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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial published every Thursday by Strauch and Herman in Elgin Iowa was entered as second class mail matter on September 1 1891 at the Elgin post office under the 1852 act.
Subscriptions listed at 2.00 per year in four northeast Iowa counties and 2.50 outside territory. Advertising rates include per line 20 cents, want ads 10 cents per line with 30 cent minimum per week if cash accompanies order, or 50 cents minimum otherwise. Blank ads 50 cents weekly minimum. Cards of thanks 1.00, memorial cards 1.00, notices with admission charged and obituary poetry at standard rates.
The Cheery Valley News lists birthday celebrations and family visits across Azel Pratt, Canton and surrounding homes. Numerous Butikofer, Chrsten, Hanson and Thoman relatives are noted hosting or visiting, with weeks-long stays and Friday gatherings mentioned among neighbors.
Elgin residents Mr and Mrs Vern Stover of Mar telle and Jen nifer Olson spent Sunday with the Ole E Olson family. Jennifer Olson joined them for a two week visit. Mr and Mrs Wm Gruyer with Patty and Kent returned Monday after a week with Milwaukee relatives. Sheldon Boyle hosted a Sunday gathering with the Robert Miller family in Oelwein. Howard Boyle of West Union and Walter Kohls joined for supper and the Kiddies Review tied to Marian Schatz instruction with four Miller children in the performance.
Community members share weekend visits in Galesville and Newton, plans for Omaha and Dubois work on Timberline Camp, and supper guests across Lans ing and Park Forest. Driving tips urge caution, slower speeds, and proper road etiquette for safer travel.
Safety experts urge caution as millions travel for the Fourth of July holiday. A safety consultant presents ten tips to reduce highway risks, stressing temper control, safe following distances, and careful attention amid busy roads and holiday celebrations.
A recurring warning notes nitrogen dioxide gas from silos filled with grass silage can pose danger. High nitrogen content in alfalfa and grass silages may produce toxic accumulations, sometimes undetectable by smell or sight. Emphasizes good ventilation and safety steps before entering partially filled silos.
Instructions on silage filling timing and gas venting include running the blower for ten minutes to purge heavy gas, waiting 7 to 10 days before entry, and fencing off the silo area for about 10 days. Stage recommendations vary: direct-cut without wilting suits medium-dough, swath and wilt favors milk to early dough.
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