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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1924
Page
5
Fragmentary note from Wallaces Farmer suggests farmers may earn about $2 per hour by February or March through corn testing and bead corn methods. Readability is limited by OCR errors.
The article notes Mrs. Eilen Stensland of Inwood Iowa turning 101, living with her son Ludvig Stensland, and recounts her long life. Her brother, a 96-year-old California retiree, visits Kansas annually to tend a farm he owns there. Mrs Stensland remains active, reads widely, and shows strong interest in current events. The piece also reports the Elgin Ladies Study Club collecting petitions from the State Federation urging the World Court and asking senators to support U.S. membership, inviting readers to inform themselves and voice opinions.
Engileh service at 11 percent? Sunday school at 9:30. Prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Thursday March 13 at 8 pm weekly prayer meeting. Bible Day program planned for Sunday March 16. Reminder for children to practice pieces. attendance was fair despite heavy roads last Sunday.
Notice to qualified electors that a town election will be held on Monday March 31 at Town Hall. Polls open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Officials to be elected include Mayor five Councilmen and Treasurer. F. W. Hugh s Mayor.
Delegates at the Des Moines state convention instructed Jewish delegates to support Calvin Coolidge for president and endorsed Congress member L. J. Dicknson for vice president and D. F. Lid Hutchinson for a separate post.
A government report discusses the role of domestic consumption in determining meat export volumes. It notes a substantial rise in U S meat product exports tied to higher per capita consumption and outlines measures like posting information in post offices to aid farmers, with emphasis on strengthening the home market.
In a Fayette game, Lawler edged Elgin with a 17 to 6 fourth quarter surge and a 7-2 halftime lead. Gilson opened scoring for Elgin while Taylor and Higin helped late rally efforts. Also noting church events, M E Church announced sermons on the King’s Jewels and regular services next Sunday and Thursday church night.
Election at Eigh school set for Monday March 10. Three officers are to be elected including two directors and six treasurers. Incumbents Met Kobler Gen N Schori and Ed Hanson have requested to be retained pending voter approval. Names listed on the ballot.
A severe Monday storm knocked out telephone and freight wires, leaving Elaine in darkness until after midnight. The Northeastern Town Power Company kept crews at work until the fault near the Canning Factory was located and repaired, highlighting dependence on modern conveniences.
In a light exchange, two people remark on a couple's marriage, noting disbelief that the pair are wed. The dialogue suggests a rumor or playful doubt about the relationship, with both sides acknowledging surprise at the union.
The Hein High basketball team fell 17 to 6 to Lawter High in their Fay ette Invitaton game. Cresta beat Dunkerton 19 to 18 in a close host contest while Lath and Fayette prepare for upcoming games amid exams and bad roads. Girls team loss at Clermont 27 to BR City. they showed steady improvement through the season.
Reports from farmers say stored corn picked last fall germinates poorly, with germination as low as fifty percent and up to ninety percent in some cases. Officials urge thorough testing annually and advise immediate action due to the serious situation.
Neha social monthly meetings are popular with members. A separate local vote on the Wigin sanitary sewerage system will occur during city elections as a nonofficial poll to gauge public sentiment. Citizens are advised to discuss the issue before voting. G H Kiple, Drayman, notes he handles kerosene and gasoline grades.
B D Welch announces a closing out sale of his Elgin dairy herd on Tuesday March 11. The herd has supplied Elgin with Brenter share milk for nearly three years and includes top Jersey stock with high testing and steady monthly production gains. Sale offers opportunity to acquire dairy stock from a proven winner in local cattle breeding.
The February report lists 353 cows, 265 tested across 26 herds with 2 pure bred airess and 17 pure bred sires in the association. Records show 46 lbs fat and 21.4 fat averages, notes on feed boxes, imported sires, and efforts to publish sire records. the high testing herd belonged to F. L. D. Welch and the top cow to Harry Wenger with 1612 lbs milk for the month and 45.6 lbs of 2 percent milk three times daily. Three cows were sold for beef, and the overall test slightly declined due to warmer weather and more water.
Rural Mechanics prints a reader clipping raising questions about political party control. It urges readers to discover who truly directs their party, suggesting unseen forces may override individual voters and imply their will is not being done.
A March snowstorm brought heavy wet snow that struck on Monday, piling up in large chunks and causing widespread damage. Wires fell, disrupting telephone and electric service. Northwestern Iowa Power Co. crews worked overnight to restore lines for Capper Hatchery heat needs. Local politics saw Capper Hatchery officials and a town committee named, with Gus Gunderson and Max Thoma among nominees. A medical journal note questions dirty money but asserts printed text harbors bacteria-safe elements.
Owlwalh Semipro star Fred Krisinger, once with Chicago Great Western, signs with the Philadelphia Nations League club at Leesburg Florida. Pat Ragan, Phillies coach, discovered him two years ago when managing Waterloo Mississippi Valley league. Krisinger played in Chicago last year, tried out, and earned a spring training spot.
County Auditor J. H Cline informs dog owners to obtain licenses now or face penalties by law. Fee is one dollar for male or neutered dogs and three dollars for females.
The Study Club will travel with Mrs J P Strauch next Tuesday evening March 11. Programs will include music and Call-Sayings of Children, Child Health by Mrs Kohler, Child Welfare by Miss Crowe, Current Events, and Parliamentary Drill. Mrs Martha Chapman and son Arthur were dinner guests yesterday at C L Chapman home.
Absent from the First Primary were Fern Smith Hazel Gage Pearl Adney Margaret Adney and Almer Meyer due to bad weather and sickness. The First Primary began a study of Holland this week while Mrs. John Grimm visited multiple grades. Superintendent Breckner and Rev Lauer visited on late February. Various grades held programs and projects including geography content and float competitions featuring Iowa's Corn and other state crops. Virginia Wertz returns after a four week absence due to a broken limb. Rodent bite delays and medical issues noted. Final tests in Physics and Reading scheduled for eighth and seventh grades, with Senior Class planning Class Day Exercises. Louisa Meyer ill. no postal shower for her class. Manual Training builds bird houses emphasizing simple yet sturdy construction.
Breckner Visita public schools county superintendent N J Breckner visited Elgin Public Schools on Wednesday and praised the year’s improvement. He noted new conditions fostering a better student body and reduced congestion. Breckner is recognized as a prominent educator in the county and praised Wiggan as a leading school in the district.
Notice to milk customers announces a closing out sale on Tuesday March 21 and transfer of supply to Brn Helzer. It thanks customers for past patronage and asks continued support for Mr. Holzer. Also mentions Mrs Saint Meshy planning Fayette visit with daughter Harriet.
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