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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

6

Local notes on farm calves and coal supply in Iowa

Iowa farmers report over 900 baby Geeves fed by Lone Club boys and girls, with Shorthorns predominating. County counts show Marshall sixty calves and Woodbury fifty-three, Cerro Gordo forty, Muscatine high, across fifty-five counties. State coal supplies enough to August 1, with nonunion miners pausing. A Burlington boy, Glen Riddle, hospitalized after a car accident. Liberty bonds taxed along with capital stock in Valley Junction banks.

Dubudue John Begley Davenport A. H. Groth Iowa Asegelation Marshall County Woodbury Cerro Gordo Muscatine County Towa Iowa Coal Operators Association Glen Riddle Burlington Fort Madison Liberty James ©. Hume Polk County District Court Valley Junction

Western lamb and wool market outlook einmal in the West

Observers report Montana Wyoming Washington Oregon Idaho and Nevada face a 70 percent normal lamb crop with smaller wool supplies. Western lambs will be fattened for next winter. large speculators and feeders have contracted about half the Idaho Oregon and Washington lamb crop. Poor start to spring grazing caused late, costly April and February lamb crops. breeding flocks are aging while young stock is scarce.

Hits & Fiaton Diltes Department ‘of, ‘Agriculture Trainoid Montana Wyoming Washington Oregon Idaho Nevada Algo Patone Backa Waughington

Control Cucumber Beetles With Calcium Arganate Mixture

A historic note advises controlling cucumber beetles using a mix of one part powdered calcium arganate and twenty parts gypsum or sand plaster by weight. Dust the leaves and ground around plants with a duster, applying thoroughly and early in the morning.

Sudan grass adapts well across regions and aids hay supply

A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes sudan grass, praised for drought tolerance and quick recovery, suits warm and temperate zones, and serves as an emergency hay crop and pasture supplement. It highlights feeding value versus other hays, seed profitability issues, and isolation from sorghum to preserve seed purity.

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Insect Free Grain Storage guidance

Insure grain is free from wee gils and other insects by careful inspection before storage. If infested, use carbon bisulphide per directions, clean and disinfect bins, dispose of refuse material, and store compactly to reduce surface area. Ventilate to prevent overheating and keep windows open in good weather to deter bugs.

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Cutworms Do Much Damage to Young Veg Plants

Cutworms attack young tomato and sweet potato plants and other tender vegetables. They can be killed by placing boards or flat stones near plants for worms to hide under during the day, then turned over to destroy them. Poison bait provides a better control.

Subway Train Tragedy Leaves Dozens Injured In Tunnel

A Jerome Avenue express plunged into a dangerous smoke filled tunnel near Lexington Avenue. Police and firemen rescued victims as a fire extinguisher sparked poisonous fumes and three passengers were reported near death. Passengers flocked to emergency exits amid chaos.

New York Eastalda Interborough Rapid Transit Company Be&ington Jerome Avenue Lexington Avenue

De Valera Plea to U S Cites British Instigation

London July 8 Charges that the British instigated the Free Staters attack against the Irish regulars are contained in a message to the United States from Eamonn De Valera commander in chief of the Irish insurgents made public here. The method of bringing the message here was not revealed. De Valera argues many Our people have been induced to submit but some will not. He notes felications to the United States and references Americas 1776 independence.

London United States Eamonn de Valera Irish Insurgenta de Valera Henry B. Wilson da Valera America

Mystery in Rail Wreck Near Porter Ind

Seventy five people injured in a Pere Marquette wreck near Porter Indiana. Officials differ on cause with Pere Marquette citing a sudden stop at signals while New York Central claims a collision with a Central engine. The crash site is near the Porter diamond crossing, a deadly spot last year.

Porter Ind Chicago Tuly Pere Marquette New York Central New_York Central

Bobby Connelly, Famous Child Star, Dies at Home

Lynbrook July 8 Bobby Connelly renowned child film star dies at his home from acute bronchitis. The youth first gained fame with the hit Humoresque and was among the world’s best paid young actors.

Lynbrook Bobby" Connelly Bobby

Memphis special derailed near Hillsboro Alabama

West-bound Southern railway passenger train No 25 known as the Memphis special was derailed near Hillsboro Alabama with engine baggage and mail cars into the ditch No injuries reported but damage noted as the train went into the ditch on July 8.

Hillsboro Ala Southern Railway

Tanlac Helps LA Man Overcome Forty Years of Indigestion

R H Bowron of 1635 W 17th St Los Angeles says Tanlac cured decades of stomach distress. He reports weak appetite and nervousness disappeared, meals no longer cause distress, sleep improved, and general health restored, with the medicine available through local druggists.

R. H. Bowron Los Angeles Cal Tanlac Droggista

Vast Riches of Old Spain Shine in Silver and Gold

The marquess of San Simon notes that the duke of Albuquerque owns vast heirlooms including silver furniture, plates, and ladders. Inventory took two hours daily for six weeks revealing 1400 dozen dinner plates, 500 large platters, 700 small ones, and 40 silver ladders. The duke of Alba also inherits substantial wrought silver from his father.

Spain Duke of Albuquerque Marquess of San Simon Fim Duke of Alba

Uniforms and cosmetics ad from a 18th century era notice

A mixed notice presents an advertisement for Gutleura Tateum as a superior toilet powder, alongside a Marine Committee order from September 6, 1776 detailing an officers uniform in green coat with white facings and matching accessories, and green shirts if obtainable.

Ores Marine Committee Elso

Spring Weather Quip Sparks Ball Game Jest

The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a playful exchange about spring labor, noting that workers are more focused on window upkeep than on athletic efforts as the season heats up. The quip highlights seasonal affect on productivity in a lighthearted, period-voice style.

Louisville Courier-Journal

All Gettied. Wite-John,Mra,Noxdore Join Protective Union

A neighbor and I formed a Protective union today. The text notes both parties agreed none will receive a certain item. Hob-Well offers reassurance to a dear familiar. The script reference appears in a Boston Tram context.

Naybor Boston

Scattered Acquaintance Exchange After Accident

A brief exchange shows one person demanding what another was doing after an accident while the other mentions scraping up an acquaintance. The fragment hints at a tense dialogue and unresolved incident details.

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