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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
2
W M Knox announces renomination candidacy for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary election. C A Munson announces candidacy for County Recorder subject to Republican voters decision at the June primary.
A practical guide to organizing family space with a built in closet system. It covers kitchen living room and linen storage ideas, detailing shelves pull outs adjustable units and space planning for toys books records and keepsakes to keep a busy home orderly and accessible.
The prices received by farmers fell 64 points in February, dropping from 344 to 300 and marking the steepest monthly decline on record. The overall index slid about 27.6 percent, while poultry and eggs remained steady. The ratio of prices received to costs, interest, and taxes fell to 1.14, echoing wartime agricultural trends.
Iowa State College agr agricultural economist BR Bentley says current meat markets foresee prices staying high enough that pork chops and beef steaks won’t become cheap or plentiful. Despite big stocks on Feb 1 and a 20 percent price drop mid-January to mid-February, demand may trump supply by fall. hog slaughter and cattle slaughter rose earlier, while sheep and lambs fell. Also noted: farm stock on all farms is the smallest since 1939. cattle, hogs, and sheep numbers are down from their peaks. In Eagle Grove, Dr FE C Johnson builds a miniature railroad in his home workshop, expanding to five trains.
The Fayette County Board met in West Union court house with all members present. Minutes show adjourning at the prior session and approving auditor appointed warrants and auditor directives. A long list details road, school and county contracts, payables, field assessors appointments for 1948, and domestic claims audited for payment including livestock and poultry losses. The meeting adjourned to February 9 1948. insurance, library expenses, and county home items are noted.
Buying top seed and testing germination to adjust seeding rates may boost yields from 75 percent to as high as 106 percent next year.
Hazel Gehring seeks renomination for County Auditor in the Mary election. E. S. Estey declares candidacy for County Attorney in the Mary election.
For County Sheriff the office of County Sheriff mary election Fred A House. For Clerk of District Court the office of Clerk of the District Court subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the June Primary election Herbert D Klammer.
State Representative J. C. Davis seeks Fayette County seat subject to primary voters. A. E. Dell Smith runs for Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 2, 1949, subject to Republican voters at the June Primary election.
The Board of Supervisors term starting January 2 1950 is set to be decided by Republican voters at the June Primary. Fred W. Gremmels is the candidate mentioned in the notice.
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