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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1940
Page
4
Elgin recruitment ad seeks a man for a six week period. John Kiple placed the notice offering work during the month and after, inviting interested applicants to respond.
The report notes egg production for the second half of 1941 will lag 1940, while meat animal cash income reached 2,276,000 last year. It cites reduced Towa auctions, a Cedar Rapids breeders meeting, higher dairy prices in summer 1940, highway upgrades adding about 125 to farm value, and 1941 egg supplies likely 3 to 4 percent below 1940. It covers hog price pressures, crossbred apples, and safety aims as farm machinery risks kill thousands yearly.
A traditional carving guide covers positioning the turkey on a platter, separating leg and wing joints, and slicing the breast with a steady left hand. It details removing the oyster, giblets, oil sac, and crop, plus stuffing, trussing, roasting rack setup, and using a thermometer to check doneness.
Turkey producers expect more turkeys for consumers and prices stay near last year’s low. The article advises choosing 18 to 20 pound birds for best quality, checking skin color, fat under skin, and planning 3 to 4 pounds per person for a feast.
The body of John R. Shales Jr., 14, of Tripoli, was found Tuesday evening November 5 on the wash room floor of the Paramount theatre in Water Inc with a .32 revolver beside him. The coroner ruled death by self-inflicted action. He attended Gates Business College in Waterloo and had attended S. U. S. at Iowa City last year. Adopted son of Mr and Mrs John Shales of Tripoli.
Al Anderson of Decorah visited the Chas. Copper home over the weekend. Alfred Imhof of Peoria Illinois was here visiting friends several days this week. Mr and Mrs Floyd Lane of West Union visited Sunday in the Herbert Ash home. Mrs H H Wolf and Marcia went to Chicago Friday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Ed Medberry and daughters spent Sunday in the Walter Ash home near West Union. Frant Bohhanan is seriously ill and was taken to the Delbert Lyons home for care. Echo subscription offer includes 25 Christmas folders and envelopes. expires December 15 with postage extra.
The Echo reports the Luchsinger bridge project south of town has a let contract. The contractor and price are not remembered, and work may pause until next spring. Winter construction is difficult and costly, with officials noting winter work is avoided unless strictly necessary.
The Ed K Kelton Co of Chicago holds the contract to remove the Turkey river railroad bridge north of town and erect a new structure. A five man crew has been on site for two weeks and will remain for several more weeks to complete the project.
The Kensington Club marked Mrs Emma Knudtsons birthday with a Monday evening party at her home. A scramble supper followed by five games of bridge across three tables. High score went to Mrs S W Kuster and low to Mrs Edith Berg. Traveling prize went to Mrs Tille Hanson and guest prize to Mrs Knudtson. Guests included Mrs H S Steele Mrs S W Kuster and Mrs Edith Berg.
The list includes Lyle K. Patterson of Wadena Ed Brackin Harry G. Larson Ewald C. Brandt of Postville and Louis 0. Kiosa of Elgin among northwest Clayton county youths first drawn for selective service.
The column flags insulation salesmen targeting Elgin with PO box outlets and vague warranties. It notes locals may pay high prices for subpar materials, urges test and complaint routes, and mocks the sellers while urging scrutiny of quality and value.
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