Elgin Iowa Council Minutes May 6 1929 Financial Actions
Elgin Iowa council met in regular session May 6 1929 with mayor and all councilmen present. Finance committee audited numerous water main labor and drayage bills totaling 320.04 and various utilities, pipe, culvert, and janitorial costs. The motion to adjourn carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iowa
G. H. Kiple
Frieght
Drayage
Herbert Miller
G. Pfister
Harrington
John Sutter
Tabor
Hanry Anderson
Helvin Nyborg
Harry Frederick
J. Harrington
E. Kohler
Dewey Belt
Wwe
Henry Anderson
Melvin Nyborg
Elgin Echo
Central States Power & Light Corp
Town Hall
T. W. Dean
Chandler Pump Co
Steines Culvert Co
Fred Gehring
M. W. Evans
Healthy Hogs and Sanitary Herd Management
The text warns that immunizing hogs against hog cholera fails under unsanitary conditions. Serum or virus vaccines cannot save hogs if conditions are poor. Effective immunization requires favorable surroundings, healthy herds, disease-spread avoidance, veterinary guidance, and careful herd monitoring for two weeks after vaccination to reduce losses. An Echo want ad will help.
Secrets of success in cooking eggs and desserts
This excerpt covers gentle cooking of eggs for dishes with eggs predominating, making waffles with strawberries and cream, dressing designs for fuller figures emphasizing vertical lines, and tips on food storage, silk washing, and cooking peas. It closes with USDA guidance on selecting and judging beef quality, marbling, and which cuts are tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Packing the Fleece for Market Returns in Wool Trade
Packing fleeces with paper twine avoids loose fibers while tying. Sisal and jute fibers in tied wool reduce market price since they resist dye removal. Pack fleeces flesh side out with proper tags and separate dirty wools, and avoid packing wet wool to prevent heat, discoloration, and mustiness.
Oelwein Couple Visited Elgin Last Sunday
Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Oelwein visited in Elgin last Sunday. Echo Office offers adding machine rolls and office supplies, boasting best quality at cheaper prices than out of town rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
Oelwein
Elgin
Echo Office
Swat the Early Fly Warns Health Officials
The State Department of Health urges active fly control citing 40,000 annual deaths from fly related infections and infant diarrhea. It stresses stopping breeding sites, improving sanitation, and targeting urban areas where swat campaigns have reduced the threat. Individual carelessness remains a major cause of fly proliferation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
United States
Mammoth White Oak Cut On Family Farm
T. Knudtson and son-in-law Fred Butikofer felled a giant white oak believed to be the largest in the region. The tree measured 16 feet in circumference near the base and was cut in about three hours. Old-timers recall the mammoth tree dating back roughly 150 years, with 76 growth rings counted and a rotten center space preventing exact age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. T. Knudtson
Fred Butikofer
Bbase
Knudtson Brothers
Twin brothers shine in Oelwein health contest win
Mr and Mrs Edward Schmid of Oelwein visited J C Schmid family and announced their twin son Robert won first among the boys in a health contest held in Oelwein last week, earning a silver cup. Richard followed closely. Over 100 children competed. Mr and Mrs Frank Greenley hosted the A M Weibel family at dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schmid
Oelwein
J. C. Schmid
Robert
Richard
Frank Greenley
A. M. Weibel
Two-Fabric Ensemble Shines in Spring Parade
A spring fashion feature highlights two-fabric ensembles in monotone tweed silk or light wool coats with self fabric bows at necklines. Plaids and checks pair with plain fabrics, prints and modern textures, and a bright blue crepe three-quarter coat with plaid crepe accents stands out in the showcase.
Oak Grove social notes share visits and gatherings
George Boyle and family visited Sunday evening with Frank Howard. Harold Bennett spent Sunday with the Ed Boyle home. Phyllis Rowland weekend in West Union. Amos Eckhart Monday with Mrs. Wm Camper. Flanagan family called at Ed Boyle Friday. Jud Conner and Mrs. Herbert Dummermuth guests of Albert Dummermuth Monday. George Boyle visited Frank Lyons Friday. Gleaners met at John Nydegger Saturday. Jud Conner and Elgin guests at Herbert Dummermuth Sunday. Ernest Bergman and family visitors of Mabel Brummond Tuesday. Genevieve Wilson with her parents Sunday. Albert Dummermuth and family guests of George Hyde Wednesday. Jud Conner visited Mrs. Ward Brabham Thursday. Lyle Wilson and family to Arlington Thursday, and took Mrs. Vern Northrup home after stay in Wilson home. Harold Morse visitor Friday at Walter Pritchard. D C Dean Tuesday with Walter Kohls. Paul Patterson, Ed Boyle, Frank Lyons, and Walter Kohls guests of George Hyde Sunday. Mabel Brummond Sunday in Wm Flannagan home. Sheldon Kohls in past week. Earl Bennett in West Union Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boyle
Frank Howard
Harold Bennett
Ed Boyle
Phyllis Rowland
West Union
Amos Eckhart
Camper
Flanagan
Jud Conner
Herbert Dummermuth
Albert Dummermuth
Frank Lyons
Gleaners
John Nydegger
Elgin
Ernest Bergman
New Hampton
Mabel Brummond
Sheldon Boyle
Zella
Allen Habeger
Gene
Genevieve Wilson
Robert. Wilson
George Hyde
Ward Brabham
Lyle Wilson
Arlington
Vern Northrup
Wilson
Harold Morse
Walter Pritchard
D. C. Dean
Walter Kohls
Paul Patterson
Community Notes From West Union And Surroundings
Mrs Palmer Bartholomew spent Saturday in West Union. Dorothy Craft and Robert Barker took eighth grade exams at the school house Thursday and Friday. Hazel Cass show attendance noted for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tripp and others. Mrs E O Randall of Waukegan and Seattle trip described. Local visits include the Peters, Howard, Boyer, and Patterson families. Iowa ships 80 million dollars of plant food in grain form. returned manure retains nutrients. Lowe Bros Paint Co demo at Stoeher Drug Store featured wall painting techniques and a glass vessel transformation activity with decorated keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Bartholomew
West Union
Dorothy Craft
Robert Barker
Clarence Tripp
Cecil
Joe Peters
Beverly Hovey
Hazel Cass
Martin Hovey
E. O. Randall
Waukegan
Ill
Seattle
Wash
Randall
Reuben Howard
Lewis Becker
Arthur Patterson
George Howard
Chas
Peters
Glen Boyer
Elmer Boyer
St. Lucas
John Boyer
Maggie Pritchard
Mary Morse
D. H. Craft
L. W. Reed
Jim Bartlett
Melvin Boyer
Iowa
Lowe Bros. Paint Company
Stoeher Drug Store
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Council Proceedings
Hi Kohler
Amsil Schneider
Mobiee Dewey
C. J. Harrington
Northioushern Town
Leo di Bathtél Radio Service
Arlington, Iowa
Optometrist
C. W. Heiserman
OAK Grove News
Will Heiserman
Hawkeye
Lucy Hitch
Ruth
Sidney Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Gale
Archer
Ray Rowland
Batchler
Baptist Church
Elmore
Minn
Upper Iowa University
Weibel Mill Company
Elgin, Iowa
U.K
Michigan
Chevrolet
John Falb
Rtrs Es
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