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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

3

Two Minute Talks Nutrition and a Growing Athlete

Miss Aubyn Chinn presents nutrition guidance from the National Dairy Council focusing on Tom Junior, an active teen athlete. The feature highlights daily protein and carbohydrate intake, milk, vegetables, fruit, eggs, whole grains, and dairy to support rapid growth while detailing a recipe for ice box butter cookies and tips for baking thin crisp cookies.

Miss Aubyn Chinn Nutrition National Dairy Council Mother Briggs Tom Junior Tom

Local notes from Clermont area relatives and gatherings

Arthur Loftsgard family guests near Clermont for dinner. Martin Johnson visited Dubuque sisters. Mrs Loftsgard hosted a quilting party for neighbors. Agnes Houg visiting Joe Lind home. Eldora and Josephine Loftsgard with Ruby Olson. Myrtle Olson helped with butchering for Mrs Wettleson. Confirmants gathered at Oscar Nyborg home. Odegard and Gislewan worked at B Nelson home. Mrs H T Bilden guest in B Nelson home. Mrs John Johanson visited Carl Johanson home. District No 5 children had a Valentine party with ice cream and wafers. Mr and Mrs Jim Capper of Vinton visiting before Denver summer work. Mrs K A Kirkeberg improving under doctor. Gottfried Kurth family moving to Cornelius Reierson home for summer. Colonial tea and quilt exhibit feature homemade candy. Helen Luchsinger stayed with Esther Durscher. W F M B meeting with Mrs N M Frits. Harry Wenger in Cedar Rapids on business. Dr Roy and Ray DeSart in Cedar Rapids on business.

Arthur Loftsgard Clermont Gilbert Loftsgard Martin Johnson Dubuque Ole Loftsgard Agnes Houg Joe Lind Eldora Josephine Loftsgard Ruby Olson Myrtle Olson Robert Wettleson Oscar Nyborg Chas. Odegard George Gislewan B. Nelson H. T. Bilden

Financial Report of Elgin Towa ISD for 1928 29

The Secretary's financial statement for the Independent School District of Elgin Towa shows receipts of 32,505.43 and disbursements of 2,505.43 for the School House Fund ending June 380 1929. It lists cash on hand 299.18 and estimates for the coming year including general fund 1,000.00 and school house fund 2,600.00. Samuel Mosby, Secretary.

Independent School District Elgin Towa Samuel Mosby

Maynard High Seeks Fayette County Title With Big Week

Maynard high school pursues the Fayette County conference basketball title as it faces Hawkeye and Randalia this week. A loss could allow Clermont or Elgin to tie or move ahead, with Elgin needing wins in three remaining games to challenge Clermont for second place. The county tournament marks a busy week in Fayette at the U.S. gym as standings tighten. Marquette teacher earns Alpha Psi Omega honor for dramatic leadership and judging work across northeast Iowa schools.

Maynard High School Fayette County Hawkeye Randalia Clermont Elgin Elgin Haa U. S Fayette Marquette E. L. Morris Alpha Psi Omega National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Iowa Oelwein Elkader Morris Garnaville Postville Dubuque

Local Ads Offer Fancy Cakes and Tea for 10c

The notice invites readers to read all the ads and spend money while serving fancy cakes and sandwiches with tea or coffee for ten cents. Anna Falk, confined to bed after a fall, is said to be much better now. Mrs Gottfried Pfister and two children stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Daniela on the W Ic Follett farm tenant house.

Anna Falk Gottfried Pfister Otto Daniela W. Ic. Follett

Winter feeding tips for livestock and poultry care

The article advises silage as a winter substitute for pasture, with balanced green and dry feed to avoid disease. It notes hogs need 4 to 12 pounds of water daily per 100 pounds live weight, warns against cold water and surface ice, and stresses breeder nutrition for poultry including reduced corn meal and added meat scraps, cod liver oil, vitamins, and direct sunlight. It also covers chicken pox in fowl, recommending removal of sick birds, disposal of carcasses, and disinfection to stop spread.

Beware of a spreader in contagious abortion warning

The article warns farmers to focus on prevention as no cure exists for contagious abortion. It notes cows with calves are likely spreaders, bulls and unbred heifers pose lower risk, and transmission can occur via feed, pasture drainage, bedding, or unpasteurized milk. It adds a personal note about Mr and Mrs H W Falb visiting Elkader.

Practical kitchen tips and a birthday party note

A column offers cooking advice on rhubarb, fabric testing, and salad ideas with winter produce. It also reports a February 14 birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Luchsinger’s home for their niece Helen Luchsinger, with about sixty friends, a midnight lunch, and a money gift.

Peter Luchsinger Helen Luchsinger Helen

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Feeding Tom Junior Father Briggs Mrs. Briggs Gunder News Denver Colorado K. A. Kirkeberg Gottfried Kurth Cornelius Reierson Esther Durscher M. E. Church N. M. Frits Harry Wenger Cedar Rapids Dr. Roy and Ray DeSart McCormick-Deering McCormick - Deering Torkelson Bros Elgin, Iowa Financial Report Fayette County Basketball News the Echo U. S. Dept. of Agriculture H. W. Falb Lota Magnes Paul Phillips Milk Phillips Magnesia Jerusalem Helen Luchsingar Faye Brabham H. D. Yack Bie Waa Wild Rage Patrol Valentine Pathy Quaker Oats Company Weibel Mill CO Ies Freed-Eisemann Holstein Westgate Forum Ormesby Perfection Ormesby Portage Bnief Farm W. J. Murphy
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