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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1929
Page
2
Instructions describe converting feathers into ticking using a vacuum cleaner. Sew ticking over the bag opening, attach four cords, wind to secure, fit the hose with a flat nozzle, and place the nozzle in an old pillow before turning on the machine.
A black felt hat with gray trimming was lost Monday evening on Elgin streets. Finder should return it to the Echo Office.
An Agriculture Department study shows cold-storage eggs and poultry rival fresh products in flavor after four to five months. Winter fresh-dressed poultry and spring eggs often taste inferior to those stored in cooler months, and farm eggs typically take weeks to reach consumers under current marketing.
A Ham radio of local families attended a League convention in Delhi last Saturday. Many residents hosted relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dan Thomas, with community sympathy extended. Floats of visits and dinners marked a busy period with numerous guests at Cedar Falla Ossian Volga Elgin and West Union homes.
Ole Amundson and family of Clermont were dinner guests at Ole Gisleson’s. Mrs. J Anderson, recently ill, shows improvement. Clarence Kirkeberg, Lou Reierson and families visited the Little Church near Festina. Mrs. T Kjosa hosted at O K Houg’s in St Olaf. T T Loftsgard’s group visited Leslie Lantz. John Hellum likewise at George Hanson’s. Arthur Landsgard’s party toured McGregor for a day trip. A shower for Elsie Johanson drew many from Gunder to St Olaf Opera House. Mrs. T J Olson will host the Dorcas Society on October 26 afternoon. Mrs. B Nelson, Tina, and Anna Mase Kimball joined H E Landagard party for dinner at Houg’s. Edward Bilden of Garden Grove?
Califi visiting relatives left for Osage Monday with Martins Hilder and Tytpher accompanying him. Bilden plans to return to California later this week. Julia Wetleson visited Mrs M Rypestol at her home. Norwegian service planned for Sunday at 10 80 a m in Marion. Mrs M Rypestol and Lily Wettleson visited Henry Bigler’s home Sunday. One ad promises quick results for top repair at Lofsmuen’s Tire Shop. Mrs John Lehman’s condition after last week’s accident shows little change. her daughters Celia and Hila care for her. Elgin Ladies Study Club voted to send a member to the District Convention of Women’s Clubs at Decorah, with Mrs Lana Henderson chosen. other members may decide to attend Thursday.
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