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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
6
Fragmentary report notes increasing eye troubles among young men slated for military service. It cites figures around a million dollars in wartime operations and suggests eye defects affect many youths, with speculation on prevalence among children.
A fragment discusses a car type and a bird’s movements near a home, noting eggs laid before arriving at Waterloo. Details about whether the bird rode inside or flew beside the train are unknown.
Dr Carey promoted Marshroot Prescription No 777 as a kidney and bladder remedy. The ad urges prompt use for backache and signs of kidney trouble, claiming a long track record and money-back guarantee if not satisfied after a week. It notes availability from local druggists and medical laboratories.
President Coolidge, addressing a large audience, defended private property against railroads and public utilities encroachment while urging people to control government and property. He recalled the first Continental Congress and warned against court breakdown and confiscation, linking past unity to current public welfare.
Rochester New York Republicans at the state convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy, for governor on the first ballot. He led over Col William Hayward, Guy B. Moore, and Arthur Tompkins, with votes 568 to 187, 101, and 134 respectively. The nomination was later made unanimous on motion of former Governor Odell.
General Chang Tao-Lin announced victory over Peking forces between Chaoyang and Chifeng after a seven hour battle. About 300 prisoners were taken along with eight guns and 1000 rifles. Fall of Chaoyang confirmed as Mukden right wing closes on Jehol with hopes of capture soon.
Archbishop Messmer aged 77 of Milwaukee lies seriously ill in Washington with angina pectoris and rheumatic troubles after attending the Catholic hierarchy meeting in the capital. He has been in the city for several days.
Grand Rapids mourns the death of Frapcla A. Lindquist former congressman from Michigan’s Eighth District He was born in Marinette Wisconsin on September 27 1900 and was elected to Congress in 1912.
Mrs Marlon Atchison Swift was granted a divorce from Edward F Swift Jr before Judge Sabath amid testimony of cruelty. She receives monthly alimony of 400 dollars.
Department of Labor report reveals 7,478 injuries to workers under twenty one in Wisconsin Massachusetts and New Jersey in a single year. The figures highlight risks faced by young laborers across multiple states.
In 1828 a creamery manager used red and white vats to signal sour vs sweet cream. Patrons learned their cream went into the red vat if poor, motivating better quality. Route haulers painted cans bright yellow, sparking interest among patrons, especially women, leading to a quick rise in sweet cream deliveries and 75 percent improvement within two weeks.
Sweet clover can be seeded with winter wheat this fall with minimal risk of crowding the grain. Where moisture and hulled seed are adequate, better stands result from weeding eight weeks before first fall frost. Fall-sown plants mature later than spring sowing, but the slight delay aids haying weather. spring sowing on top of grain is advised if fall seeding is poor. Late fall seedings risk damage on wet clay land.
The piece weighs the pros and cons of masonry versus movable silos for corn storage. It favors airtight, durable masonry for safety and weather resistance but notes its fixed location. A moveable food atove silo is preferred if relocation might be needed and for cost considerations.
The article discusses early fall plowing as a recognized safe practice after harvest. Tests show a potential yield gain of about five bushels per acre, with soil moisture retention, weed suppression, sod green manure, and firmer seedbeds aiding spring planting.
A New Brunswick state experiment station report by H. F. Huber notes spinach yields improve when land is well prepared. Recommend one ton per acre hydrated lime, organic matter, recent manure, 1000 to 1000 pounds of high grade fertilizer prior to planting, and a nitrate top dressing at 150 pounds per acre. Fall crop seeds sowed in 12 inch rows Bloomdale Savoy widely used. If yellowing or mosaic risk exists plant Virginia Truck Experiment Station Disease-Resistant Savoy.
Iowa reports major progress in bovine tuberculosis eradication with twenty five counties engaged under a state plan. Winnebago County becomes the first to complete area work and is listed as modified accredited. reactors removed, TB prevalence dropped below one half of one percent. Packers pay a 10 cent premium per hundredweight for hogs from modified accredited counties, with Winnebago hogs opening the premium market run in Chicago, earning about 17 dollars for the shipment.
Harvest timing is when three fourths of the seeds darken. Cut in the morning when firm. To reduce shattering haul on bottom racks. Grain binder likely best. add pins to catch shattered seed. If crop is long, thread within two weeks or stack. Thresh with minimal handling to avoid loss.
The passage discusses farm economics and practices. It covers seed potato selection, crop adaptation, and modern farming methods. It advises sheltering machinery after use, efficient transportation, and maintaining good seed stock for profits. It emphasizes price-cost spreads and progressive farming approaches.
The annual convention of the State Teachers association will be held in Des Moines from November 6 to 8. The union was staffed in Muscatine seventy years ago and now counts 18,000 members. News notes cover crop yields, farming prospects, census figures for Des Moines, officials touring courthouses, and statewide health and registration reminders.
A terse quotation on perception and sentiment contrasts hate for behavior versus the source. The line questions whether aversion targets people or the way they are treated, implying bias may lie in mannerisms rather than intrinsic flaws.
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