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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

8

Taos Taos Pueblo San Geronimo Festival Exultant Dances

The Taos Taos Pueblo hosts the San Geronimo Day festival drawing spectators from across the United States and nearby pueblos. Highlights include the 80 foot harvest pole, sunrise and sun dances, sacred rites, a grand Mexican hosted ball, and a twilight clown procession. Artists gather in Taos, famed for native culture, with notable names and historic residents linked to the town.

New Mexico Arizona Colorado Old Sante Se Pueblo San Geronimo de Taos Pueblos Santa Fe Taos, Junction Hernando de Alvarado Coronada San United States San Vernandes de Taos Pueblo Plaza San Yernandez San Geronimo Omy Ita Europe Asia Africa Taos Alimes America Joseph Henry Sharp Bert G. Phillips Ralph Meyers Irving Couse W. Herbert Dunton New York

Helping the Doctor Feat of 105 Degree Patient

A Sirenlike cry from a volunteer aid worker describes a fever case with a patient at 105 degrees. The narrator pleads for guidance while the doctor grows nervous at higher temperatures, highlighting the urgent medical tension.

Sydney Bulletin

Blubdub Refuses Petition to End War

The source reflects a dispute over war cessation with Blubdub declining to urgo a petition. It notes he previously headed a petition last month that reportedly led to the war ending, leaving him miffed.

Fortunes In Stampa Famous stamp collectors of the United States

Notable collectors include George H. Worthington of Cleveland with stamps valued above 1,000,000, Henry J. Dunveen, Ernest R. Acker, Charley Lathrop Pack of Lakewood NJ, and J. Morgenthau. The list spans industry leaders, officers, and politicians with holdings around 600,000 to 1,000,000. A stray line questions a play title misnomer.

United States George H. Worthington Cleveland Henry J. Dunveen Art Jenler Ernest R. Acker New Jersey Charley Lathrop Pack Lakewood N. J American Conservation Association Joseph T. Lozier Theodora Steinway Henry C. Gibson Philadelphia Henry Bil Brimilholz Plattsburg J. H. Towns Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company Bridgeport Charles ©. Batfield Boston Massachusetta Republican Astate Committee J. C. Morgenthau Turkey

Futurist art sparks sharp, old time quarrel

A harsh exchange skewers modern art and futurist ideas. One speaker mocks “that stuff” as unworthy art while another concedes critics see fault but argues the controversy over style remains unresolved.

No Need Dear Man in Room With Blg in Pockets

A terse exchange hints at secretive tension as a man’s presence leads to whispered concern. Two speakers argue over possession and order, suggesting an immediate, if opaque, conflict within a private setting.

Quality Not Quantity in Brook Trout Fishing

The article argues that the spread of automobiles increases anglers accessing secluded streams. A day’s joy comes from skill and satisfaction, not large catches. It notes near-home streams offer frequent but modest wins and emphasizes the true angler values the sport over volume. A humorous interlude about a Jones baby and city doctors.

After a Stormy Session

Dolan questions Nafferty on parliamentary law noting that the law would need rewriting to stop one gentleman from throwing a brickbat when another raises a point of order.

Nafferty Mr. Dolan

Monday in a fine day for motor ing

Fragmentary line hints at a motor event or activity paced by days of the week. The text suggests emphasis on Monday as favorable for motor work or travel, with unclear references to Sunday speed and a misprinted or garbled explanation. Entities and clear facts are minimal due to the damaged OCR.

Making Cement Piers from Galvanized Iron Cone Molds

Instructions describe molding cement piers with a galvanized iron cone mold set in a excavation to form durable foundations for granaries and buildings. The process covers two methods: a dryish cement mix that sets in the mold and can be removed by twisting, and a wetter mix for different shaping of long gate posts and porch columns.

Egg Loss in Missouri Costs 2,500,000 Warned

H L Kempster of the Missouri College of Agriculture reports that up to half the eggs laid in the Midwest in summer are a total loss, amounting to 2.5 million dollars in Missouri alone. He advises cooler storage below 70 degrees, daily gathering, and prompt cooling in a clean cellar or springhouse to prevent spoilage and germ growth.

H. L. Kempster Missouri College of Agriculture Middle West State of Missouri Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station Aimiar

Food for asparagus plants at Penn State found uneconomical

Experiments at Pennsylvania State College indicate that placing excessive bone meal in asparagus trenches is not profitable. Annual applications of the plant food are preferable for best results and growth.

Pennsylvania State College

Corn and Buckwheat Field Feed Advice

Farmers warned to avoid corn and buckwheat as feed due to heating effects. Buckwheat should be eliminated from autumn rations while corn should be limited to balance with wheat and oats. Emphasis placed on letting livestock consume abundant green fodder.

Look After Butter Market Cited Health Of Herd

The article argues a five cent per pound drop in butterfat reduces herd value by the annual loss of a good cow. With an average herd size, emphasis is placed on proper herd cure and management to protect the market and overall farm profitability.

Coronado

Wormwood Ragweed Pest Threats Crops and Hay

Wormwood ragweed named Ambrosia artemisfolia is a double pest damaging cultivated crops and causing a large share of hay fever. Common in middle and northern states, it overruns fields in late summer and early fall and should be fought from now on to prevent seeding.

Silo Necessity on Farm in Corn Harvesting

The article asserts silos are essential on dairy and diversified farms for ensilage. It states silage increases beef and dairy feed value, yields more cattle feed per acre, and extends seasonal feeding, enabling cheaper, steadier milk and butter production.

Floored Swine Pen Fits 8 by 16 Feet

A large hog pen with partitions provides space for sleeping and feeding. A floored half ensures a dry bed, with the whole pen measuring eight by sixteen feet for versatile arrangement.

Section-Floored Pen Construction Details

A section of the pen measures eight feet by eight feet and sits on cleats. Built with strong materials, typically two by four studs, the framework forms a sturdy floor for the enclosure.

Making the Most of Sheep in Good Pasture Care

The article stresses diligent sheep care to maximize profit, noting summer condition affects fall feeding and winter breeding stock. Green pastures will aid feeding, with green corn and possibly sorghum in fall. Regardless of feed, provide clean water.

Cut Poor Cows From Herd Highlighting Farm Profits

A farmer argues for culling unproductive cows to improve herd profitability. The writer condemns feeding and caring for nonpaying cows and urges removing underperformers to reduce wasted feed and labor costs and boost returns.

Lydia Pinkham remedy praised for menstrual relief

Taunton Massachusetts woman recounts relief from monthly pains after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and urges others to seek help from the product. The item notes widespread silence among girls and promotes confidential advice from the Lydia Pinkham company. It also mentions Ellen Terry’s wartime recital and a Chelsea schoolgirl’s timely interjection during the performance.

Taunton Mass Erre—Eeren Lydia Pinkham Tam Clanton Morin Russell Streat Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkham

Appropriate Features in a Hot Weather Show

A breezy assessment notes this is a hot weather show with apparent crowd appeal. The phrase suggests many fans are drawn by the spectacle and the comfort of a sunny setting, while critics hint at a gimmicky approach to entertain.

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