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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1954
Page
4
Plant pathologists at Iowa State College report that applying 2 4-D to the soil soon after corn planting helps reduce grass competition in corn fields.
More than 10 000 persons contributed to the fund drive begun in 1949 and ending Dec 31, 1953. Dr Cole noted a detailed report would be ready in about two weeks. He said over 400 000 of the total came from Methodist churches in northeast Iowa.
The Iowa Republican state central committee named Robert Waggoner of Fort Dodge as executive director succeeding King Palmer who resigned September 1. Waggoner will handle publicity and research in addition to executive duties. George Nagle of Iowa City was named state finance chairman, succeeding Thomas D. Murphy who resigned months ago.
The report states that the total number of killings was lower than the rise in herd numbers observed in the previous year, according to officials' estimates.
About 24 members attended the E. C. C. Community Club dinner and meeting Monday at the Legion hall. Carl Meinhard was named chairman and led discussions on roads, support for private projects and reckless auto driving. Actions were referred to the town council or assigned to committees. standing committees were named.
Early January is a fine time to start a farm rat control program says Harold Gunderson extension entomologist. He notes winter rats forage less and are slowed by cold weather making warfarin bait more effective with up to 30 rats per pound versus 10 in summer.
A reflection on two women gossiping about Mrs X on a bus. The piece suggests Mrs X vents insecurity through rapid talking and gossip, and urges examining childhood security as the foundation for emotional peace and self worth.
The note asks if Mrs X received her fair share of assistance during childhood and poses this as an engaging topic for two women to discuss. It frames the issue as a thoughtful social question about generosity and equity in early life.
Kolum Komments notes that self service meat sales are increasing amid shortages. Farmers should check seed stock early to ensure desired varieties are available this year. Emphasis on temperature comfort for laying flocks, sanitary pullet houses, and efficient small stock waterers. proper calving feeding supports unborn calves and later production. calf death losses cost Iowa dairymen about 2 million dollars yearly based on calf value. Read Echo advertisements.
A tired soldier asks for a shave but the barber declines. A western revival displays notices as a baritone sings Tell Mother I’ll be There. An insurance agent jokes about appendicitis versus professional curiosity. A pupil asks what D stands for in A.D. George Washington’s birth date is noted. A boy misunderstands I don’t exactly know I guess. Johnny wishes for a sister to stop teasing the cat. Parson receives resignations of the choir at a church board meeting. Elder Berry cites a Providence afflicted choir and the hymn Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow.
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