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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1928

Page

3

Correct feeding now pays double for dairy cows

A. J. Cramer of the University of Wisconsin reminds Wisconsin dairy association members that feeding and care during late summer when pastures are short will heavily influence cow production months later. He urges year round high producing cows receive grain or silage when pasture is scarce, detailing a grain mix and daily allowances for milking and dry cows to maintain flesh and milk tests.

A. J. Cramer University of Wisconsin Cramer

Seven Problems Imminent in Dairying

K L Hatch of the University of Wisconsin outlined seven upcoming economic problems in dairying at the American Dairy Science Association in Madison. He urged more research on production economy, herd testing, quality recognition, new dairy product standards, cheese packaging, and electricity use, noting labor costs, dairy expenses, depreciation, bull costs and capital charges must be addressed with facts from experiments. He warned that in dairy manufacturing, unprofitable practices persist and many small plants are unsanitary and inefficient, failing to meet consumer tastes.

Jend K. L. Hatch University of Wisconsin American Dairy Science Association Madison Hatch

Dairy Facts From Farm Notes on Milk and Herd Management

Dairy notes advise warm weather skimming for better cream separation and advise tying the herd bull until November to prevent cows freak during wart months. It covers protein deficits in farm-grown rations and proper milking hygiene using disinfectant and clean water between uses, plus value of pure-bred bulls for herd quality proven by 15 years at South Dakota State College.

South Dakota State College

Efforts to Protect Black Hawk Grave Marked Monument Planned

Bloomfield reports four counties Davis Van Buren Jefferson and Wapello back reclaiming the tomb site of Chief Black Hawk buried in 1838 near Eldon Davis County on the Des Moines river. Citizens seek permanent restoration and a suitable monument to honor the famed Sac leader.

Bloomfield Black Hawk Davis van Buren Jefferson Wapello Warior Davis County Eldon Des Moines Arlington News

Death of Rev. H C Chambers in Grundy Center

West Union friends learned last evening of the death of Reverend H C Chambers at his Grundy Center home in the early hours of November 14 after months of illness. He leaves Mrs. Chambers and three children Genevieve Kathryn in California and Everette in Seattle. He previously served as pastor of Bethel Presbyterian church. Horse Power Feed two dollars thirty five cents and Victor Horse Feed two dollars twenty five cents offered by Weibel Mill Co.

West Union Friends H.C. Chambers Grundy Center

Local officers salaries and mileage figures revealed

Election data lists yearly pay for national and state officials led by President at 75000 and United States Senator at 10000. Also includes state roles, county posts with salaries and mileage, plus farm feed prices and local visits by residents from Dubuque.

United States Supt. of Public Instruction Secretary of Agriculture Congress

Breakfast Then and Now From a 1859 Recipe Note

A rustic poem from 1859 extols breakfast as the best of three morning meals with corn bread biscuits hot breads and milk dishes. The article offers modern substitutes like hot milk toast muffins and spoon bread with simple recipes for milk toast muffins and spoon bread, emphasizing wholesome family eating and energy for the day.

Kitchenette Beef Demands Shape Modern Meat Cuts

Consumers favor lightweight cuts that fit small households and apartments. Beef producers shift to young, smooth cattle yielding tender meat and better packaging. USDA data show full feeding of calves during the suckling period rising to meet new preferences, potentially shortening cattle lifespans but boosting tenderness and producer profits.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Iowa Burglar Confesses To 54 Thefts Across Illinois Iowa

Claude W. Howard, 22, of New Hampton, now jailed in Cambridge Illinois, confessed burglaries in fifteen towns across Fayette Chickasaw Floyd Bremer Grundy and Black Hawk counties totaling 54 incidents during summer and fall. His first break in occurred July 4 in Wear Union and spread to Waterloo Cedar Falls Oelwein Hawkeye Fredericksburg Nashua Charles City Waverly Cresco Grundy Center Riceville most during fair weeks or when homes were empty.

Claude W. Howard New Hampton Cambridge Alk Geneseo Fayette Chickasaw Waterloo Cedar Falls Oelwein Hawkeye

Scientific brake testing at Beamer Tire and Electric Co

Tom Hoyas leads free scientific brake testing using an electric hydraulic Jumbo brake tester. The tester offers adjustment and inspection services. Beamer Tire and Electric Co located in West Union, Iowa, promotes Hoyas as a trained and competent technician.

Tom Hoyas Beamer Tire and Electric Co West Union Towa

Stolen Silverware at Coliseum in Oelwein

Report states the Coliseum in Oelwein was robbed of silverware from a collection large enough for 1,000 guests. No clues are found, and the Fayette Leader notes the incident amid a mix of reader anecdotes and playful dialogue about ancient commercial appliances.

Oelwein Fayette

Fatal Wolves of Russia Threaten Children and Travelers

Wolves of Russia pose deadly risk to children and travelers each winter, with ongoing danger across regions. Authorities warn of severe harm potential and call for heightened vigilance and protective measures.

Russia

Flow would you sansify a bilophelle gic

A murky exchange questions whether a term refers to a business or a profession, then answers with a decisive statement that it is a calling rather than a trade.

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