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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
4
U S Department of Agriculture findings from an eight year study of 6653 hogs show barrows outgained sows by 5.43 percent across diverse U S regions and management systems. Tests cover dry lot and pasture fed hogs with varied rations and forage, weighing from 160 to over 500 pounds. Carcass quality ranged from oily to hard.
An editorial argues merchants should actively support their hometown paper through advertising. It defines support as aiding shared business interests and cooperation to expand local trade, noting newspapers are now active business players, building the town's commerce together with merchants.
Local happenings feature visits by Herrling and others to Waterloo Fayette Oelwein and Arlington. Weddings birthdays and school events mark a busy period with almanac style notices, guests, trips and a community banquet led by Loren ce Bigler with a planner’s note on upcoming sales and auctions.
Danger lies in careless selection of laxatives and taking the first remedy that comes to mind. Rely on a physician’s judgment. Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is marketed as a safe, effective laxative used by many from children to the elderly.
The text warns against storing gasoline in houses and outlines safety steps for handling flammable liquids. It also presents kitchen ideas such as hollandaise sauce, whipping cream desserts, and buttered crumbs for au gratin dishes. Tips from home economics bureaus emphasize practical clothing and food preparation guidance.
County farm plans a comparison of three soybean varieties Manchu Dunfield and Illini to gauge bean and hay production. Illini bred at Illinois station reportedly yields about 10 percent more beans at the Iowa station.
The Hawkeye ball club recently signed sixteen men, with many young players expected to break into the game this year. The list includes several names new to the Little Eight teams and signals a fresh start for the squad.
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