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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1946

Page

2

Vaccination Emphasized to Control Fowl Pox

Mosquitoes are a factor in fowl pox transmission and vaccination is essential. The article urges poultrymen to vaccinate at once, use brush application to inoculate 25 to 30 feather follicles, and ensure liberal dosage for strong immunity. It notes pigeon type is not a cure-all and cautions about reactions. Rutgers University reports satisfactory immunity when procedures are properly followed.

Ake Heem Rutgers University

Iowa Study Group Reports on Citrus and Women in Legislature

Southerner notes Iowa's remarkable 1945 gross income from poultry and citrus comparisons, with Florida and Texas totals cited. The piece highlights Iowa's byproduct uses from corn and stalks, three women elected to the 1947 Iowa legislature, and recognition for the Iowa State Bar Association at the American Bar Association convention.

Iowa Florida California Texas Towa Kathryn Kirketey Bedford Senate Hus Amy Bloom Dayton Edna Lawrence Ottumwa Mae Lynch Pocahontas Aegenate Caroline Pendray Maquoketa Iowa State Bar Association American Bar Association Atlantic City N. C Frederic M. Miller Des Moines Loren Supreme Court American Judicature Society John Randall Cedar Rapids Edward H. Jones Iowa Group

Iowa officials weigh World War II veteran bonus plans

The report notes costs to provide a World War II veteran bonus may reach 80 million to 206 million dollars, mirroring prior World War I costs. It recalls 110,000 World War I veterans received an average 196 dollar bonus after five years, with 275,000 to 300,000 veterans eligible for World War II and some serving up to 1600 days versus 392 days for World War I.

Fads and Classes Highlight Purple and White Tattler

The Purple and White Tattler notes school fashion fads in Caryle white coveralls, plaid shirts, and emblems while detailing progress in fifth grade spelling tests, geography, and language usage. Freshmen begin algebra division as science covers plant and animal life and an assembly features pianist Dee Petit. Sixth and seventh graders prepare for a Christmas play with roles named, and the Wahanka Camp Fire Girls meet with guardian Yast.

Caryle Avis Dorian Dee Petit Mason City Pademsky List

Elgin High hosts visitors and upcoming basketball schedule

Recent visitors to Elgin High include John Butikofer Leo Frederick Paul Adrian Gordon Schupbach Bernice Blockhaz and Dick Kimpston. The basketball calendar lists games from December through February with multiple home and away dates, county tournaments, and sectionals across several towns and venues.

John Butikofer Leo Frederick Paul Adrian Gordon Schupbach Bernice Blockhaz Dick Kimpston Elgin High

Puritan Wedding Customs and Garment Care Admonitions

A fragment lists a Puritan objection to ringed wedding ceremonies as heathenish and notes health tips for clothing care. It advises mending rips before washing, closing zippers, and applying sulfur to ankles to prevent bites, reflecting practical domestic guidance.

Cleaning notes for light soiled fabrics and glass items

The note describes using suds twice to wipe lightly soiled neckwear and Gusty window areas, removing finger marks from tweedwork. It emphasizes a second pass for cleaning and suggests a gentle approach to avoid damage.

Ign Ty

Boy’s Ranch drama shows ex-baseball star’s homeless boys plan

A former baseball player buys a ranch to house homeless boys in Avalon. The plan centers on Craig and Butch Jenkins staging the drama Boy's Ranch Friday to Sunday, November 25 to 30, highlighting community support and the project’s progress.

Young Englishwoman Governess in Court of Siam

Irene Dunne and Rex Harrison star in a compelling drama set in the king’s court. A governess faces moral hazards in a wartime romance with strong supporting cast and absorbing scenes.

Irene Dunne Rex Harrison Siam

Laurence Oliver and Joga Fontaine in Rebecca

Dramatic, absorbing and suspenseful tale of a love against a sinister background features Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine in a celebrated production. The reviewers praise strong performances and atmospheric staging that heighten the psychological tension.

Laurence Oliver, Joga Fontaine

Pigs Fed Coal Reported To Boost Growth

Report notes pigs fed bituminous coal all their lives show good growth with no apparent setbacks. The text suggests pigs appear to like coal but offers no solid evidence of its value, though coal feeding has been tried in some coal producing regions.

Tadise Mra Bertha Swartz Washington, D. C Abe John HR. Edie

Brucellosis Control Calls for Systematic Action

Indiscriminate vaccination cannot stamp out brucellosis. officials urge systematic vaccination, testing, gradual elimination, and sanitary measures. The disease causes heavy losses to dairy farmers as milk from reactors, vaccinated or not, is a danger. swine brucellosis is rising.

Leather Gloves Dry Cleaning Sparks Stiffness Claim

A reader reports that dry cleaning gloves causes stiffness as the cleaning solution damages the leather. The issue centers on maintaining suppleness after treatment and whether the chemicals strip natural oils.

Nail care tips for weekly warm oil baths

A beauty note advises soaking the hands in warm oil once a week to keep the cuticles soft and nails strong. It states that removing nail polish beforehand is unnecessary for this treatment.

Producers claim over 80 percent of nation's steel capacity

The TAN Wet paat HAY stated that producers hold more than 80 percent of the country's steel making capacity, with the two largest shares exceeding half of that total.

Naion

How to Store Clothes to Ward Off Moths

Moths feed on animal substances like wool hair fur and feathers and some manufactured materials but not cotton linen rayon or silk. Before storing hang garments in the sun and brush them as moths cannot stand bright sun.

Hungary

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