Classified Wants and For Sale Notices Mix
A cluttered Elgin Iowa column lists want ads and notices with fees, including 1 cent per word for prepaid notices and 7.5 cents per line for postpaid. Items include dry cord wood at $8 per cord, an electric washing machine, street corn fodder, lost purse, a bull want, a Belgian stallion sale, stray dog reward, a spring stock hog, Des Moines Sunday Register on sale, books and office supplies, and various misc notices from Elgin Echo’s circulation.
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Des Moines
Evans’ Cafe
Elgin
Chas
Puffer
Elkader
Platinum Deposits From Pincer Gravel Least Common in South Africa
The National Geographic Society Bulletin notes most platinum comes from pincer deposits in gravel and sand washed from rocks, with the notable exception of a recently discovered rich deposit in South Africa where platinum occurs in rocks in sufficient quantity to justify mining.
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South Africa
National Geographic Society Bulletin
Apples of Paradise Reinterprets Hesperides Fruit
The note traces the phrase Apples of Paradise to Apples of Hesperides. It argues the ancient apples were pomegranates while Hesperides meant orange-like in structure, though the ancient orange differed from the modern fruit.
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Paradise
Paradiaa
To Check Horns Growth of Cattle in Feedlot
The report notes applying caustic potash at set times to prevent horn growth in cattle, outlining precautions and procedural steps for safe handling and effective use. Specific timing and application details are provided for farm workers and veterinarians.
Open sheds for beef cattle aid winter gains
USDA guidance notes broad sows feed and dairy cattle impact prices. Pork and poultry practices advised including worm control with nicotine dust and mineral feeds. Open air sheds reduce disease risk and improve winter gains for cattle, with proper orientation to block cold winds.
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KR. S. Stephenson
Iowa State College
Iowa
Stephenson Gaya
Frump Thin Won Never Made History Analysis
Fragmentary text references Hay Drummond and Lady Mary Bay with unclear context about Frump Thin and historical significance. The readable items suggest names and a possible discussion of historic status but lack concrete events, dates, or actions to confirm a specific report.
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Hay Drummond
Lady Mary Bay
Mrs Sarah Lyon obituary traces life from Pennsylvan ia to Nebraska
Mrs Sarah Lyon also known as Sarah Jane Howard was born February 21 1842 near Jimtown Mercer county Pennsylvania. She married Charles A Lyon October 1 1887 and lived in Castalia Iowa Elgin Iowa and Nebraska near Bazile Mills before Mr Lyon died February 20 1926. They had two daughters Mary Squire and Inez Nevens. She died December 16 1929 at her daughter Mrs James Squire home aged eighty seven years nine months and twenty five days. She leaves two daughters two brothers Thomas and Enos Howard one sister Elizabeth Stansberry sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral was at the M B church Creighton Nebraska with Rev Kubler in charge.
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Sarah Jane Howard
Jimtown
Mercer County
Pennsylvania
Elgin
Charles A. Lyon
Castalia
Nebraska
Bazile Mills
Lyon
Mary
Inez
Mary Squire
Creighton
Inez Nevens
Winnetoon
James Squire
Thomas
Enos Howard
Iowa
Elizabeth Stansberry
Sioux City
M. B
Neb
Kubler
Appraise Hotel Strip At 2000 For School
The trio of appraisers fixed the value of a land strip twelve feet by 140 feet on the east side of the Hotel West property at 2000 dollars to aid daylight protection for the high school planned this year. John F. Miller and R. O. Woodard along with Albert Schori formed the panel, and the sheriff will receive notice to proceed.
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John F. Miller
Clermont
Albert Schori
Elgin
Hiean
Argo-Gazette
Two Stewart Cows Sold At $1000 Each
Paul Stewart of Harlan township sold two six year old Holstein cows to Robert Ragmunsen of Deerfield for $1000 apiece. Each cow produced over 1000 pounds of butter in a year as a five year old. They were sired by Tritomia, a noted bull Stewart bought a half interest in for $5000, who later won the national championship. This sale may be the highest price for Holstein cows from a Fayette county herd.
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Paul Stewart
Harlan Township
Robert Ragmunsen
Deerfield
Tritomia
Stewart
Fayette County
Argo- Gazette
E urged to stay Smith not to quit
After deciding to resign as superintendent of the Fayette county home A E Smith after 17 years head reconsidered at the supervisors request and will remain another year Smith told Tuesday he had intended to resign but consented to stay when urged by the county board He has compiled a worthy record during his long term of office.
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Fayette County
A. E. Smith
Nobody Likes Everyone Says Pencil Pushers Pet Peeve
A reader notes it is impossible for anyone to like every person and advises civility instead of pretense. Also mentions Mr and Mrs George Falk and daughter Georgianna visiting Lime Springs, local egg prices easing, and butter trading under par as a dairy farmer friendly note. Edna Bopp and Elsie Smith of West Union were dinner guests in the Easel home. Use Echo want ads for quick results.
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George Falk
Georgianna
N. P. Kerr
Lime Springs
Edna Bopp
Elsie Smith
West Union
Webster to Seek Rail Post Again
Charles Webster of Waucoma, a leading local figure and current chairman, announces re election bid for another term on the state railroad commissioners board. The Republican candidate was disclosed by Des Moines papers on Tuesday. Webster has served since 1917 and is now in his third four year term.
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Charles Webster
Waucoma
Board of State Railroad Commissioners
Webster
Daily Press
Des Moines
Harding
Hawkeye Beacon
Deficient Human Mind and the Morality of Wealth
Fragmentary quotation reflects a 19th century concern with ignorance of fate and moderation under prosperity. Attributed to Virgil and via Berald, it discusses money as the root of considerable problems and the moral dangers of wealth.
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Virgil
Mo Mont
Berald
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Frank Peterson
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Peterson Monument Co
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Lorence Bigler
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C. W. Heiserman
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Charles Feller
Elis
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Charles W. Holjzer
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A. M. Weibel
Fayette
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Oak Library Table
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Rolla
Seles Books
McCasky
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U.S
the Echo Weekly
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
States
District of Columbia
Bureau of Public Reader
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sarah Lyon
Smith
Citizens State Bank
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Clark Drug CO
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Pete
Erry
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