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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial recalls questions about historic Elgin market days a balloon ascent and a Fourth of July celebration when residents wore fur coats. It notes the newspaper’s long history from 1891 and invites local memory of these town traditions.
Recollections describe a prize fight staged in the stoneware house at the canning factory and recall an old gentleman’s presence. The questions ask about skating parties above the dam near Schneider's mill, legal black bass spearing on the Turkey River, and a hunting dog named Gyp.
Iowa serves as the primary buying power for farm machinery and home equipment according to the Iowa Farm Poll. Farmers plan to purchase 421000 units valued at about 295 million dollars, while Iowa accounts for large shares of national crop production and livestock cash receipts.
Sight-seers from out-of-state visiting Iowa spend nearly ten million dollars yearly. A traffic check from May through September logged 933,600 visitors to Iowa, with expenditure estimates reaching about $1,000,000.
Multiple families and individuals from Decorah Castalia West Union and surrounding towns hosted and visited relatives and friends during the week. Guests included Mrs. Ole Reierson Darlene and others, Loftsgard-Anderson wedding attendees at Gunder, and trips to Drake University and Des Moines.
Fayette county will be represented at the 18th annual Girls 4 H State Convention at To be State College by fourteen local club delegates and three adult leaders. Dates are June 18 to 20. Local girls named to represent their clubs include Marjorie Kerr Postville Rosella Strong Elgin and Joyce Gehring Elgin. Adult leaders are Mrs Frank Thyer Randalia Marie Gehring Wadena and Virginia Vaupel Fayette.
Rural women's committee members and township home project chairmen will meet in Elkader on Friday June 13 to plan the 1947 48 educational program. Mabel Phipps district extension supervisor from Iowa State College will assist. Meeting starts at 10 a m at the Clayton County Farm Bureau office.
Four core practices guide tractor use in hot heavy seasons. Maintain radiator and cooling system, ensure proper crankcase lubrication, service the air cleaner regularly, and care for the battery. These steps help prevent overheating and optimize performance during demanding farm work.
The index of prices received by Towa farmers fell 14 points in May with grains meat animals and dairy leading the drop. Through May 16 the mid month index was 202 percent versus 311 a year earlier. Feeding ratios on May 15 were slightly less favorable except egg poultry unchanged. Hog and butterfat prices fell sharper than feeds. Feeding ratios remain above last year.
On Tuesday June 3 at the U S A gymnasium 250 attended 4 H Rally Day. Ten candidates ran for county office with five elected: Betty Reed for President Mary Belechner Vice President Phyllis Gehring Sec Treasurer Rosdlla Woods Historian and Helen Friedlein Reporter. Cafeteria lunch was served and three clubs taught the group 4 H singing games. The day closed with the Ceremonial Song and taps.
An advertisement notes Echo Studio offers paid trial opportunities. It highlights a chance to test services with compensation or credit for participation. The tone suggests promotional outreach targeting readers curious about trying an advertising program.
Mrs Chas Feller and Charles Feller visited Chicago Friday to attend a wedding of a friend and spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Mezi. They planned to return home after the visit and weekend in Sumner.
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