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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1945
Page
4
W F Kohler of Elgin seeks return of a borrowed 18 gauge double barrel shotgun from some years ago. The notice also advertises oils and greases, machinery servicing, and courtesy tickets for B J Baumgartner, with a reference to a Bell for Adana program at the Avalon.
The text advises testing against bangs and vibrations to protect the motor and tub finish. It suggests annual service, with repair or belt replacement before a failure. It also mentions attractive garnishes and pickles in unrelated, garbled phrases.
A field of practical farming tips covers soil treatment with lime and contour plowing, mastitis control with penicillin, turkey supplies for civilians and servicemen, and feed strategies for hogs and cattle. It notes manure value, corn drying, silage processing, and efficient hog housing. It warns about disease resistant oats and farm layout improvements before snow building construction.
Agricultural tips cover space requirements for heavy and light poultry breeds, lighting schedules to extend laying days, and molt management. Swine breeding separated by purpose, pasture feeding for gilts, and corn drying practices are advised. Butter outlook in Iowa remains bright as milk production dips. salt usage in hog rations shows large feed savings with real economic value.
Otis L. Torkelson and family note son served aboard the Indiana, a battleship that took part in operations across New Guinea to Okinawa and bombarded homeland shores. The ship returned to the west coast for Navy Day observances as Lt. Stanley Gunston visits Seattle on terminal leave.
Arthur Wolfs son of Henry and Mrs Wolfs Clermont arrives home from Jefferson Barracks after an honorable discharge. He served from 1941 to 1945, trained at multiple camps, saw action in major battles, earned many ribbons, and traveled with Gen Patton's army in Europe. Paul Roberts Jr, chief machinist mate, visits Clermont and notes 18 battle stars and Pearl Harbor. he heads to Pasadena after ship decommissioning. Also Charles Shipton and Max Reed receive releases or leave, with Reed detailing service across Europe and Russia liaison. Lyle Martin returns home after four years in mechanized cavalry with overseas service in Europe.
A newspaper note presents five methods to keep a youngster warm at night. Suggestions include sewing two large crib blankets into a sleeping bag and tacking the baby inside. Other tips reference maintaining comfort against drafts and adjusting bedding as the child moves.
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