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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1952
Page
4
Notes describe hot dry conditions stressing trees as weeds consume moisture and light, hindering growth. A diner asks about blueplate versus whiteplate specials. waiter replies whiteplate costs extra but not quality, citing plate washing. A hotel clerk is asked to inspect a tampered keyhole after a guest reports the lockout.
A black handbag with red lining was lost about two weeks ago containing a sum of money. The finder is asked to return it to Mrs Mary Scott and will receive a reward. A separate notice advertises two free show tickets for Frank Leehy at the Avalon on July 15 for the Japanese War Bride showing.
Iowa delegates at the party convention argue over legality of actions and party rules. The Democratic and Republican state conventions are set in Des Moines with dates in July and August. GOP officials announce 18 district political schools to outline organization and campaign plans starting August.
The piece notes a potential 15 000 layoff in Iowa if the national steel strike ends without a resolution this month, citing the Iowa Employment Security Commission. It also reports on Herschel Loveless clarifying a misinterpreted statement about youth on the Democratic state central committee, and shows expense figures from the Republican gubernatorial primary. Additional items mention the liquor control commission chair replacement and related political dynamics. Local references include Des Moines Algona Ft Dodge Jefferson Harlan Red Oak Sioux City Sheldon Ottumwa Mason City and Elgin
Local card of thanks from Fred Friederich for cards and hospital visits. A parade of guests and family dinners are listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schori, Mrs. Emma Krudtson, Mr. and Mrs. Max Thoma, the Rev. and Mrs. Krell, and many relatives from Chicago West Union Clermont Carterville Monona Arlington Clermont Elgin and nearby areas with several dinners and weekend visits noted.
Push market pigs to reach weight targets for fairs and achievement shows. Four pigs slated for this year must be at good market weights or be out of contention. In past years some exhibitor pigs weighed as little as 100 pounds, a range not marketable and failing to teach proper management.
The guidance emphasizes healthy pigs free from scours and parasites. Boys should keep market pigs or litters separate from herd sows with access to self feed, clean legume pasture, shade, and fresh water. A sanitary wallow or wet cement floor in shade and a complete diet with shelled corn, protein supplement, minerals, and salt are advised for good gaits and conditions.
F. G. Ramsdell of Odebolt preserves relics such as a 1800 Ulster County Gazette detailing George Washington’s funeral. Bruce Thompson enters greyhound breeding in Forest City. Six Iowa counties report zero juvenile delinquency in the past year. Ronald Arkfeld escaped unharmed when his bulldozer crashed through a bridge span near Harlan, plunging about nine feet.
A soil test serves as the best guide to fertilizer requirements. If a cow aborts, obtain an accurate diagnosis immediately from a veterinarian to prevent spread. Diseases with abortion symptoms include trichomoniasis, vibriosis, and leptospirosis. Cultivate wind breaks and erosion plantings now to curb weed competition with small trees. Control weeds early.
An old couple laments their childless marriage while a young matron and her husband share a restless moment on a phone prank and proximity. A sailor jokes about the coast being clear as the pair grow ever closer, and the husband relents granting the lady a full seat.
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