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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1946
Page
1
The Elgin Echo Dial 3711 is noted as entered as second class mail matter on September 1, 1891, at the Elgin Iowa post office in Fayette County under the 1852 act.
A county spelling contest sample described as interesting but stressful for some children. Critics warn contests may push worried students too hard, while others defend natural contestants. The column meanders through economic comparisons and diet discussions, ending with a fictional safety tale of rabbits evading dogs.
A collection of light stories and witticisms with neighbors and public figures, including a quip about Hoover aid to avert famine, a teasing line about a wife outsmarting a man, and humorous exchanges between a parson and Rastus. It preserves playful dialects and dated social humor.
Mrs R W Muehlenthaler entertained many lady friends at cards Friday evening. Henry Mark is the new clerk in the C S Halsten son store. Georgia May Schori visits Ames this week with Florence Berg. Verle Kniel, Wadena schools superintendent, returns Friday for Easter vacation. Little Karl Meyer has tonsillitis. Mabel Ness returned from Minnesota after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Chas Wenger welcome a girl born March 9. Wm Pollock and Thomas and Alexander on the sick list and improving. Mrs George Holzer and Clifton visit from Delwe Friday and plan to go to Castalia for further visits.
A dated birthday grid lists individuals with their birth dates in March. Names include Alta Gehring Marie M Maurer Ralph Schrader Orlando Loftsgard Earl Kiple B T Simonett Leonard Moore Beverly Livingston Fred Rugland Louis Becker Lyle Light Chas Murray Guernsey Smith Dennis Cook Mrs Pete Anderson Mrs Wm Frederick Sarah Larson Orville Frieden Roberta Masby Raymond Loftsgard Mrs Raymond Benson Mrs O J Swenson Lyle B Gunderson Stanley Wenger Fred Gehring Fridtjof Blockhus Diane Mattocks Irene Pufahl Donnajean Schmidt Otto March 28 John Pulfer Jr Torkelson Ruby Hader Vauslin Allen Habeger Mrs H F Robbins Mrs R P Strauch William A Weibel Donald Blockhus Mrs Edwin Olsen Helen Jewell.
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Ruth Marie Siems daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter D Siems of Danville married Leon L Jacob son of Mr and Mrs Alfred B Jacob of Elgin at Oak Street Baptist church Burlington at 1 30 Saturday afternoon March 16. Rev Philip Lauer officiated. Reception followed. guests included the Jacobs and Randolphs of Elgin and Normal area. The couple will reside on a farm near Elgin after March 27.
A series of conveyances list Louisa Lehman and family transferring parcels to Cornelia Burrow Max Lehman Clara Baumgartner Eva Medberry Louis L Lehman with nominal dollars. Judson Conner to Pearl Dummermuth Eva Patterson Blanche Dummermuth Creighton and Harold Conner. Judson Conner to Blanche and Herbert Dummermuth. Laura Olsson and spouses to Olivia Olson. Ella Young and husband Wm to Cecil R Everett. Agnes Kuhnes to Edwin D Humphrey and wife. Parcels include SE ¼ SE ¼ and adjacent parcels in 26-94-7 and other lots in Herriman Add Clermont and B B Conners Add Elgin and Wadena area. Values range from $1 to $3000.
San Diego correspondent E J Halverson writes to Rich Strauch in Elgin Iowa noting wartime unemployment and labor shortages while describing strikes and picket lines around war plant sites He mentions the FR 1 jet plane from Ryan Aircraft and plans for a possible homecoming with local social visits and travel details.
For years mills in the United States have increasingly used foreign grown wool. About 10 percent of wool came from abroad a decade or more ago, rising to an average of forty five percent during the war years, as domestic supply tightened and foreign sources filled the gap.
A hen laying 200 eggs transfers about fourteen times more calcium into the eggs than remains in her body. The process concentrates calcium into the shells, illustrating how egg production depletes maternal calcium stores over time.
Practical guidance urges cooking vegetables without peeling whenever feasible to preserve nutrients and reduce waste. Experts note minimal loss of vitamins and minerals through light preparation and careful handling.
Clean rugs frequently to remove dirt and debris. Inspect under rugs for hidden insects and ensure the underside is free of grime and moisture. Regular maintenance helps prevent pests and maintains fabric longevity.
An ant-lion creates a two inch deep and three inch wide pit in dry sandy soil. The insect-smowh hides at the bottom, ready to grab any insect that slips in. The description notes the trap’s precise dimensions and the lurker’s position in the pit.
The 1949 Harvester wage dispute strains profits as unions seek higher pay while government price rises loom. Management warns that without substantial price increases for farm machinery, profits will shrink and operations may face losses, risking jobs, investments, and ongoing service to customers.
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