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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
1
Advertising rates listed include Foreign Display per inch 42c Local Display 85c per inch Readers per line 100 Classified per word 2c. Payment in advance with minimum 26c per insertion. No agency commission. Cards of Thanks 100 Memorial Cards 1.00 up to 10 lines. Resolutions of Respect church society and school notices with admission charged, obituary poetry follow regular rates.
A 1948 edition of Accident Facts notes one in five drivers in fatal crashes in 1947 had been drinking. Special studies show even few drinks raise crash risk three to four times, heavy drinkers fifty five times. The yearbook also cites that one in four adult pedestrians killed in traffic accidents last year had been drinking.
Iowa farmers saw an overall price drop of nearly two percent for products received in the month. Corn led the decline though some minor grains and most livestock fell as hogs and milk cows rose slightly against the trend. Hog and poultry feed ratios improved while the dairy ratio eased. A note urges continued anti fly efforts despite cold weather aiding reductions.
The Interstate Power Company announced full operation of its new 25,250 horsepower steam electric generating plant near Lansing. The $3 million facility will feed a high voltage grid and support a planned second unit of 16,750 horsepower by fall 1949. The plant uses coal from rail and river barges, draws up to 29 million gallons of cooling water daily, and will supply power across a 100 mile radius, benefiting farms and communities in northeastern Iowa, southern Minnesota and southern Wisconsin.
A Saturday town report recalls multiple auto accidents. Jake Butikofer and daughter survived a front tire blowout and crash, rescued by Max Thoma and the Frieden couple, with Dr Hadsel tending bruises. Reuben Mark rolled his car into the river but escaped with a knee cut. Walter Rothlisberger family planned a trip through Emmetsburg, Remsen, and Central Nebraska to visit relatives. A marriage in Elgin united Ida Denner and George Christen at the Evangelical parsonage. Kenneth Krosa's Gunder crash caused minor damage with no injuries. Farmers warned against rushing cribbing corn despite early maturity to avoid spoilage.
The Elgin Echo in Iowa furnishes a 1948 ownership record. Publisher and editor are R P Strauch of Elgin with Strauch also managing editor and business manager. Average paid circulation is 1430 copies monthly.
The 1948 corn loan and purchase rates will be seven cents higher than 1947, ranging from 1.35 in the northwest to 1.41 in the southeast, with ear and shell corn eligible and storage in sturdy cribs. Fayette and Clayton counties set at 1.38. A spring potato sprout inhibitor using growth regulators reduces eye sprouts, available as dust, liquid, or shredded paper, dust being most practical. Dealers must disclose limestone fineness and neutralizing value on demand.
The Fayette county 4-H dairy judging team finished second at the Dairy Cattle Congress on Monday. Individuals include Milton Leach of Westgate named high ranking judge of Short horns. Lowell Cannell of Sumner tied for 8th in individual judging. Team coached by Reuben Steffaris and Youdy Asdt in Fayette County.
Fayette County 4-H showcased a zipper demonstration titled the 20th Century's Contribution at the Dairy Cattle Congress on Monday afternoon. Rosella Wood and Velma Dickinson, Fayette high school seniors, earned a red ribbon. Rosella is in her fifth year of club work. Velma is in her second. Rosella has sewn 20 zippers. Velma has sewn one. Leader is Mrs. Harold Ash. extension director is Virginia Vaupel.
A Sunday picnic at the Helmer Loftsgard home honored Raymond Loftsgard who leaves today for the U S Navy. Attending were T T Loftsgard Mellien Loftsgard Mervin Reierson Kenneth Anderson Theo L Loftsgard Gilbert Loftsgard Jacob Schneider De Vere Halverson families and Carl Patrick.
Echo Want Ad draws rapid replies from buyers and sellers as listings flood the market. Readers report brisk interest in requested goods and services, signaling strong local demand and lively trading activity.
Dairy cow numbers have declined over five years and fall freshening is advised as good management. Hog outcomes depend on sow feeding before breeding and gestation, affecting pig livability and growth. 1948 spring pig crop hogs may be held longer for heavier corn feeding.
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