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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1924

Page

6

Beary of Albion reports harvest and road plans

Beary of Albion finishes a 2000 bushel potato crop on ten acres funded by a block plan. A paving contract of forty ten year blocks is set at Hikader. Federal finances include a $5000000 binding camp and a Red Cross drive delivering Christmas packages to orphans. Edward Carr dies at Cedar Falls. Governor’s budget seeks over $9 million for state institutions. Oak Hill Country clubhouse dedication announced in Red Oak. J S Tuthill elected head of Iowa Brailst Association.

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World War Veterans to Build Global Peace Drive

Jayée Americanas leads a 15 million member World War Veterans group with Thomas W. Miller as president to push permanent world peace. The League of Nations reserves a veteran section for consultation. a Geneva disarmament meeting in June will include WW veterans. Miller plans speaking tours, a propaganda bureau, and a European voyage to promote policies.

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Barney Brought post expands to seventeen members

A Bull Head American Legion post named Barney Brought has grown its roster to 17 members though the town’s population is only about ten. Thomas Necklace, a Carlisle graduate, was elected department historian and spends spare hours with Virgil, Shakespeare and Darwin.

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Slow in Filing Claims for Government Bonus

American Legion officials report to Maj. Gen. Robert G. Davis that only 1.3 million of 4.5 million possible applications had been received by October 1, 1924. Of these, 850,000 were examined and about 400,000 granted certificates. payments will be made by the Veterans' Bureau. Davis urged veterans to apply now to aid efficient administration of the Adjusted Compensation program.

American Legion Robert G. Davis Adjutant General Army Veterans' Bureau Davis

Northwest Angle land for servicemen proposed by land office

Advices from the U S land office to the Minnesota American Legion urge recognition of preferential rights for veterans to settle lands in the Northwest Angle region near Lake of the Woods. The notice notes servicemen may obtain land under special provisions and calls for action by local Legion chapters.

United States Land Office State Department

Rushing Bee and Other Means of Increasing Bulletin 996

The Department of Agriculture Washington reports tests on 17 groups of ewes fed pasture and various grain mixes to study gain in flesh and lamb outcomes. Results show weight gains from seven to thirty pounds, with some twins and fat yield linked to feeding strategies. little breed difference in twinning noted. extrated ewes and high fat gain tied to pasture and forage quality. Charles L Bray, Animal Husbandry, Colorado Agricultural College.

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How Butterly Formed by Tiny Globules of Fat

Butter is formed by fat globules rising to the surface as cream or separated artificially. The churn breaks the membranes, releasing fat particles that, with proper temperature and acidity, cohere into butter. The remaining liquid becomes buttermilk after washing and salting steps.

Roughage for Sheep and Corn Fodder Tips

The article explains that corn fodder is a better roughage for sheep than timothy hay and recommends a roughage mix of about half legume hay such as alfalfa or clover. If legume hay is unavailable, compensate with more oats in the grain ration and consider small amounts of home meal or ground limestone. Allowing ewes free access to corn fodder requires adjusting the grain to maintain good condition.

Getting Rid of Mice in the Chicken House

Advice on rodent control for a chicken house urges mouseproof bins and removal of breeding sites under boxes boards and loose flooring. Cats may help, traps are recommended, but poison is discouraged unless safeguards prevent fowl access.

Yield of milk depends on cow care and feeding

The article stresses that high milk yields require proper handling and feeding. Even top cows with good feed can underperform without kingly treatment, essential for sustained high production over time.

Keep Best Milk Producers The dairyman slogan misspelled

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a dairy producer and slogans about cows and milk output, with unclear names or places. The readable idea notes a dairyman promoting high milk production and the phrase relating to pounds of milk, but specifics are unreadable.

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Good Sires Should Have Best of Care

A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin discusses dairy bull temperament and the need for proper care. It emphasizes handling, exercise, manure removal, and safe equipment to prevent injuries and improve efficiency. a copy is available from the USDA in Washington.

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Sowing Sweet Clover in Spring in Small Grains

Sweet clover should be sown in spring with oats or alone in small grains for pastures. Plant growth is slow. start by mid April with ten pounds of seed per acre. Soil must be well drained and inoculated if not already so.

W. J. Fraser Sinois College of Agriculture

How Capons Should Be Dressed for Shipment

Instructions on preparing capons for transport note removing feathers only from the neck, flight, and tail while keeping other feathers. Capons packed in boxes with layers of excelsior or straw, feet extended outward, and space filled. Packing for spoilage mostly unnecessary November to March, with occasional use in very warm weather for long shipments.

Sweet Clover Pastures For Cattle And Sheep

The article advises using sweet clover and pasture blends such as alfalfa with orchard grass or sall wheat grass to create a green pasture for summer. For cattle and sheep rape is cited as an excellent summer pasture. Farmers should plan for continued green pasture through July and August due to likely seasonal conditions.

Legumes and Pasture Guide for Poultry and Bees

The note argues legumes improve pasture and animal strength, advising sowing next spring. It warns that birds need quality feed and selective breeding to raise high-grade eggs. Cooperative marketing and government advice are linked to improving current agricultural conditions.

Pigeon Pie Recipe and Weekly Kitchen Notes

Fresh vegetables from one’s own garden are featured with daily meal suggestions and a detailed pigeon pie recipe. The column includes breakfast, dinner, and supper menus for a week, followed by baking tips for a two crust pastry, buns, and a yeast-leavened dough. Classic proverbs close the piece.

Hazel Nut Cakes and City Style Oysters Salad

Delicately composed cake recipes with Hazel Nut Cakes filling and Louieville Black Cake including nut meats and dried fruit. Also notes a light oyster salad layered in lemon jelly served on watercress with mayonnaise, presenting an appealing table centerpiece.

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Against the Rules at the Crossings

A street car waited for the go signal when a small automobile bumped the rear step. The driver backed off, preparing to apologize as the conductor shouted to keep the vehicle out. The excerpt shifts to a reflective line about country life and moral ideals.

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