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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1948
Page
2
A report notes a newly designed silver half dollar will feature Benjamin Franklin likeness. The piece aims to honor his thrift and reflect historical recognition in U S coinage.
A fragmented farm page urges Jow Burts College readers to invest in cattle for mule production and in insemination to cut breeding costs. It mixes plans for soybean seed testing, chick brooding, and early spring poultry orders with farm economics, noting rise in prices but uncertain credit.
Iowa State College specialist advises a well organized cleaning closet to simplify spring housecleaning. A stocked center, proper hooks, and accessible storage cut effort, dust, and backache, with low remodeling cost. Complete plans available from Extension Service Ames and other sources.
A Belmond bound drive ended with a car overturning into five feet of water. occupants Ben Jones and Jim Quint escaped unharmed aside from shock. Vern Weld in Eagle Grove starts a mink farm, expanding to about 200 animals by May. Gopher damage disrupts underground cables in Marengo. Northwood mail tracks were briefly displaced when rails shifted. A radio ad joke about fat reveals light editorial tone in local items.
W M Elinor Far ES Estey Fer Clerk of District Court announces renomination candidacy. Herbert D Klammer Fer State Representative declares bid for renomination. J C Davis Fer Board of Supervisors seeks renomination. A E Dell Smith a candidate for renomination to the Board of Supervisors. All subject to Republican voters at the June Primary election.
An advertisement touts a range of vacuum cleaner attachments to boost cleaning power. It promises easier removal of dirt and mentions cost savings by using multiple tools, claiming versatility for daily use and household tasks.
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