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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1930
Page
2
A dated promotional paragraph describes preparing winter blankets with naphthalene for moth protection and storing them wrapped tight. It also advises having a meat dealer bone a lamb shoulder and fill with stuffing claims a tender juicy result and notes it as a cheaper cut.
A long list of visits and hospitality marks Cheery Valley life. Families such as Hanson, Christen, Frieden, Hofer, and Schlupp gather, host, and dine across West Union Elgin and nearby homes, with birthday dinners and wedding anniversary celebrations noted among neighbors. Local visitors include Elgin residents Louise Schori Lena Meyer and Gordon Schupbach, plus Davenport guest John Frieden.
The passage ranks wood uses with fuel as the primary use in the United States, followed by lumber, then fencing, railroad ties, pulpwood, wood, and mine timbers. It emphasizes wood's varied applications and relative importance in industry.
Readers are urged to place notices in the want ad column to secure fast responses. The simple process aims to connect buyers and sellers quickly and efficiently through local listings.
Elgin edged Clermont 4 to 3 in a full nine innings. Gehring returned to form with ten strikeouts in eight innings as Elgin used many new players late to show depth. Clermont, bolstered by veteran Shipton and Kaltenbach, fought hard and figures to contend, Booster Day next week features four teams at Elkader and four at Hawkeye with 35 cent admission for both games.
Dr J W Dickman president of Upper Iowa University Fayette makes a second eastward tour to secure donors for the college campaign. He aims to push pledges beyond 300000 by commencement as he and Mrs Dickman add another 5000 to their initial 5000 pledge, citing the college’s value to Northeastern Iowa.
Pathfinder Magazine notes that some people are forgotten but not gone, reflecting on memory and lasting impact despite absence.
Amid falling dairy prices farmers are advised to retain only offspring from top producing cows. The guidance suggests culling underperformers and focusing resources on genetics and herd quality to weather market pressures.
The note advises using nutmeg on apple sauce only when the sauce is to be served promptly. If left standing, the spice can cause the flavor to become bitter.
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