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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
3
Miss Aubyn Chinn presents a National Dairy Council segment on asparagus, detailing two cooking methods, ring presentation ideas, and recipes. It covers boiling techniques, asparagus rings with bread, a souffle, gratin, and baked eggs, plus tips to use leftovers.
Mrs Geraldine Yearous visits relatives in Elgin as Mr J M Cunningham undergoes foot amputation above the ankle at his home after a Chicago trip to consult specialists. Friends hope for full recovery and return to activity. News items mention garden peas first harvest and a Lutheran church gathering in Canton South Dakota with clerical delegates from four Norwegian branches.
A collage of sales pitches and wry observations touts the McCormick Deering Side Delivery Rake and Tedder as highly praised, while other lines promote hay gear, mowers, windrow loaders, and farm service. The piece weaves humor with product endorsements and seasonal notes on farming labor and milk from trees.
A vintage cooking note suggests moistened cottage cheese for sandwiches with cream, salad dressing, or tomato catsup. It cites a spring US Department of Agriculture leaflet on eggs and offers practical heat relief tips like early cooking, cold dishes, porch dining, and stuffed tomatoes filled with chopped meat, peas, pickles, and dressing.
The article explains the concept of comity of nations as the spirit of courtesy that leads one nation to recognize the laws and institutions of another so they may take effect within its territory. It outlines how this principle fosters respect for foreign legal systems and orderly international relations.
The Literary Digest reprints a Boston Transcript article noting a German doctor's finding that anger raises blood sugar in the blood, contrasting it with the idea of sweetness being taken from disposition. The piece suggests anger adds sweetness to the blood and alters temperament.
A fragment from American Magazine questions public fear of burglary, noting that only one person in ten thousand has seen a burglar more than once. It suggests residents act as if three of five houses are burglarized annually, highlighting exaggerated crime perceptions.
A lake near Batticaloa on the east coast of Ceylon is noted for its ringing sounds heard on the surface. Scientists suggest the noise may come from the opening and closing of oyster shells in the water.
Fragrant sandalwood refers to heartwood from evergreen species mainly sourced from India and the Malay archipelago. The staple supply centers on these regions, reflecting the material’s prized aroma and commercial value in traditional uses.
The Chauffeurs a faction of French brigands during the Reign of Terror haunted the forest of Argeres near Chartres They torched captives to force disclosures of treasure and loot setting a fearsome record in the region.
A concise note describes the Agora in ancient Greece as a central assembly area and marketplace where citizens met for public life, commerce, and social interaction. It highlights its role as a civic and commercial hub in city states such as Athens and other Greek communities.
The Edward Schmid family of Oelwein spent Sunday with relatives here, sharing time with their extended family and enjoying a local gathering.
A cheerful note promoting a nationwide offer for G and J Tread tires. Shoppers in eight western states can receive a free inner tube with every tire purchased at any of Garoble's 100 outlets.
A fragment notes a deal in Oelwein where customers could trade an old battery for credit toward a new one at Gamble Stores. The line hints at a price value and store promotion, but details are incomplete.
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