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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
4
Want ads list rates and examples including berry boxes oats and a trailer. Public notices discuss highway patrol policy on sharing information and a state salary increase pending July 1 and staff retention.
The Board of Control discusses legislation to standardize assessments and funding distribution. It cites state revenue sources, including taxes and federal funds, noting Iowa’s debt status, bank history, and a state official's use of air travel to save time while visiting Clarinda and Elkader.
Public Safety Commissioner A. L. Kahl asserts there is no censorship on highway patrol members, stating a recent announcement that officials will not limit individual officers' communications or actions. Details on scope and context remain unclear.
The piece notes that as days heat up children play longer and tire faster, leading to more quarrels. Parents should rest small children briefly, offer quiet activities, and use short rests to reduce scolding. A longer afternoon nap remains vital to prevent bedtime struggles and improve evening mood.
A compact want ad touts low cost and strong impact for sellers seeking quick turnover. It highlights affordability, broad reach, and simple placement as key benefits for busy vendors. The notice urges readers to place an ad to attract buyers efficiently.
Rev and Mrs Robert D Hunt of Albia will depart for Ryeatown South Africa for foreign missions. Hunt, a native of Albia Iowa, is to sail soon. A clipping then reports on a Jeep accident in Clarinda, a white cross controversy in Kossuth County, traffic safety checks in Waverly, a Marathon gas station loss, a Sicily battlefield billfold recovered, and egg color myths debunked.
Agricultural notes discuss best timing for corn planting between May 15 and May 35 to avoid borer damage. Recommendations cover spraying 2,4-D on Canada thistle and creeping jenny, predicting about 70 percent weed control the first year with two more spray doses. Livestock outlook remains optimistic in the short term but warns of possible lower prices later.
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