This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
4
The Iowa state health department urges voluntary rationing to control summer eating. Youths are warned to limit fatty foods and favor fresh produce like carrots squash tomatoes and leafy greens to boost vitamin intake. Heat slows digestion so lighter meals and increased liquids are advised. fully cook all cold meats and maintain milk as a key dietary staple.
A fragmentary item notes an Allin gathering at 1 AM mentioning ground squirrels and squids in vague context. No clear dates or organizations are provided.
An elderly house doorway is repurposed into a reading niche with shelves and indirect lighting. Color, spacing, and display are advised, tying woodwork harmony to the niche design. avoid clutter and select books and pottery to suit color plans.
A quirky paragraph describes a 10-year-old Lucy receiving trinkets and pennies from a maker and father pair during a shopping trip. The piece mentions a rite of gifting and a family dynamic symbolized by a small treasure set.
To make horseradish sauce whisk heavy cream with grated horseradish pepper and salt. Beat into the whipped cream gradually with a splash of vinegar. Add chopped parsley for color and serve with baked ham.
Chinch bug migration expected early next week. farmers should watch for signs as pests move into corn fields. Steers fed on soft corn show slightly faster gains. spraying now advised to controlbindweed, spurge, and Canada thistle. Three kinds of dillmeal processed by two methods yield little difference in finish. cull behavior described for underperforming poultry flocks.
Parents should understand underlying causes of child lying such as desire for praise or avoidance of failure. Encourage tasks where the child can achieve real success, avoid excuses like headaches, and keep promises or explain unforeseen changes. Adults must model honesty to foster true ideals in children.
A mother helps daughter Susan learn clothing budgeting through bargains and mismatched sweater. The tale contrasts a forced purchase with fair return policies and shows early money management training for teens. The piece argues for set price limits and teachable budgeting through shopping choices.
A simple cornbread recipe uses corn meal sour milk eggs fat salt sugar or molasses and leavening. It bakes about 25 to 30 minutes in a hot oven and notes optional sugar omission. A postmistress Daisy Oldham Aveca nearly hit a large deer crossing her car. A new courthouse in Audubon County has been dedicated recently.
Tom Powell of the Anamosa Journal argues a flooded wooden boat can still support more people clinging to its gunwales than those inside. He advises not panicking, staying with the boat, keeping it upright, and holding on until help arrives.
A humor filled Broadcaster excerpt features a witty editor quip about announcing a final score, a guest mistaking wet paint for fresh paint, and several brief jokes about marriage money and a failing sales trip. Mention of Martin-Senour Paints and a comic line about Hitler closes the snippet.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.