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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1947
Page
4
Iowa reports show poultry flock death losses down due to air lit programs, dairy milk output near last year, and 1946 farm machinery up 9 percent. Timber harvesting, pig crops, and seed cleaning emerge as key profit levers, with advice on chick space, creep feeding, and parasite control for lambs. Local spots mention movie free tickets at Avalon and muskie sightings in Onawa.
The Town Senate weighs tighter oversight of the association's funding as calls grow to shed light on money flows. Leo signals possible next target: the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Association. Rep. Gene Poston of Corydon is eyed as a potential Democratic governor candidate, though he denies plans. Des Moines tickets for the 1948 Democrats include Frank Miles, with talk of him challenging the Republican Senate seat held by George A. Wilson. Claude R. Cook continues the Left to Write column. Mildred Crosby departs. Iowa Legislature reports 907% ideas proposed, 47 more than 1948, with only Kuester and Noble not sponsoring any bill.
Spirit Lake representative David G. Ainsworth receives harsh letters denouncing his opposition to the World War I bonus bill. Some writers say he should have served, not stayed home to keep his sons out of service. Ainsworth notes he has no sons and is a World War II veteran with 16 months of service.
A buyer compliments the shopkeeper about his busy wife, saying she is a hard worker and expressing a wish for more wives like her. The exchange highlights a moment of everyday commerce and gender role framing in a small town setting.
Grand Meadow residents hosted and visited multiple families over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ole Blockhy, Mr and Mrs Almer Amundson, Kath leen and Richard among others joined gatherings at Clarence Olson, Anton Skaren, Bert Lyngaas, and Julia Landsgard residences. Card party hosted by Arthur Helgerson. Dinner guests included Alvin Helveton and Ronald. Emma Jacobson and Emme Jacobson noted among visitors.
Relatives in the family provide affection and interest for children and broaden their sense of belonging. Too many bosses in a family confuse a child and undermine parental discipline. A harmony between mother and father plus trusted relatives supports healthy roots and family pride.
The text notes that family incentives outshine vague community goals and that happy gatherings for Christmas Thanksgiving and birthdays matter to a child. It emphasizes that these gatherings reinforce road family bonds, and cautions visitors not to overstay on extended visits.
A fragmented line appears to urge a behavior about spoiling children and recalls a phrase about memory or instruction. The readable text is incomplete, offering only the gist without clear event, person, or place identifiers.
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