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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1931
Page
3
A readable fragment covers home tips on canning produce and fabric care. It notes one hour from garden to can as ideal, warns against misusing sewing shears, and advises turning rug sections to even wear. It also discusses cheese heating, serving suggestions, and FDA positions on preservatives like sulphur dioxide and benzoate.
Practical guidance from the U S Department of Agriculture: tree care and fire safety, lamb finishing studies from Purdue, asparagus bed longevity, concrete surface finishing, cattle tuberculosis eradication progress, breeding feed for bulls, insect pest prevention and insecticide basics, field monitoring, and expert assistance pathways.
A fragment notes an experiment station or nearest federal entomological field station being contacted for information. It mentions reporting serious insect outbreaks to one of these authorities.
Selmar Louis Mork born October 6, 1906 on a Marion township farm, Marion county. He died June 26, 1931 at twenty four years, eight months, and twenty days after heat exposure. Survivors include his mother, five brothers and two sisters, with funeral at Marion church conducted by Rev. S. J. Strandford. Card of Thanks by Mrs. Thomas E. Mork and children expresses gratitude to neighbors, Rev. Strandford, and choir for sympathy.
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri reports losing 20 pounds in four weeks after taking one box of Kruschen Salts. She says she feels more energetic and never hungry. The ad promises a half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
Meteorites are believed to come from a world that once existed between Mars and Jupiter. Large fragments formed the asteroid belt, and hundreds of these asteroids are now known.
A Lions Clubs of Iowa safety message warns boys against begging rides and motorists against picking up riders. It declares begging illegal and immoral, urging youths to earn their way while drivers should refuse rides to minors seeking shortcuts.
Cheery Valley notes a weekend of visiting relatives and friends across Elgin and nearby towns. Several families including Moor, Dennler, Lerch, Gerber, Frieden and Schupbach share meals and gatherings, while illness options appear with Mrs. Leuchtenmacher and others. An insurance picnic at Guttenberg is also mentioned.
John Lantz and Mr and Mrs David Lantz of Grayville Ind were supper guests Monday in the John Friederich residence. Mr and Mrs Oliver Paterson and daughter Frances of St Olaf spent Tuesday evening with the Martin Larson. Mrs Jake Dennler stayed Sunday with the George Christen home. Edna Alice and Alma Hanson Orlan Mason and Robert Mueller were supper guests Sunday in the Ernest Meyer home near West Union. Lucy Lilian and Ernest Christen and Frank Thoman with Clara Muehenthaler visited Sunday afternoon in the Bert Thoman home. Mr and Mrs Fred Butikofer and daughter visited Sunday evening in the Ern Friederich home.
Grand Meadow social column records visits and hostings including Mr and Mrs Arthur Olson entertaining relatives Sunday. Mr and Mrs Andrew Reinhart and Helen visited Robert Reinhart at West Union. Mrs Nels Laggans spent latter part of last week in Westby Wis and returned Sunday. Mrs Sam Erickson and Florence visited Alfred Buraas Monday evening. Opal Larson's Saturday visit to Clarence Olson. Mrs Hjalmar Michelson returned home after a few days with Nels Holt. Otto Vasby painted at Clarence Olson home. Mrs Thoen of Hensett Iowa visited daughter Mrs.
Alfred Buraas left for her home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Martin and son visited Ed Johnson's home Friday. Gladys and Myrtle Brickaow went to Cedar Rapids Sunday after a stay at home. Several youths drove to Clear Lake Sunday for the day. Mrs. Olaf Berg hosted the Sewing Circle at her home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olson and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Osmundson were there.
The Department of the Navy details medical staff and facilities aboard a U S ship in Virginia. The medical corps includes a commander, a junior lieutenant, a dental lieutenant, and 10 to 16 pharmacy mates. Facilities cover ward areas, sick bay, emergency operating room, dispensary, and complete medical stores.
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