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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1948

Page

4

Hay shortage hits Iowa farms and turkey prices fall

Feeder cattle need rest and water on arrival at farm lots with small well-bedded yards. Iowa hay crop is four-fifths normal, 112 million tons below average, boosting grain feeding demand while a bumper corn crop may ease the shortage. Turkeys expected to rebound next year with lower prices, while farm economics stress pig rearing as farrow time nears.

Iowa

Next Legislature Faces Difficult Problems

A quarterly financial report from the Independent School District of Elgin shows balances and warrants for the year ending Sept 30 1948. The article then discusses upcoming Legislature issues including highway funding studies, tax refunds for veterans, hospital building grants, and other state program details with named officials and locations across Iowa.

Elgin State of Iowa Fayette County Payette County Edna Hunsberger State of Iowa J. T. Dykhouse Rock Rapids State Tax Commission J. H. Rowan The Tax Commission Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Health Department U. S. Public Health Service Mount Ayr Denison Storm Lake Sac City West Union Corning Red Oak Cherokee

Cattle Buying Tactics Boost Feeder Performance

A well planned cattle purchase sets a feeder on track for a successful feeding operation while a poor choice can create a lasting handicap. The text stresses careful selection to maximize efficiency and outcomes in cattle feeding enterprises.

Local Cedar Rapids social notes feature visits and travel

Clermont area notices list Gladys Anderson visiting St Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids. Will Nelson and Mrs Kenton Krueger attend Tist session of Town Grand Chapter O E S in Cedar Rapids. Ruth Starkey returns from Montana. many guests and travels among Andersons Biglers Olsons Proberts and related families across Cedar Falls Osage Forest City and Elgin with hospital contacts and postmasters conventions noted.

Gladys Anderson R. N St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids G. ©. Anderson Will J. Nelson Kenton Krueger Grand Chapter O. E Ruth Starkey Montana M. H. Moore Iowa Glenna George Osage Arthur Nelson Lawrence Carlin Hettinger N. D Thomas Waldron Fatritia Lemmon Carim and Sheehy Henry Schweinerus Ashley William Brehm Schweinefus Brehm Grandma Melvin Martin Maureen Mary Ann Bobby Lerch Giles Martin Elgin Geo, Durscher Edna Miller Forest City Walter Miller Clarence Forest City Hospital Irvin Miller Bernard Natham Waucoma Christina Monroe Sherrill Peterson Patricia Morse H. R. Morse Creighton Conner and Son Prairie du Chien Wis Herbert Dummermuth Ambrose Garvey Wakkon Minn Mike Garvey Jack Will Garvey Milbank S. D Burke Carlin Ambrose New York City R. Young F Wichita Falls Texas L. H. Appelman Elmer Brainard Kenneth Kay Charles Shhave Jimmie McNitt Waterloo Myra McNitt

Lensing's Better Used Cars Auction Listing

A compact ad lists used cars with models from 1935 to 1949 including 1949 Ford V-8 Custom Sedan and 1948 Chevrolet Aero Sedan. Prices range from 75 to 565 dollars with various extras and features noted.

Engagement secrets surface in a staged town chatter

Tessie accuses Elmer of prior engagement, claiming she was promised last year while Bessie recalls hints of past life secrets. An aging persona hides behind artful fashion and a smooth paint job, yet a long flight of stairs betrays the truth about appearances.

Tessie Elmer Bessie

Inspect grain for bugs to protect future profits

A stored grain check for linsects may boost the later sale value. Inspect the surface for crustiness and warmth. shove a hand in to pick up a sample and look for bugs. If temperature at two feet depth rises above a threshold, act accordingly. Also notes beekeepers can secure winter honey reserves during mild spells.

Gunderson

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