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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
4
ODT Daily Report Books for local service haulers are available at the Echo office. Books cost 1.80 for a six month supply per truck and aid qualification for tires, tubes, recaps and next quarter faseline quota. Also assorted notices about farm equipment, auctions, and entertainment listings.
Chilled lily of the valley bulbs stored for forcing will bloom in about 15 days when placed in moss and water in a shallow bowl. They are noted as the most fragrant of easily forced bulbs.
A consumer tip advises soaking dried fruits in warm water for at least 142 hours then cooking them slowly in the same soaking liquid without adding sugar. The note promotes employing this method for better results in cooking and baking.
Homemaker guides suggest practical, comfortable kitchen dresses to support wartime duties. Emphasizes room through arms and hips, easy skirts, reinforced finishes, and sturdy pockets. Recommends prints that flatter wearers, center front openings for ironing, and durable seams to withstand daily tasks.
Three main checks for mower repair focus on gears pitman and flywheel cutter bar and knife. Inspect gears for wear or broken teeth especially the counter shaft spur gear and bevel gear on the pitman shaft. Bronze bearings on center and crank shafts can be replaced. drive out worn bushings with care and avoid hammering bronze.
A note explains that one pound of waste kitchen fats yields glycerine for gunpowder. It urges Iowa households to save grease, store it in a can, and sell it to meat markets once a pound is collected. The plan estimates 843,883 pounds of gunpowder monthly if every family saves one pound. Also mentions Mrs Lydia Chandler of Audubon as a Christmas seals seller.
Gold-rimmed eyeglasses in a case were found embedded in cement when blocks fell during repairs at a University building in Iowa City. No owner identified yet.
A camel can take a load of water amounting to as much as 15 or 20 gallons in one drinking session.
Mrs Smith worries about war horror harming Patsy and seeks calm, clear talks to explain current events. She suggests explaining exaggerations, sharing defense stamps, conserving materials, and involving Patsy in the war effort to build understanding and reduce fear.
In Ellinwood Kansas two youths who had periodically borrowed a car for a month to attend Sunday school were sentenced by Police Judge Robl after the auto theft actions, marking a final legal outcome under the borrowed vehicle case.
Geologists report the earth cools primarily through hydrothermal activity. Hot springs geysers and volcanic vents drive heat transfer from deep within the planet to the surface, while the crust remains largely insulated.
A brash remark praises a gown bought at a ridiculous price and a sharp retort calls the cost an absurd figure. A talking pussycat recounts rescuing a daughter from the violin factory, insisting a smile is needed before work.
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