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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
4
The King's Guards of Haly serve as the personal escort to King Victor Emmanuel. The unit comprises 1,000 men and five officers. Every guard is required to be four feet eleven inches tall and presentable, with each member donning seven tailored uniforms.
A. R. B. Ellis, president of the Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory of Pittsburgh, Pa, says American car owners could reduce their annual tire bills by 110,000,000 dollars if they adopted the latest technical advances in tire design.
The renowned seafarer set sail from Boston on April 24, 1892 aboard the sloop Spray and completed his lone voyage to Pairhaven, Massachusetts, arriving July 4, 1898 marking a historic solo circumnavigation.
A short notice describes tractors with low tires on steel wheels and belt and power takeoff capability. The machines are advertised as replacing six to eight horse labor in the field and priced to suit the local market at the site.
Traces of sun worship on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic reveal an ancient rite in which on Thursdays peasants abstain from spinning or dancing as offerings could not be made to Bat the sun god, a pre Christian practice preserved in memory.
The text notes Humphry Davy and early scientists as pioneers in electric light, mentioning experiments with current, carbon, and metal. it discusses the development of the incandescent concept and the role of key figures like Thomas A. Edison in advancing the light bulb and related principles.
Hazel and Sissy Anne spar over Sam Lester's future as Charles Hutchins waits in Hollywood for a possible tryout. Letters reveal Hutchins’ talent, while Sam quietly pursues a career, and Sissy Anne defies her mother to marry him, shocking the Hutchins clan.
The article extols citrus fruits orange grapefruit and lemons for vitamin C benefits and appealing flavors. It offers methods to segment remove membranes and create fruit cups and desserts while noting juice freshness and practical kitchen tips. It also includes a controversial parenting vignette about Donnie and parental control.
Begin cod liver oil early with small amounts using a coffee spoon to avoid choking. Do not mix with other foods like orange juice as it may create dislike. Make it a daily ritual, not a chore.
A 3 year old named Donnie now calls his father by his first name, Howard. The parents notice this sudden change within the last month and observe it as part of a broader pattern of similar behavior among other children.
Iowa agricultural guidance covers hog mange impacts on pork, cattle shipments to Chicago, phosphate as legume stand insurance, tulip disease watch, war tied bulb shortages, canker worm spray guidance, arsenate of lead mix, 1 250 000 trees planned for planting, out of school youth education, oat germination testing, and cautions against dormant lime sulphur sprays on freezing weakened trees.
The report notes uncertain counts of fruit tree damage from last November's cold spell in Iowa. It states cattle prices should rise over the next three months. It highlights a modest improvement in consumer demand and signs that some industries are expanding production, hiring workers, and boosting payrolls.
A 13 year old and a 16 year old boy explain stealing a crashed car, surrendering to highway patrol after a mishap. The piece argues honesty is learned through training and parental attitudes shape theft behavior, noting rehabilitation over punishment. Next week the column will discuss parental attitudes toward stealing.
Shoemakers honor St Crispin and his brother for making shoes while preaching to Gaul and Britain. In their praise, the trade of shoemaking is nicknamed the gentle craft.
Elgin firemen sponsored a second dance of the season on Monday evening with the Mississippi Nighthawks as the orchestra. Secretary Harold Conner said attendance was fairly good and only expenses were paid. No advance ticket sale was held, which is noted as a safer bet for such events.
A collage of home improvement pitches and odd comments urges readers to check walls for stains and consider re roofing with Mule-Hide Cor du-Roy, while poultry sanitation, lime supplies, kitchen upgrades, attic plans, and mill work are advertised. Projections on standards labs testing paper blends and a quip about a hundred year old archaeologist add to the quirky page.
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