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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
1
An archival notice from Elgin Echo Dial lists mailing details as a second class entry in 1801 at Fayette County post office under the 1852 act.
An editorial exhortation urges citizens to seek divine guidance and pray for global peace amid leadership stalemate. It pleads for calm, reverent petition, noting soldiers and families deserve an end to war and urging Christ to rule the world through prayerful action.
Official notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Interstate Power Company to erect and operate electric transmission lines in Fayette County. Hearing scheduled December 17, 1946 in Des Moines at 10 a.m. Docket E 7773. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing.
The piece presents a humorous handbook style explanation by FRANK COLBY Syndicate on choosing affect for verbs and effect for nouns and verbs. It traces examples from news, usage notes, and regional pronunciations, highlighting rules and exceptions with brief country and city references.
A preschool reader survey notes children under four prefer familiar, everyday stories over fairy tales. It highlights Here and Now Story Book by Lucy Sprague Mitchell, First and Second Picture Books by Mary S. Martin, The Friendly Animals by Louis Slobodkin, The Little Auto by Lois Lenski, Ask Mr Bear by Marjorie Flack, and stresses using quality books over cheap ones for Christmas.
Local notice highlights the value of want ads for finding jobs, rentals, and services. Emphasizes broad reach and affordability, urging readers to explore classified listings for practical opportunities and solutions.
A collection of quick notes covers home canning ideas such as small jars of chili sauce and spiced cherries for gifts, plus a mix of practical advice on kitchen tools, school safety statistics, dentist liability standards, and wine serving guidance.
Extension nutritionists advise creating sour milk when needed by adding lemon juice or vinegar to sweet milk. The standard ratio is one tablespoon of acid to one cup of milk, producing a workable substitute.
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