Unclear travel notice from Elgin patients timing
Fragmentary message indicates patients from Elgin can phone or drop a card to save time. Options include returning on the noon, afternoon, or evening train.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
7
Town Notes and News From Elgin and Surroundings
A整理 of town activity includes attendances at Clermont dances, Easter visits, piano trade chatter, and incoming residents like L. Jay Beacham. Local travel via car, weather notes, War Savings Stamps push, and a Rock Island wreck delay. Church programs, Easter services, and a tragic drowning near San Magill are reported alongside obituaries of Mrs. S. R. Graham and notes on local governance and coal shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Aardenete
Chris “Pummnaendth
New Overland
H. T Knudtner
Clermont
Louis’ “Stoehr
E.G. Stoehr
Gus. Stoehr
Kennington
Charles Neuegswander
Castalia
TE. McCoy
Frank Capper
Bertha Mealey
Weat Union
High Conner
Rochester
Capper
Cedar Rapids
Federal Grand Jury
Rock Island
Here
West Union
Elgin Concert Band
Opera House
M. E. Sunday School
Baptist Church
White
Herman Fehlhater
John Seidel
Garnaville
Orvil
Harry Bass
Clayton
Harry
Fred Seider
Mississippi River
San Magill
Atx
Herman Fehrhofer
Henry
Fred Seidel
R.graham
Wigin
Seaview
Washington
Miraco
Graham
West
Our Town
Bria Wna
Portland
Oregon
Phil G. Stout
Elgin
Council Proceedings in Elgin April 1918
Regular session discusses street labor payments salaries and stamps. Oath of office given to new councilors Hans Grether C J Barrington J J Phillips and Ernest Schori. Board of Equalization formed to adjust 1913 assessments meeting April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Rolleal
Welbél
W Groth
Welber
Grether
Harrington
Phillipa
Schori
Ernest Schori
Max Thoma
L.J. Groth
Hans E. Grether
C. J. Barrington
J. J. Phillips
Ernest Sehori
Weihel
Phillps
Chas
Feller
Aia
L. J. Groth
Weibel
Board of Equalization
Liberty Loan Sunday Urges Faithful Christian Support
Nationwide Liberty Loan Sunday set for April 7 calls pastors to urge congregations to back the third Liberty Loan drive. Clergy should frame giving as patriotic duty and defend democracy and religious freedom against autocracy, urging support for the soldiers in the field.
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America
Elgin Echoes Business Details April 1 1918
Management and ownership details for Elgin Echoes Elgin Iowa including editor positions and names J W Hughes and F W Hughes. Sworn statement filed April 3 1918 with notary J Groth listing bondholders mortgages and security holders owning 1 percent or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Elgin
Whooping Cough Remedy Promoted by Stoehr’s Drug Co
A brief notice touts Giva Chamberlain's cough remedy as effective for easing the cough and helping expectoration. Distributed by Stoehr's Drug Co, the ad emphasizes easier breathing and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoehr’a Drug Co
Franc de Sart Writes Dear Friend Hughes
Franc de Sart reports a delayed Boho of March 7th due to weather, notes crops recovering after a dry winter, and mentions barley oats and hay prices. He celebrates his sixty first birthday with post cards and a neighbor gathering. He lists local farm activity in Sonoma, Florence's husband in 2B draft class, and sends regards to Elgin friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Morance
Florence
Sonoma
France
Navy Seeks Young Men For Training And Enlistment
The Navy Recruiting campaign offers paths for ages 18 to 25 with two years of high school, pay of 35.90 monthly while under instruction, and immediate transfer to Great Lakes on enlistment day. Roles include Seamen, 2nd Class in reserves, Apprentice Seamen and Firemen, plus skilled trades such as carpentry, machinist, copper smiths, and more. Benefits include clothing, board, room, medical care, and war-time insurance. apply at Iowa recruiting stations in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Burlington, Davenport, West Dodge, Waterloo, Mason City, or Red Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Corps of the Navy
Great “Lakes
Aviation Corps
Navy
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
George B. Ketterer
USNRE
Volunteers Bound for Wisconsin Training on April 9
Fayette county lists volunteers under call No 116 sent to University of Wisconsin for special training on April 9. Names include Paul A Mealey Harvey A Tutehle J Hazlett Leo L Foley J W Sadler W J Wood and many others with order numbers and several towns such as Oelwein Fayette Sumner and Arlington. An undertakers firm in Freeport Illinois added a new funeral cart to their equipment, delivered by Pred Muohiethaler and Otto Kreuger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
University of Wisconsin
Paul A. Mealey
Oelwein
L. H. Stanford
Qulwain
J. H. Reasler
Fayette
Charles L. Pfeiffer
Harvey A
Tutehle
K. Sterns
Oelwein Co
J. Hazlett
Leo L. Foley
Ratherville
Cheater Shippy
Elves C. Young
Robert Manger
Weat Union
J. H. Brown
Oelwein L. L
Sheffield
Manilla
Rondalia
Ireiburgfinus & Co
Freeport
Imnois
Muohiethaler
Jto Kreuger
Be You Sleep Well Health Ad Promotes Sleep Aid
An ad touts Chamberlain's Weblets to relieve wakefulness caused by indigestion and constipation, promising a clearer head and better function. It also urges purchasing Liberty Bonds to support soldiers and the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Stachi’x Drox Co
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O. W. Heiserman
Graduate Optometrist
Wreders
L. G. Lehman
Eclipse
J. L. Harrington
Elgin, Iowa
H. S. Hadsel, M.D
O. Fothergill, M. D
Near
Conigisky Optometrist Eye
Heaminaon
Phono
Council Proceedings
Liberty Loan
Franc DE Sart
Solicina
Kalit
Avril
Wet Pene
F. C. Gordon
Arlington
John W. Sadler
Juneaville
Frank W. Welrath
DeMarion Fonnell
Weat U
Gregg Perry
W. J. Wood
Sumner
At-City Drug Store
Griswold Medical, Co
Des Moinés
Iowa
Griswolds
City Drug Store
Kelloon
Belones Irchitect
New York
Aber Af Haasler
Anvil of Bitch Meists
Heeqgisier Hitchen
Hoosier
iMehen
C. L. Freiburghaus & Co
Guy Boys
Schori Bros
Towa
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