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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented humor page notes jokes on learning traffic rules, swapping dollars and ideas, and the folly of fire deaths. It mentions a deer accident near Elkader, hints at Indian Summer poetry, a hotel clerk, a fear of driving, and a university with small classrooms but a large stadium, all in light, breezy vignettes.
Interesting facts cover Aconcagua's height as Americas' loftiest mountain, 1000 year old oak fragments found in Northern Ireland, Arizona manufacturing share in 1948, sapphire bearings replacing steel in hot or corrosive conditions, Aaron Burr's role with Tammany, Bertat tribe salt currency.
Commissioner Webster convened a West Union gathering Monday to consider the railroad proposition. Rock Island officials attended to gauge desired service but could offer at most two daily passenger trains. Elgin was well represented. Kenneth Medberry of Mlyria township, a baby beef club member, won a trip to Chicago’s International Livestock Show via C G W BR R. Eli Sutter underwent surgery at Devvish hospital and was moved home with his wife and Edward Grimm. Mrs. Levi Frieden required hospital care after an operation.
A newspaper note urges early planning for children’s books before Christmas. It highlights The Noisy Book series by Margaret Wise Brown for two and three year olds, noting interactive storytelling, tasteful illustrations, and prices from 1.25 to 1.85, published by William R. Scott in New York.
Melvin O Holeyn born March 22 1916 in Elgin died November 14 1950 at home in Elgin age 34. He served in World War II earning a Purple Heart and was discharged March 13 1946. He leaves his mother and many relatives. funeral held at Muehlethaler funeral home and First Baptist church with Elgin Post American Legion giving full military honors.
Iowa farming figures report 18 990 000 pounds of honey in 1950. Beef cattle inherit feed efficiency, with well formed, sturdy cattle eating faster and producing more. Hogging down corn is a common harvest method. Soil test data guide lime and fertilizer needs. Gilts should weigh at least 200 pounds at breeding. Dairy cows use about four to five gallons of water per gallon of milk. Fresh water should be ice free in winter. Check oat seed background, especially for lesser known varieties from Iowa State recommendations.
The piece argues that new home loan credit regulations will be a focus when Congress reconvenes late in November. It claims inflation is suppressed for homebuyers, cites high housing costs, and notes bureaucrats ignored these effects while granting powers seen as unnecessary. The tone shows skepticism toward bureaucratic policy and growing rural resistance.
In Toledo, Haners and Al Lorenzen celebrate a 25th anniversary in the oil and gas business. They estimate selling 4,200,000 gallons of gas in the last quarter century.
Iowa reports among the first casualties Herman Kruse near Peterson and Philip Sullivan of Jefferson losing a hand in corn picker accidents. A 10-year-old Wapello boy died in a hunting incident. Carl Murphy shot a squirrel and was fatally wounded when his gun discharge struck him in the abdomen. Sheriff Wm. Davis of Jefferson is described with an incident involving two prisoners.
Mr. Dan Goldsmith of Coogla Cut Rate Store in Louisville endorses HADACOL, claiming it addresses Vitamin H deficiencies and helps with spending long retail hours. He advocates recommending HADACOL to customers amid tax and supply concerns, citing Vitamine Hs Betron and Niacin.
A fragment describes six men and a guard or inmate exchanging blows. The assailant allegedly drew a weapon, attempted to shoot, but missed, and fled to retrieve a gun before returning to restrain two other men and place them back in their cell.
Notice to stockholders and patrons of Elgin Farmers' Dairy Co. for the annual meeting in City Hall Elgin Iowa on Saturday December 2 at 2:00 p m to elect officers and conduct business. State Daily Inspector Clair Hogan and Fieldman will attend with lunch served after meeting. Robert D. Wilson Secretary-Treasurer.
Farmers are urged to shelter hog troughs to ensure water access in cold and snowy conditions. Ice filled troughs and cold winds discourage drinking, affecting hog comfort and growth. Lice and mange mites worsen stress, causing rubbing and scratching and raising feed costs to maintain market-ready hogs.
A garbled extract references a 1830 duel ground where J Hamilton's son died three years earlier and mentions Aaron Bugr. It cites Encyclopaedia Britannica and notes rising magazine and newspaper counts in the United States while the population reportedly grew. It also recalls Jefferson and John Adams dying on July 4, 1826.
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