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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
2
Wadena residents hosted lodge events and social evenings at local homes. Luncheons and oyster suppers were held, with awards given at bridge gatherings. A fire incident caused minor roof damage. Funeral attendance, hospital care, and church services are noted along with a Bible study discussion and a parenting guidance exchange.
Madge Irons commands seven year old Jimmy to go to bed and tidy toys. Jimmy resists, and after five minutes she repeats the order with mounting wrath. The scene ends as he is escorted upstairs while a sister, a school teacher, sits nearby.
Federal crop insurance covered about 7.6 million farms in 31 states last year. Iowa farm cash rent averaged 3.28 per acre in 1939 40 under a sliding scale lease, down from 5.80 the prior year. Early barley and lard market notes plus winter enrollment at Iowa State College show agriculture prominence. advice covers plant care, storage tubers, and early sowing benefits for barley yields.
Practical care for newborn lambs that are badly chilled. Immerse in warm water to the neck, maintain temperature, rub dry in a towel, warm to sleep, and feed after revival. Return to the mother promptly. For mildly chilled lambs, wrap warmly and give warm milk. A barrel with straw and warm water is another option.
Frequent complaints from police departments about improper fighting on automobiles lead to a focus on tail lights. The piece stresses their warning role, legal requirement, and the need for all mechanical parts to be in first class condition to ensure safe driving and proper driver judgment.
Five researchers at Rutgers University New Brunswick after four years of testing an insect repellent report it guards the most susceptible skin from mosquitoes. In a marsh test one half of a tester’s face was treated while the other half remained untreated resulting in more than 5000 bites on the untreated side as the treated area was spared.
The office of coroner dates back to Twelfth-century England, tracing its roots to medieval legal and administrative practices. It outlines the evolution of inquest duties, jurisdiction, and the role in overseeing matters of public safety and legal inquiries through centuries.
The Grand Meadow community records visits and gatherings. Names include Almer Larson, Clarence Olson, Mellien Loftsgard, Tona of Gander, Carolyn Erickson, Ed Johnson, Doris, Andrew Reinhart, Selmer Holm, Highland, Immanuel Larson, Ernest Holt, Julia Landsgerd, Buddy Martin, Carl Moshy, Clermont, Marjorie Larson, Elmér Larson, Gilbert Buraas, Archie Johnson, Ole Amundson, Minnie Olson, Myra Olson, Willard Martin, Merlin Martie, Walter Martie, Ames Olson, Almer Leo Nelson, Olivia Olson, Nels Loftsgaar, Ewald Lyngan, Frieden, Marion church funeral details, Hans and George Larson, Kathryn, Darlene, Marilyn, Sandra, Henry Vellersven.
Guests in Andrew Reinhart NYA completed home Sunday. Roger remained for a longer visit with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vellersven. Alvin Halverson spent Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Julia Landsgard. The confirmation services were held at West Clermont church last Sunday.
Elgin Local News Advertising notes visits from Harmony Minnesota residents including Rev and Mrs O C Brenna and Mr and Mrs John Gunderson to the Gunderson and Yearous households. Other guests include Mrs Kenneth Meyer hosting a 1:30 shower for Mrs Ralph Rogers and the Dean family marking a golden anniversary with nearby attendance. Drive carefully and you will drive longer.
The NYA program for 26 youths has been extended by two months with the third month starting immediately. They have cleaned dump sites and dug a pond north of the Hungberger, Wenger and Chapman homes, using excavated soil to widen a roadway and support future trees. They also cleared box elder trees from Clermont street cemetery entrance and plan permanent trees, athletic facilities, a shelter house, ovens, and playground equipment as funds arrive.
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