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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1944

Page

4

For Sale Boone Oats and Cor n By Henry Holzer

For sale Boone oats and shelled or ear corn of good quality. See Henry Holzer, 4 12 miles south of Elgin or 9 miles east of West Union on 58. Also notes about theatre tickets and a big gain feed dealer offering 16 products for profit and satisfaction. Fire insurance rates have fallen over 13 and 30 years to about 61 cents per $100 in 1941.

Boone Oats Henry Holzer Elgin West Union Lawrence Gehring Fie Federal Housing Administration San Fha

Fertilizer Soil Needs in Africa and South Africa

Agricultural regions across Africa increasingly require fertilizers rich in phosphates and nitrogen. Producers in South Africa seek enhanced soil nutrients to boost crop yields and soil health amid growing demand and supply considerations.

Africa South Africa

Bond buyer Fay McDougal defies prompts for war bonds

Fay McDougal of Fainmont West Virginia replies to the War Finance Division that he will continue buying Fifth War Loan Bonds. He notes his son in Italy purchases a $100 bond monthly and that he has averaged a $50 bond per month this year. He also mentions last year’s $675 purchases on a $1,400 salary. The Fifth War Loan drive ends July 8.

War Finance Division the Treasury Fay McDougal Fainmont W. Va Farmer McDougal Italy

Rationing Restored for Lamb and Certain Foods

The OPA restores rationing to prime lamb cuts to improve distribution and reestablishes point values for cheese canned asparagus peas and tomatoes after two weeks of unrestrained stock. Army jeeps touted as a farm work aid with production expected to continue until war end. National restaurant regulation set to cover eating and drinking places from July 31 requiring base period price posting for 40 menu items while coffee with cream stays capped at a nickel for those charging within nickel baselines.

OPA

Housewives Help Save Eggs During Shortage Crisis

Housewives across the United States helped conserve eggs by guiding purchases and storage. Retail ceilings on tires were set, and car stocks totaling 30,000 new autos remained, with 7,000 allocated for July rationing. T gasoline coupons may be exchanged for third quarter credits as workers shortage delays production.

U. S

Rural Industry Notes Press Urgency and Market Shifts

Production of farm radio batteries rises amid linen toweling and sheeting shortages. Dry cleaners report a need for wire garment hangers as paperboard hangers prove costly. Farmers may purchase milk cans for handling milk and milk products without purchase certificates.

Dry Cleaners

Elgin Local News Highlights Summer Visits and Local Happenings

Marie Grimm of Davenport visits her parents the Grimms for vacation while several families and friends travel through Davenport Decorah and La Porte City. A appendectomy patient recovers in hospital. New baby Jerry Lou Erickson born at West Union hospital. Local church and post office repaints noted. Families visit Mason City Oelwein and Waterloo others.

Marie Grimm Bell Telephone Co Davenport John Grimm C. Mi Koch Rosemary Celia Renniser Ethel Anna Decorah Theo. Dons Forest Park F. C Sam Lehman Loren Casper Reuben Lehman Charles City Lyle Leath Anna Schupbach Pete Miller Kenosha Wis Fleetwood Miller Chicago Albert Schupbach Joe Erickson West Union Hospital Jerry Lou Forest Shaffer Sheldon Boyle Leo Schori Janice Albert. Schori C. B

Kase Work Emphasizes Efficient Kitchen Design

The article argues homemakers aim to minimize time and energy spent on kitchen tasks while maximizing satisfaction. It highlights the importance of thoughtful design and arrangement of storage space to achieve efficient work and greater ease in daily chores.

Real Estate Transfers Reported Through June 30 1944

Transfers filed at W. J. Rogers abstract office include Elgin State Bank to Evelyn Gutcher for 950 dollars covering multiple lots in Clermont and surrounding parcels, Katherine Brabham to N. M. McMasters for one dollar with specified lot fractions, Judson Conner to B. H. Brackin for 200 dollars on parts of Conner's Add, and Lizzie Ruckdaschel to Alfred Ruckdaschel for one dollar including fractional sections in Lutra area and EB 1-4 corner of 8-94-7, all within West Union and nearby regions.

W. J. Rogers’ Abstract Elgin State Bank Florence Evelyn Gutcher Clermont Katherine Brabham Husband N. M. McMasters Upright's West Union Judson Conner B. H. Brackin Conner Lutra Elgin Lizzie Ruckdaschel Alfred Ruckdaschel

Music Washes Dust Away From The Soul Quote

Auerbach notes music sweeps dust from daily life and refreshes the spirit. The line frames music as cleansing and restorative amid routine burdens.

Auerbach

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