Soldier's Letter From Grostowyres France 1919
J. H. Bower writes from Grostowyres France describing officers in his unit, a Salvation Army canteen, pay mistakes, and a spontaneous gift from soldiers who chipped in to repay an overpaid amount. He thanks Ethel and friends while noting his hope to return to the states. The letter highlights camaraderie and discipline among men in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shaffer
Bower
States
Grostowyres
France
Ethel
Helen
Camp Lee
Steel
Salvation Army
Sargeant
J. H. Bower
Vv. C
Byac. Sect. No
A. P.O
State Park Idea Near Postville Deliberated
The Iowa State Park association led by L H Pemmel of Ames reviews land north of Postville to establish a future state park. The site includes the old stone house from the 1850s and surrounding picnic grounds, praised for wildflowers, bluffs, springs, and beauty. If approved by residents and the state board, a $60,000 appropriation may follow. the land was bought by August Schultz from the Smith family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Iowa State Park Association
L. H. Pemme
Ames
Smith Famiy
August Schultz
Postvillw Herald
Who Wants Plants
Mrs Rosa Reed invites requests for vegetable plant starts by mid April to ensure timely orders. Those who omit orders should not expect plants. Aimed at outdoor flower plants for mas ter time church decoration and cut flowers or potted blooms if arranged in time. Heed requests to secure desired stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Reed
Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit at Elgin Opera House
Illyria home talent presents a patriotic 16 character play Mrs Tubbs Does Her Bit at the Elgin Opera House on Friday evening April 11. A 20 minute Illyria Orchestra concert precedes the play with interstitial music between acts. Proceeds to Tyrie church piano fund with admission 15 and 35 cents. Light rain observed yesterday and today.
Hermit of North Atlantic Island Eriskay’s Stark Solitude
Off Scotland’s southern coast Eriskay rises as a barren wind swept isle. Treacherous rocky shores terrorize sailors while Prince Charlie lore lingers in the inlet called the Prince’s Bay. Descendants of Jacobite refugees endure isolation and harvest small eggs despite the island’s stark hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Eriskay
Thesseh
Briskay
Atlantic
Prince Charlie
Four Sundays of Courtship in Dutch November Tradition
An exchange describes a Dutch matchmaking cycle in November with four Sundays titled Review, Decision, Purchase, and Possession. Villages see crowds at church on Review, suitors bow on Decision, seek parental approval on Purchase, then become grooms on Possession. November chosen as harvest work ends and festive gathering begins.
Barrel as Nove Mousetrap for Mice Control
An 8 L Bastin method from Popular Mechanics suggests using a tight barrel with a bottom hole as a mouse trap. Fill with nesting material grain and cover, place in an infested area for a week, then plug the hole and flood with water to drown the occupants. Empty, dry, and reset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. L. Bastin
Popular Mechanics
Martyr Defined Across Religious Beliefs and Uses
The term martyr has varied meanings, confined to those who die for religious convictions. The Holy Innocents stand as a notable example of voluntary martyrdom, while the word should not apply to someone who loses property. The primary dictionary sense is one who dies rather than forswear religion, with broader use for self sacrifice in a cause or wealth pursuit.
Roosevelt Knew Youth in Burroughs Portrait
John Burroughs portrays Theodore Roosevelt’s tender nature as he rushes from luncheon to wave a napkin at a schoolhouse crowd. He tells the children the president cannot disappoint them, noting the lasting impression on youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
John Burroughs
Theodore Roosevelt
Brown
Burroughs
United States
Education talk at Grace Church Harbors Hope for Schools
A Grace Methodist Church meeting featured Superintendent S W Johnson showing stark stats on American schooling. He cited 100000 teachers with at most an eighth grade education and 150000 serving two years or less, urging health, vocation training, and citizenship as the three focus areas for public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. W. Johnson
Our City Schools
America
Chicago
Sam
Free
Association
Europe
Fayette County Victory Girls Final Report
The Fayette county Victory Girls deliver a final report showing township pledges and payments for the war effort. Though all pledges are not yet paid, the group notes pride in the work done for the boys overseas and vows further efforts to bring them home safely, led by Katherine Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Oelwein
Weat Union
Auburn
Banks
Bethel and Eden
Center
Clermont
Dover
Pairfield
Premont
Myria and
Wadena
Jefferson
Oran
Pleasant Valley
Putnam
Smithfield
Scott
Union
Westfield
Windsor
Victory Girls
Fayette County
Katherine
Miller
Church Notes Sunday Services and Events
Morning service at ten, Sunday School at eleven, Junior League at three, Epworth League at seven, and Evening worship at eight. Community Program in basement on Saturday evening April 5 with social hour and refreshments. Units meet in chapel next Tuesday. Community Reading Room opening announcements Saturday. Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday evening with Mrs Mary Sharshoug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Berg
Ladiea’ Aid Society
Mary Sharshoug
Ownership Statement for Elgin Echo 1919 April 1
Ownership details for Elgin Echo newspaper dated April 1 1919 include editor P W Hughes managing editor J W Hughes business manager J W Hughes publisher P W Hughes owner F W Hughes all based in Elgin Iowa. Sworn affidavit filed April 3 1979 before notary L J Groth with commission expiry July 4 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Echo
Elgin
Iowa
P. W. Hughes
Lows
J. W. Hughes
Elgin Town
F. W. Hughes
L. J. Groth
Notary Publile
Commission
Prairie nurseryman resumes sales work for CG region
Frank Boyle of Elgin Iowa announces he will return to the road for Patten & Son Nursery Co. as soon as weather and road conditions permit. He plans full-time service across Fayette Clayton and Winneshiek counties, inviting customers to call or visit for spring orders. Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching are offered at 76 cents per 16 eggs by Mrs. Frank Hunsberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patten & Son Nursery Co
Charles City
Payette
Clayton
Winneshiek
Boyle
Elgin
Towa
Plymouth Rock
Frank Hunsberger
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J. W. Allen
Elkader
Allen
Mr. Allen
Falk
Buick
Titan
Monona
W. C. Harrington
W. J. Kohler
Schori Bros
H. S. Hadsel
M.D
Gepot
C. O. Fothergill
Hermit
North Atlantic
Fayette County Victory Girls
Nike
City Drug Store
Oo. W. Heiserman
West Union
Graduate Optometrist
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