Oils for cream separators and farm machinery trade
Oils for cream separators, farm machines, tractors, autos, transmissions, windmills, motors and related equipment are listed as available. Includes various types for engines and mechanical systems.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
4
Oils for cream separators, farm machines, tractors, autos, transmissions, windmills, motors and related equipment are listed as available. Includes various types for engines and mechanical systems.
A reflective passage notes Bob absorbs little constructive learning from punishment. His best learning occurs under his mother's supervision, but when she is busy the child learns that active inquiry does not pay. The tone laments the impact of punitive methods on early education.
A mother uses turning on the gas stove to curb a child’s curiosity about gas. She calls him to assist and repeats the action until interest wanes. The piece argues against harsh punishment, advocating teaching over nagging as a safer approach to handling risky curiosity.
Mrs Clarence Olson spent last Thursday visiting Ole Blockhus and Cartie Thorson while Alvin Erickson of Minneapolis came for a week at the Ben Erickson home. Mrs Alfred Buraas and Shirley traveled to Mason City to see her mother Mrs Thea Thoen. Mrs Arthur Olson spent Friday afternoon at Mrs Julia Lands yard and Andrew Reinhart with Helen visited Selmer Holm. Elaine Holm joined them and stayed until Saturday. Mrs Julia Landsgard visited Mrs Olivia Olson and Mrs Caroline Werickson Monday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aanes spent Sunday with Mrs Caroline Erickson. Velma Martin stays with Ba Johnson in Clermont and attends school. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Halverson and Geraldine were dinner guests of Alvin Halverson. Grand Meadow Study club met Friday at the Evan Lien home. Mrs Carrie Thorson and Verna Blockhus were dinner guests at the Clarence Olson home. Ed Johnson and several others helped Willard Martin’s family settle their run home on Wednesday.
Notice in district court lists March 18 1946 for probate hearing on a will allegedly of William Pritchend late of Fayette County. Clerk Herbert D Kilammer notes date February 12 1948. Also mentions a drug store rat incident and a warning about corn spoilage and electricity hazards.
A humorous exchange has a chatty old lady asking a veteran how he was wounded. He replies a shell exploded, but then clarifies the shell “crept up and bit me.” The anecdote ends with a playful twist on battlefield injury.
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