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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1951

Page

4

After the Holidays For Sale Hogs and Political Shifts

Purebred Duroc Jersey stock hogs advertised as cholera immune for sale near Clermont with contact Clarence Johnson. The item also notes political moves in Iowa with Switzer leaving law practice for an auto business in Des Moines and possible lieutenant governor contenders shaping up as cafeteria plans and aging guards in state facilities spark local interest.

Poland Wm. Nelson, Jr Clermont Duroc Jersey Clarence Johnson

Farm machinery sale listing 1950 harvest picks

One row pull type IH Com Picker No 14P with adjustable roll picked 20 acres new price 875 now 575. One row pull type Case Picker 1949 model priced at 350. One row mounted Picker No 1M for F 20 F 14 or H or M tractors priced at 295. 32 foot single chain Elevator with drag priced at 75. 40 foot double chain Elevator with drag and speed jack 18 inches wide for baled hay priced at 225.

Each Child Grows At His Own Rate

Janice Jones walked later but talked earlier than her brother, showing children develop at different speeds. As nerve centers and muscles mature, a child should practice crawling, climbing, and other activities in a safe space. Toys and daily parental interaction boost physical and mental growth.

Janice Jones Janice

Iowa Increases Away From Home Expense Allowance Ceiling

The Iowa state executive council raised the daily expense allowance for employees working away from home from six to seven dollars. All workers must file hotel receipts with expense statements, a move prompted by complaints that current rates make hotel stays unaffordable. Some employees have complied, others have not.

Iowa State Executive Council

Fire destroys grain elevator at Fostoria

A spectacular fire destroyed a grain elevator at Fostoria recently. Fire trucks from MIl fer and Spencer were called but could not check the blaze. About 20 000 catfish will be moved as a new home in the Skunk river. A biological survey shows most river fish died last winter and spring. Rotation pastures should join regular crop rotation as they boost productivity and yields of intertilled crops.

Iowa Fostoria Milfer Spencer Elgin Cooperative Max Medberry Mgr

Three yolked egg reported at Ben Buehler farm Odebolt

A Hen at the Ben Buehler farm near Odebolt laid a remarkable triple yolk egg. The unusual find highlights rare instances of multiple yolks in a single egg observed by local farmers.

Ben Buehler Odebolt

Mis filed laughter and travel talk on a train case

A court scene opens with sharp quips as two lawyers spar. A passenger recounts a holiday in San Jose but is teased about pronouncing J as H. The exchange turns to pronunciation and a distracted traveler and a car brake mishap hint at a rush through town.

State Reformatory Anamosa Fort Madison San Jose San Hosay California

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