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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

2

Argentine alfalfa and legume pastures aid Iowa swine feed

Argentine alfalfa remains ill adapted to low moisture. seed imports help meet alfalfa seed demand but are not hardy. Good legume pastures cut grain and protein needs for Iowa pork production. Alfalfa and clover mixes rank as top pastures for swine. New corn hybrids may boost northern and central Iowa yields more than southern areas. Hay acreage expected to rise. Ranger and Buffalo alfalfa varieties resist wilt while maintaining high yield. Feeding alfalfa meal to sows could lift pigs weaned per litter.

Lowa Iowa

Simple Desserts for Children from Iowa State College

Nutritionist Jewel Graham notes desserts should include milk and be easy to eat yet interesting for children. Iowa State research warns against too many sweets, recommending plain cakes, puddings, custards, and fruit garnishes to keep kids healthy while the family enjoys desserts.

Jewel Graham Iowa State College Iowa Anc Ner

Fragmentary OCR Notice of Local Event

A cryptic OCR fragment mentions dynamite style and betting, with scattered names and places. The readable text hints at a local incident or notice but lacks coherent facts, dates, or clear participants to identify a full event.

Lost Pullman car’s valuables recovered by crew

Passengers regain items left behind as the Pullman car’s lost and found department reports annual recovery of valuables valued at 195 dollars.

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Herbs for Seasoning Incomplete Garden Note

A fragment advises gathering tender green herb leaves for drying before they are torn. It mentions season and drying but lacks clear plants or outcomes and reads as a gardening tip with incomplete wording.

Veteran’s antique hoard and lamp making hobby

Maquoketa veteran Cueder Sheets spent GI pay on antique vases figurines and scraps shipping 25 boxes home with only three pieces broken. He has since donated about half the collection. a 17th century music box plays four tunes. Also Montgeello WWI veteran Schneiter makes over 100 lamps from electric lamps and wood articles while unable to walk due to a heart condition.

United States Mieke Wim. Schneiter Montgeello Ala

Real estate transfers and marriage licenses list

A condensed notices page listing multiple real estate transfers including Orlando Kittelson to J C Jr and Stanton Halverson for 100 dollars in Clermont area, Clair Anderson to Ethel R Anderson, Einora Larson to Millard and Joseph Larson, and other transfers. Also records marriage licenses for February 28 and March 4 for Howard Lenius and Delores Strawn, and George H Snyder with Frances M Shepperd.

Orlando Kittelson J.C. Jr Stanton Halverson Clair Anderson Harold M. Leuenberger Harold Leuenberger Mary J. Montgomery West Union Helen Johnson Betty Johnson Wadena Helen E. Branham Howard Lenius Oellwein Delores Strawn George H. Snyder Frances M. Shepperd Fayette

Narrow Escape in Quarry Ends with Wound for Worker

Stan frey Grupp of Riceville endured a sharp stone piercing his groin during blasting in a quarry. The wound severed a vein and he bled heavily before coworkers stopped the bleed and rushed him to a Mason City hospital. A Warren county game warden tracked a large female wolf about four miles to catch it after it was blamed for over 40 sheep deaths since last July on the JW B. Davis farm. A man who drinks now and then tends to drink more now than before.

Stanfrey Grupp Riceville Mason City Don Krieble Warren County JW. B. Davis

Justice and the Law guide Egypt Sudan dispute

The United Nations hosts Egypts filing over Britain's refusal to evacuate Sudan. The Egyptian case emphasizes adherence to international law and the UN Charter principles as the basis for the dispute. Egypt argues the stake involves fundamental principles the Allies fought for.

Justice and the Law Egypt Sudan United Nations Britain

Egypt and its role in world peace and independence

The piece lauds Egypt’s deep antiquity and enduring commitment to law and justice dating back millennia. It highlights Egypt’s wartime Allied support, its influence in founding the United Nations, and its plea for full liberty and independence with Security Council aid to establish lasting peace in the region.

Egypt United Nations Security Council Mile

County Officials Seek renomination in June primary

Republican voters will decide renomination for County Treasurer Knox County Recorder Munson County Auditor Hazel Gehring County Attorney Estey County Sheriff Fred House and Clerk of District Court Klammer in the June primary election. Individual candidates announce intentions to seek renomination.

Sha Bunes Ww. Knox C. A. Munson Hazel Gehring E. S. Estey Fred A. House Herbert D. Klammer

State Representative race and county supervisor renomination

State Representative of Fayette County subject to Primary election. J C Davis. Board of Supervisors renomination for term starting Jan 2 1949 subject to Republican voters in June Primary. A E F Bell Smith. Board of Supervisors renomination for term starting Jan 2 1950 subject to Republican voters in June Primary, Fred W Gremmels.

Fayette County J.C. Davis Board of Supervitux Board of Supervisors A. E F. (Bell) Smith Board of Syisors Fred W. Gremmels

Early Aviator Recall of Gene Ely and Wright Era

Obituary note recalls Gene Ely of Williamsburg as one of the Wright brothers early fliers and the first to take off and land on a ship deck. Ely died long ago during barnstorming and is buried near Williamsburg. a Want Ads result is suggested.

Orville Wright Williamsburg Gene Ely Wright Brothers Mr. Ely Echo

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