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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1949
Page
2
Data from 1946 to 1948 show all-pullet flocks in four Iowa counties had only 0.07 percent tuberculosis, far below mixed flocks at 7.89 percent and old-hen flocks at 10.42 percent. Farm infection rates followed a similar pattern, with 38 percent of all-pullet farms infected versus 67.27 percent for mixed and 60 percent for old-hen flocks.
USDA scientists proved the belief that black walnut trees harm neighboring crops false this summer. Inquiries about injury to tomatoes potatoes alfalfa apples and peaches have grown. Soybean growers expect top yields in 1949 with regionally best suited varieties.
Farmers report smaller calves and lambs due to recent western storms with effects expected to show in meat supply in 6 to 18 months despite some disbelief about near term impact. Ranchers and market observers caution on price volatility and inventory levels across the cattle and sheep sectors.
A 1942 established two year corn and oats rotation showed manure added the most value to corn. Plowing in manure raised yield by 13.3 bushels vs no treatment, while biennial sweetclover added 10.4 and humus varied, with hu bam increasing by 29 bushels. The study aimed to compare organic matter types.
The article explains that a sow’s litter quality hinges on available raw materials and a balanced diet. It recommends a ration around 13 percent protein built from corn, oats, barley, and alfalfa for sows, with slightly higher protein for gilts, stressing feeding during late gestation.
A calf at the Waltz sale pavilion in Jefferson found a foster mother in a brood mare after a recent sale. Attendants saw the calf enjoying a free lunch the morning following the event, as the 1948 49 lease year index 321 is noted.
A listing of editorial and reporting staff including Amy Lou Torkelson editor Marlys Wenger assistant Ruth Boleyn music Dean Torkelson Marlene Mosby sports Marilyn Faib Barbara Crider Beverly Sutter grade Karolin Falb senior Arlene Buroden junior Bonnie LantzSophomore Shirley Page Ruth Tillotson Freshman Lane Ash eighth grade Clara Bane Dalaceo Helen Wenger assistant reporter.
In a tight boys game Clermont Commanders fell 30 to 26 to Elgin Panthers after a low scoring first half. Pollock led Clermont with 9 points while Gerald Schupanitz had 13 for Clermont. Clermont’s girls lost 41 to 27 with Lorraine Kittleson pouring in 29 for Elgin.
Fayette County League coaches announced the all star selections for girls basketball. First team features Lorraine Kittle son Clermont forward Joanne Granneman Hawkeye forward Dorothy McGirl Stanley forward Lois Pleggenkuhle Hawkeye guard Helen Gerner Clermont guard Dorothy Quass Randalia guard. Second team includes Eunice Gehring Elgin forward Kathleen Mr Fadden Randalia forward Ardis Olson Clermont forward Jean Boess Hawkeye guard Yvonne Weston Stanley guard Hawkins Waucoma guard. Honorable mentions list guards Donna Boess Hawkeye Byerly Stanley Kathryn Perkins Arlington Friedlein Arlington Ruth Westprahl Clermont Karo lin Falk Elgin Wright Randalia Marilyn Follet Clermont forwards Gabriel Waucoma Mary Tschantz Clermont Marian Lincoln Hawkeye Hoy Waucoma and P leggenkuhle Alpha.
Sixth graders read their own newspaper The Young Citizen as they study early Roman Empire. In sixth grade math they practice multiplying and dividing mixed numbers while seventh graders learn personal cash accounts.
Lawmakers debate sales tax changes as revenue eyes tap to about 22 million dollars and a 9 million cut from eliminating food from the tax, while anticipating a drop after postwar peaks. State Aid data from the tax commission shows allocations and trends guiding discussion.
State finances show allocations of 94.75 million and special taxes of 137.20 million, with county returns rising from 1946 and 1947 figures. Bills dying in committee include pari mutuel betting, tractor fees, loan ceilings, civil service setup, tax consultant licensing, and veterans office space. A mixup over lawmakers’ names sparked confusion about authorship, while a school aid bill proposes a single statewide appropriation covering levy above 15 mills.
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