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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
1
A brief publication statement for the Member National Editorial Association. Published every Thursday by R. P. Strauch. Entered in the Elgin Iowa post office as second class mail matter.
Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church for Lewis Kern who died Saturday at 2 10 am at his daughter’s home after a seven week illness. Born October 27 1852 in Alsace Lorraine he came to America in 1856 with his parents. Survived by widow three daughters Sadie Julia Mae and two sons Anthony and George several grandchildren and two sisters. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery. Con.
Margie Boleyn came home last week after spending a month in Volga City with her sister Mrs. Herbert Miller and family.
Farmers across the Northwest report Markton oats as smut immune and high yielding in dry farming and irrigated areas. Trials at Moro and Judith Basin show Markton outperforming standard varieties, with erect stature and yellowish kernels. Washington tests compare Markton favorably to Silver Mine, confirming lower hull percentage and similar kernel weight. Seed treatment is unnecessary, improving quality and yields in smut-prone regions.
The text discusses conserving manure to maximize crop value, noting daily hauling minimizes nutrient loss and that spring or winter hauling can be used depending on land and erosion risk. It urges farmers to tailor practices to their conditions and prioritize manure conservation.
Bulletin 243 from Kansas State Agricultural College outlines equipment for swine production including hog houses, lighting, feeding, self feeders, waterers, troughs, movable fences, breeding crates, loading crates, shipping crates, and materials lists. Circular 69 from Iowa State College covers similar topics with construction plans and bills of materials. Copies are obtainable by writing to the respective colleges.
The selection of a breed for either eggs or market depends on the producer. Light breeds mature early but may not be best for boiler production. heavier breeds mature later yet can offer better yield. Handling flock management strongly influences outcomes for any chosen breed.
Farmers adopt automated grinding with 1% grind self feeding via hopper and fan blow into bins for storage. Some systems eliminate manual grain handling, delivering ground feed directly to boxes or mangers after pressing a button.
The report notes cattle and calf values near 61 dollars per head, with horses mules and sheep showing mixed gains. Hogs rise in value from 14.40 to 165 while numbers fall six percent, influencing total value. examines production outlook and a Traer election recount ruling on teachers voting rights.
Mrs Christian Nelson spent several days near West Union with her father Mrs Paul Olson. Myrtle Selma and Clara Nelson stayed at the George Hanson home while their mother was away. Celia Martie visited her aunt Mrs Rose Baumgartner in Elgin. Myrtle Nelson attended the Lou Martie home Tuesday. Mrs Martin Groth was a weeklong guest at T J Olson’s home. Nicholia Martin of near St Olaf visited at Lou Martie Sr’s. The Baptist Ladies Mission Society met last Thursday with Mrs Hans Keiser.
Rev. Elmo L. Bateman, deposed pastor of Hilton Christian church, was fined 280 dollars for criminal perjury in an oath case tied to the Knights of Columbus in last week’s presidential campaign. Judge Walter D. Van Riper said Bateman stood convicted of the meanest crime. The report also notes local banking deposits, hatchery equipment additions, and a call to remove old papers from a house cleaning.
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