb illness and malnutrition among Iowa children. Lectures cited high decay, anemia, and rickets rates, stressing diet, sunshine, and proper nutrition to protect health.
A dairy feeding school will be held at the court house in West Union next Wednesday February 17. Dr Stouder and Mr Porter will be the speakers in charge. This is the third meeting of the series and a fourth will be held in March.
A concise reflection notes that sustained effort drives progress across projects. It emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and persistence as keys to achieving meaningful outcomes.
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