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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1946
Page
1
The Elgin Echo entered as second class mail after September 1, 1691 at the post office at Elgin, Fayette County, Iowa, under the Act of March 3, 1852.
Miss Shirley Bauman daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Bauman Grand Junction Colorado became the bride of Richard O Button son of Mr and Mrs Hut ton of Herlong California in a candle light double ring ceremony at the First Baptist church Grand Junction Rev Owen Y Day officiating The bridal party included ma tron of honor Mrs Harry Barrett Jr bridesmaids Miss Shirley Meyer and Mrs Charles Johnson The groom was attended by Donald Bauman and ushers Harry Barrett Jr and John Retolaza A reception followed at the bride's home The couple will reside in Grand Junction after a short honeymoon Out of town guests from Elgin Vallejo Salt Lake City and Elwin attended
Winseed Imports notes the United States sources half or more of its linseed needs from Argentina, the world’s largest producer of c pro ducing flax.
A fragment notes steady bicycle sales in peacetime, driven largely by young customers. The text mentions growth in cork production in Cork, Ireland, and references a first cork harvest associated with Smith and a location described as Bl Awpinta, Ga.
Fred A Hannie died at Santa Fe hospital in Tempie Texas on August 18 1846 at age 77. Born in Bern Switzerland he emigrated with his family in 1881 and lived in Texas 50 years working as a Santa Fe Railroad engineer retiring at 67. Survived by his widow, daughter Mrs J C Crosby, granddaughter, and four sisters Mrs Elizabeth Zimmerman Mrs Frieda Thompson Mrs Minnie Jacquette and Mrs Lydia Wells.
The piece argues that daydreams provide a restful escape but can impede real progress for children and adolescents. It urges guidance to transform dreams into real achievements, noting examples of sports success and the negative effects of excessive fantasy when real effort falters.
Store Butter Farm families with a seasonal surplus of fresh butter would do well to conserve a home supply by placing the butter in a freezer locker. It can be frozen and kept in good condition for months. Wrap the butter in regular freezer locker paper to exclude moisture vapor and air, then freeze in the quick freeze like other frozen foods before storing in the freezer locker box.
High heat at the Dead Sea drives heavy evaporation creating blue white clouds over its waters. Most water loss is returned by the Jordan main stream into the Dead Sea, with mineral salts recovered forming a Palestine export. Russians opened Alaska mines marking early coal mining on Cock Inlet in 1854.
War Casters It furniture casters are waxed to prevent marks. A half teaspoon of celery seed substitutes for one quarter cup diced celery in a recipe.
Coal miners now use about 180 permissible explosive brands under a safety standard approved by the bureau of mines or the accepted testing agency. This marks a shift from World War I when black powder or dynamite dominated mine usage.
Grand Meadow residents report visits and gatherings at numerous homes. Mrs Selmer Holm attended a gathering at Andrew Reinhart’s. Quinton Olson and Oliver Larson returned from North Dakota. several couples visited birthdays and hosted friends at various homes across Kensett Mazon City and Cresco area. Sunday school teachers met at Cresco. Mrs Harry Helgerson traveled to Seattle via Eugene Galloway's home with Enoch Mark.
The text notes that calves not receiving colostrum or first milk, or lacking supplementary vitamins, usually fail to survive.
A brief survey shows railroads as a group cut accidental death rates but the overall casualty rate edged up during the year due to wartime pressures. Also noted are references to fresh cream product naming and historical notes on Big Ben broadcasts and madrigal forms.
Children ages 5 to 14 suffered the largest rise in traffic deaths, up 4 percent, as overall deaths for all ages climbed 17 percent from 1944. In the 5 to 14 group, 2,550 died and 135,900 were injured in motor vehicle accidents. Deaths accounted for about 9 percent of all-age fatalities and injuries about 13 percent.
Freezing fish requires quick dressing and drawing, immediate icing or refrigeration, and keeping it chilled until use. Delicate structure means rapid spoilage, so freeze hard and never thaw until ready to cook, then avoid thawing and refreezing.
An egg provides proteins comparable to meat and milk and supplies minerals such as phosphorous for red blood cells. It also delivers vitamins A and D and B vitamins including thiamine riboflavin and niacin when eaten.
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