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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
2
Mr Charles Hayish of Dawson faced a frightening incident when a swarm of bees settled on his jacket during a day that included a car mishap driven by Mrs Hay mish. The odd scene caused tension as bystanders watched the anxious moment unfold.
Archaeologists reveal deciphering of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs as the Rusetts claim a key discovery. The find is hailed as a historic breakthrough, described as a modern Rosetta Stone, signaling a trophy of cultural conquest in a contested era.
A fragmentary report notes an exceptional ensemble from Aberystwyth traveling to a place called Banff. The piece mentions a magnificent hall and a notable performance or cantata style event referenced as excor and cedenta, with uncertain details about the act or outcome.
A fragmentary notice reports a near serious fire at the Jules Dorn farm near Waverly linked to a supposed worm or woodpecker event. The odd text suggests a mistaken alarm affecting local residents and farm operations.
An architect drawing overlays a Niagara Gorge graph showing the planned Rainbow Bridge replacing the Honeymoon Bridge destroyed in 1938. The new span, financed at about 4 million dollars, would rise above ice jams and provide a safer crossing for the river between the United States and Canada.
A fragmented caption describes envoys approaching a truce ceremony in 1918. A German officer leads with other figures including Gen. Huntziger and Leon from Berlin beside a radiophoto image. The scene references French and New York connections with Rear Admiral Le Luc present.
Bill Barbee of Long Beach California’s Junior Chamber of Commerce meets Frank Collins of Chicago’s Aviation Committee to back their bid for the national award for outstanding achievement in furthering aviation. Barbee traveled to Chicago en route to the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington D C.
Alaska Clipper starts regular mail between Seward and Juneau on June 20 1931 with bags loaded at Matthews Beach. The event marks the first phase of a broader defense plan, as the flight service begins amid cautious steps and placeholder operations in Seattl h.
An early 20th century chemistry expert notes the impact of petroleum processing advances on gasoline yields and oil deposits. Hydrogenation plants begun in 1922 boosted fuel output from low crudes, while high testing fuels and pressure lubricants improved gear transmission and durability in motors and machinery.
Modern Medicine reports the discovery of a synthetic vitamin B by Dr. R R Williams with help from Dr J Cline Professor H T Clarke Dr E R Buchman R E Waterman and A E Ruechie. The artificial vitamin EB uses a sleeping drug and a sulfur compound to vulcanize rubber. Production may broaden medical use and aid nervous ailments whileberi beri results from its deficiency.
Ernest Gruening, director of territories and island possessions, sees an unfilled Alaska market for Eskimo goods. Copper ivory furs and woven baskets could boost cash income for hunting communities, with cooperatives aiding individuals and towns. Most totem poles sold to tourists come from the Orient, underscoring foreign competition.
The article notes white discovery of Old Faithful on September 18, 1870 after the Washburn Langford Doane party verified Yellowstone’s geyser wonders. It cites Helena Montana officials and explorers deeming Yellowstone a remarkable natural attraction and describes the geyser's current 170 foot eruptions about every 65 minutes.
A poll by the American Institute of Public Opinion shows 60 percent favor a male driver, 28 percent favor a female driver, and 12 percent have no preference, contradicting statistics that women have fewer accidents than men.
Research at the Australian college of cericulture shows modern methods help dairy producers and distributors deliver fine milk that pleases consumers. Bacteria can alter flavor. contamination comes from careless handling and utensils at all stages from cow to consumer. Cleanliness, proper cleaning and sterilization, and cooling milk reduce off flavors. Iron or copper salts and sunlight speed flavor changes. Off flavors are described as tallowy, cardboard, metallic, or astringent, often from poorly tinned equipment adding salts. Careful use of soluble, odor-free cleaners and proper disinfection minimizes foreign tastes. After milking, strict hygiene remains essential to prevent flavor faults.
United States Department of Agriculture studies show pastures supply about one third of feed for market milk and more than half for beef on many farms while costing much less. The AAA assists farmers in northeastern to southern states to improve pastures with lime and superphosphate, funded by soil-building conservation payments, promoting wiser pasture investment and weed control.
Terraces save soil and meet less cross-traffic than gullies. Ready-to-go harvest gear shows a sound plan for next year. Quoits and barnyard golf could thrive as neighborhood recreation. German farm workers face limits under a Hitler order. Farmers cannot work off their farms without permission. Contour farming creates short rows and unplanted pockets. Electric fences now pasture odd-shaped field areas.
Washington reports Benny L. Stimson, longtime State Department ally, chosen as Secretary of War by President Roosevelt, with Colonel Frank Knox of Chicago renamed Secretary of the Navy. Minnesota Governor Stassen delivered the keynote at the Republican convention opening in Philadelphia on Monday June 24.
Bicycles now rival automobiles as a primary transport in Sheldon with parking racks under construction in business districts to accommodate the growing cycle crowd.
A one year old goat owned by Wwa Kollman Rudd reportedly ingested a ten dollar bill and a one dollar bill. The animal was butchered and the damaged money was recovered from its stomach for potential redemption.
In Washington, custom assigns precedence to foreign ambassadors over all American officials except the President and Vice President, guiding ceremonial order and protocol at official state functions.
A vintage ad promises quick relief from rheumatic, neuritis, or aroritin pain using a lemon juice mix with Ru-Ex Compound sold at O Neill Drug in Elgin Iowa. Mix with water, drink two tablespoons twice daily, and a money back guarantee applies if no improvement.
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