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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1928

Page

3

Eighteenth Annual Dairy Cattle Congress At Waterloo

In Waterloo October 1 to 7, displays from the Bureau of Dairying US Department of Agriculture the state Department of Agriculture the National Dairy Council and county bureaus highlight the Dairy Cattle Congress. Demonstrations and plays supplement the exhibits as Dr J W Dickman new head of Uppertowa University is warmly welcomed and outlines plans for the school. Dr Dickman succeeds Dr J P Van Horn who resigned after a dispute with students over merger with Corneil.

Weeterloo Bureau of Dairying United States Department of Agriculture State Department of Agriculture National Dairy Council Faure Bureaus J. W. Dickman Uppertowa University Fayette Hugene Harvey Dickman Dickran J. P. van Horn Corneil

Delicious Southern Corn Dishes From Our Two Minute Talks

Miss Rubyn Chinn presents a National Dairy Council nutrition feature praising corn. It shares old time recipes for Southern corn pudding, corn fritters, and creamed corn au gratin with variations, tips, and simple steps to create flavorful, value-adding dishes.

Rubyn Chinn National Dairy Council

Local Social Visits Across Bay Section

Community members from BRAINARD and nearby towns noted numerous midweek calls and Sunday visits. Riley Grimes joined at Sarah Helms house. D H Craft and Dorothy hosted Arthur Craft in Myria. Ed Randall, Beverly Hovey, and Harley Helms families visited in Decorah and Waukegan relations.

Ed Randall D. H. Craft Dorothy Arthur Craft Myria E. Frisbie Frank Lyons Joe Harvert Cedar Rapids Martin Hovey Dave Rowland West Union Chas. Peters Joe Peters Henry Craft Geo. Annett Oelwein D. H

Briefly Told Think Not That Thy Wart and Thine Alone

A concise moral note expresses caution against pride and the belief that one’s own flaws are unique. It urges humility and self-reflection in everyday conduct, emphasizing shared human foibles and the value of modesty.

Profanity and its decline in youth conduct noted

A Sumner Gazette editorial criticizes widespread profanity among youths and links it to broader social issues including prohibition. The piece recalls past behavior and laments current indecorous language even around young women, suggesting a cultural decline over twenty years. It also includes an agricultural tip for pig nutrition using bone meal lime phosphate and salt mixtures.

A. Passerby Tower Seerenioe Sumner Gazette

Wise and Otherwise Humorous Observations From a City Column

A collection of brief, lightly humorous lines and quips on social habits, money, fashion, and politics. The jokes reference bald men, cowpaths, New Orleans surgeons, hats charged, and cross-cultural wit, with a closing note about farmers as a campaign relief focus.

Iowa dairy folk plan feed stocks for coming price rise

Early fall is a good time for dairymen to buy bran linseed oilmeal cottonseed oilmeal and gluten meal for the coming months of higher prices, according to dairy husbandrymen at Iowa State College after observing feed prices over several years.

Iowa State College

How Little We Know and the Truthful Exchange

A quoted remark contrasts the intelligent who seeks bits of information with the ignoramus who asserts certainty. It notes the tendency of loud voices to pretend vast knowledge while true experts remain quiet unless asked, highlighting humility in expertise.

Kennel Ad Promises Pets as Daily Reminders of You

An exchange ad extols a Persian kitten or a nice puppy as constant, hourly reminders of affection, contrasting fleeting candy or roses with the enduring bond of a pet. It pitches quick delivery or availability as a selling point, aiming to attract casual buyers seeking companionship.

Local residents visit relatives near Elgin and Strawberry Point

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Skarshote of Deep River visited H. Se Groth’s home east of Elgin on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Max Hunsberger and Mr. and Mrs. Hausgr attended a visit at Strawberry Point.

J. H. Skarshote Deepreh H. Se*Groth Elgin Max Hunsberger Mr.Pay Strawberry’ Point

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U. S. Department of Agriculture Citizens State Bank Orleana Kennel Aveey Department Ss Ae Sa Waterlooz Cers ‘i ATP Bier Fameny Firy i John Falb Elgin, Iowa
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