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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
1
The article covers sustainable farming basics, highlighting the Dorset Horn sheep for year round breeding and high milk yield, feeding advice including pasture and silage, and practical tips for poultry and pig care. It stresses accurate herd records, careful culling, the value of crushed charcoal, grain-saving troughs, salting cows, and the importance of thorough cultivation and good habitat to maintain profitability and land fertility.
Secret trial in Sioux City over alleged plots by past grand chancellors to defeat the Salinger ring in a hotel lobby with Dr. B R Ames testifying he overheard plans and Carl Kuehnle denying signing a damaging letter while others defend funds and conduct. Names include Hi J Blake M W Narvis R B Huff Joe Cameron F M Malgherry O M Gillette Carl F Kuehnle and T S Wadd with proceedings unclear.
The original Blanden farm near Manson sold by owner Turner to C B Egil of Minier NL for 75006 dollars or 3120 per acre. Chris Letwiller of Minier TN bought a quarter section for 100 dollars per acre and Chris Kauffman of Minier TN bought a north quarter for 105 per acre. Only 320 acres remain of the 2200 acre Blanden ranch once run by Col Blanden, a Fort Dodge capitalist.
A blind horse near Fred Petersen’s home four miles northeast of Harlan was frightened by a gunshot. It bolted through a bay window, tearing chairs and a sewing machine before its front feet landed on the parlor sofa. no further damage occurred.
Iowa news notes report the Atlantic Canning company plans 45000 cases of corn for the current year, with season total around 150000 cases and over 3600000 cans. Other items include a Des Moines Street Railway injury claim, a Council Bluffs suicide, a Le Mars pastor resignation, a Grimes canning company reception, a near-life coffin incident, a Bronson auctioneer home robbery, and the death of Dr P Schwind in Le Mars.
A mass meeting of church women of Iowa will convene in Des Moines on October 30 and 31. The event is part of thirty national jubilee meetings this fall expected to draw about 7,000 women across several states.
In a four day district court trial Judge Thornell established the first drainage district in Shelby county. The project begins at Defiance and extends about five and a half miles southeast, straightening ten to twelve miles of the Nishna Botna river and reclaiming about 1800 acres. Construction cost is estimated at 25000 dollars. The valley holds fertile land but flood waters have submerged highways and harmed travel, heightening interest in similar river straightening efforts across western Iowa.
After more than fifty years in railroading and thirty years as roadmaster of the Milwaukee division, A. D. Nelson retires. Carl Jordan succeeds him, starting as a laborer in Tonia twenty four years ago and leading the local yard tracks for six years. Nelson began railroading in Michigan.
The prohibition party filed domination papers with Secretary of State Hayward to secure a full state ticket after failing to meet primary vote thresholds. Earlier, in Des Moines, a state convention nominated the ticket. the petitions were accepted, ensuring ballot access despite weak general election results. Former Congressman Thomas Updegrafe dies at 11 am in McGregor, after serving 1879–1883 and 1892–1896, with early settlement roots and law practice in the area.
In Le Mars district court state versus Otto Zegzlen ended abruptly as Zegzlen pled guilty to manslaughter and requested immediate sentencing. Judge Hutchinson gave eight years in the penitentiary. In Dubuque Mrs. L D Mathew, wife of the Dubuque streetcar manager, shot herself, dying at home. described as temporary insanity. The family had been prominent in Memphis, Tennessee.
L H Raymond of Pisgah withdraws from the democratic ticket for state representative. A G Case of Cass township is nominated to fill the place. The piece notes a failed prairie chicken protection effort blamed on plowed sloughs, countered by Illinois findings showing the benefits of a closed season. It compares Iowa with Illinois and railes on land use.
A vintage guide lists outlet fat from mutton with water celery salt and white pepper simmer until tender. Apple baked soft served with custard or cream. Pineapples praised as throat antiseptic. Cup custard made with egg sugar nutmeg milk and baked in a water bath. Clam broth uses chopped clams butter salt and hot water simmered then strained. Codfish prepared with salt cod softened in water milk and flour thickening served over toast.
Tips for baking bread brushes to grease pans and baste loaves. Use cream of tartar and lemon juice to brighten white fabrics and make iced tea with mint for a refreshing drink. Dried pepper pods garnish salads and green peppers can be stuffed with rice tomatoes and meat. Oatmeal removes fish or onion smells from pans. Clean water bottles with salt and vinegar. Launder yellowed linen with soap and bluing. grandmother’s method.
A recipe describes making a potato fluff from six leftover potatoes by mashing, straining, and beating with hot cream salt butter and egg whites then baking in a moderate oven until browned. It suggests using macaroni or peanut flavoring in place of leftovers and layering with white sauce and crumbs, baked to a brown finish.
To make mint sauce heat mint sprigs bay leaf onion sugar vinegar tomato stock and egg white to boiling then simmer ten minutes. Thicken with cornstarch add chopped mint leaves and serve as hot or cold accompaniment.
A rich pie crust is baked until browned and cut into thin strips. The strips are spread with jam and whipped cream, then paired two by two in sandwich fashion before serving.
A Galena Kansas testimony recalls a year of painful lump growth near the side thought to be a tumor. After doctors advised surgery the patient used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the lump broke away, bringing relief. The letter urges other women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham and notes the remedy's claimed affordability and wide usefulness.
A fragmented ad like fragment asserts onions are exceptionally nourishing, claiming they outperform other vegetables in health benefits and suggesting broad uses from teething remedies to soothing discomfort, though the text is garbled and lacks clear attribution.
If you are sensitive about shoe size, many wear smaller shoes by using Allén's Foot-Balls. The powder cures tired swollen aching feet and gives rest and comfort. Just the thing for breaking in new shoes. Boldly advertised. Allen S. Olmated, N.Y.
A fragment from a Lippincott item shows a character asking about illness and guessing a cold, highlighting a casual dialogue about weather and age.
In Harper's Bazar a gossiping note recalls a confidential remark shared among Margeret and the girls. Katherine denies telling the others as Josephine arrives first with the tea time chatter.
A five year old, allowed to stay up for a party, slowly trudges toward the stairs at 8:30. An aunt offers help, but Helen insists she will reach bed on her own, saying she will get there altogether too soon as it is.
Report quotes New York Tribune praising two boys who funded a picnic for seven underprivileged children, four girls and three boys, about ten, with two women guiding at a seaside resort. It notes the boys arrange outings independently and remarks they are not well behaved, yet such acts may lead to better outcomes.
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