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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
1
A collection of humorous quips and observations on wartime life. Jokes about the Army Navy merger and brass, pay disputes, fashion notions, and married life probe public mood with light sarcasm. The pieces reflect civilian attitudes toward military service and everyday frictions during the era.
A collage of humorous lines and social vignettes from Rich's column, including admonitions to keep chin up, quips about liquor and hangovers, letters from California friends, affection for Iowa, phrases like happy as a lark and tough as a boiled owl, servant and mistress dialogue, satire on money and happiness, and light banter about television and fishing.
About 600 people attended a Monday evening meeting in West Union where residents voted unanimously to raise $100,000 in cash for Fayette county to help build a courthouse. Local notes include public office nominees, families facing illness, and local road hardships reported around town.
Some women speed emergency repair work by keeping several needles threaded with different color threads ready. This practice helps in rapid fixes and maintains order and accessibility of sewing equipment during repairs.
The Oelwein Register notes bills in the Iowa legislature on redistricting. It argues Allamakee and Fayette counties, with about 50 000 people, share one senator with Clayton’s 24 334, urging Fayette or Clayton be paired with similarly sized counties. Buchanan county readers should monitor the measures.
Funeral services for Earl Jaquette former Elgin resident were held at St Pauls Methodist church. Burial was in Elgin cemetery. Jaquette born May 23 1894 died March 4 1947 in Dubuque after a few hours illness. He married Pearl Greenley March 28 1916 and had two sons and a daughter. He served as rural mail carrier at Clayton then naval reserve active duty in 1942 1944 in Pacific theater. He returned to railroad work at Savanna ordinance depot. He leaves widow two sons Keith and Dale a daughter Iva and several relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Farmers are urged to treat seed oats before planting to combat Helminthosporium Wilt, a disease noticed since 1946 that can cut yields by 50 percent. Ceresan dust costs three cents per bushel, treats 32 bushels per pound, and should be applied 24 hours before seeding or 30 to 60 days prior. Use a mask to avoid inhaling dust. treat at 1 2 ounce per bushel. Expected return is about $10 per acre.
Extension Engineer Harold Beaty will present at two county meetings on pumps pressure systems and plumbing equipment. Sponsored by the Extension Service Town State College and County Farm Bureau, the sessions invite all interested residents. The first is at the court house West Union on Friday March 14 at 1 30 p m and the second at Maynard high school Monday evening March 17 at 8 00 p m. Local groups urged to discuss a permanent national farm program in March meetings.
The February 15 index of prices received by Town farmers reaches 285 percent of the five year average, up nine points from January but well below the October 1948 peak. Meat animals and grains gain, poultry and eggs steady, dairy products fall. the farmers' purchase power ratio climbs to 191 percent while hog prices boost the hog corn ratio to 21.7. Iowa land yields alfalfa and clover with low phosphorus, requiring ration supplements.
About half the popcorn crop this past year came from the new high yielding yellow type hybrids. These popcorns not only yield better but also pop better.
Iowa State College agronomists urge farmers planting flax for the first time this year to treat seed and sow on clean ground. Seed treatment aids weed control and promotes good field rents. Oil supplies remain tight until next fall when output may rise and more oils from other countries may enter world markets.
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