Two Years Since War Declared and Local Market Change
It marks two years since the United States declared war on Germany with many sacrifices noted from American families. The article reflects on casualties and the ongoing hope for peace amid turmoil. It also notes a business change at the City Meat Market as John Falb retires and his son H. W. Falb takes ownership, inviting patrons to continue their patronage, and mentions a forthcoming flour and feed carload from Weibe Milling Co.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
John Falb
H. W. Falb
Weibe
Mili Co
Baumgartner Becomes Cashier At Citizens State Bank
Tuesday Baumgartner resumed duties as cashier at the Citizens State Bank, replacing L J Groth who resigns to move to Seattle to pursue business. Groth, popular and competent, will depart with his family after the school year ends. Ben Baumgartner, formerly assistant cashier and U S service clerk, brings banking experience to his new role.
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Benjamin Baumgartner
Citizens’ State Bank
L. J. Groth
Seattle
Washington
Baumgartner
Groth
U. S
Ben
J. J. Groth
Citizens State Bank
Mgin
Thanks to ICCF friends after loss of husband and father
Carl OF Thanks notes express gratitude to friends and members of the I. C. C. F. for kindness during illness and death. Special thanks for floral offerings and use of cars from Mrs. J. F. Schricker and Hulda.
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J. F. Schricker
Hulda
Mrs White of Davenport Seeks Echo Copy Update
Mrs. George White writes from Davenport that she and her husband are well and miss their sons in service. They hope to be released and return home this month. Mr. and Mrs. White send regards to Elgin friends. Gus Gunderson entertained guests from Clermont on Sunday.
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George White
Davenport
the Echo
Gus Gunderson
Clermont
Benson-Capper Wedding and Bailey Obituary
Benson and Boies Capper wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Wedel officiating. The couple left for a Minneapolis St Paul vacation and will set up home in Bigin. Obituary: Earnest Carl Bailey, born 1879 in Nebraska, died 1919 in California, survived by wife Lois and four children, with funeral in Elgin.
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August Benson
Mr. Capper
T. J. Capper
T. J
Canper
Bigin
Capper
Tofield Hack
Harnest Carl Bailey
Clearwater
Nebraska
Brawley
California
Lois Blanche Vetraus
Lois Blanche
James Forest
Earnest Jacob
Minerva Rebecca
Rosa
Mystic
Iowa
Eva J. Griffith
Bremerton
Washington
Florence Bailey Phillips
Wheatland
Wyoming
Jason Welcome Bailey
Elkader
Wilber A. Bailey
Volga
M. B. Church
Elgin
Triyra
J. 5. Moore
Myrla
Soldier's letter from Grosronyres France 1919
A World War I era note from Grosronyres France dated March 10 1019 expresses gratitude for Elgin Red Cross papers and delays in receiving mail. The piece mentions citizen visits from Nun da South Dakota and a local home talent blog event with ticket sales, plus a report of Albert Schori being ill.
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Grosronyres
France
Elgin Red Cross
Elgin
Resolutions of Respect for Jacob Schricker
Resolutions note the death of Jacob Schricker a brother of Elgin Lodge No 280 I C I O F. The lodge will drape its charter in mourning for thirty days and extend sincere condolences to the deceased’s relatives for their loss.
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Jacob Schricker
Iternal City
Elgin
An Oll fashioned Mother
A Berkeley mother objects to her daughter's marriage to the state governor citing the governor's daughters aged eighteen and the governor's marital history. She argues the record is not suitable, despite potential wealth and social standing.
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Berkeley
Calif
Corn For Sale By Welbel And Thoma
2000 bushels of good hard yellow corn offered for sale call at the mill or store for Welbel and Thoma inquiry contact details not provided in text.
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Welbel & Thoma
Town praised as model during distant chautauqua tour
BE Halver son relays remarks from Spring Valley Minnesota where a visiting speaker praised Bigin Iowa as a model town with beautiful homes tidy lawns up to date business and oiled streets. A Wohtheter note from White South Dakota praises the city of the dead and asks for Beha copies. A. M. Weibel made a business visit to Waterton on Monday.
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Charles L. Wohtheter
White
South Dakota
City of
Oie
Postville Hospital News Adds New Addition This Week
Work on the Postville Hospital addition is rushed while current quarters remain adequate for those seeking relief. The past week saw operations and treatments for several residents including Mrs. Joe Payer Ossian diabetic care Louis Amundsen Gunder gangrenous appendix Chas Schmidt Garnaville back injury from a fallen tree P C G Saboe West Union tumor removal Mrs Rudolph Johnke Ossian appendicitis Mrs Ambrose Holder Ossian diabetic treatment Wm Sutter Elgin appendicitis Mrs John Swenson Frankville appendicitis Frieda Koopman Postville appendicitis Mrs Fred Gorleman Ossian appendicitis and gall stones Arthur Henkes Warmersburg Ole Loftsgaard Gunder ruptured appendix.
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Postville Hospital
Joe Payer
Ossian
Louis Amundsen
Gunder
Chas. Schmidt
Garnaville
Fred Gorleman
Arthur Henkes
Warmersburg
Ole Loftsgaard
Income Tax Lourdes May 1 Deadline Extended
Taxpayers who have not filed returns may still escape penalties if they file by May 1 and pay tax, with an affidavit explaining the failure. The commissioner notes many taxpayers missed March 15 for various reasons and will be excused from penalties upon timely return. If May 1 passes, penalties will be imposed and actions begun. Fifty-three tax officers are assigned statewide. locals can learn officer whereabouts from banks or newspapers.
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Internal Revenue
Town
New Time Table Sets Out Train Schedules After Apr 7
The new time table takes effect Monday April 7 with updated station train times. It lists routes for SOUTH and NORTH destinations including freight and passenger departures and arrivals, noting 10:00 a.m. freight and 2:00 p.m. passenger slots and late evening shows at the Opera House. The Home Talent Play is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Opera House.
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Wyria
Opera House
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Towa
Carl
John J. Bower
Pierce Moxer
Nunda
Rudy Moser
Ilyria
Albert Schori
A. M. Weibel
Waterton
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