Elgin Echo Local Notice Summary
Evidence of a fragmented OCR shows a local newspaper item with scattered words and numbers. The readable parts reference a Thursday date and an amount about 360 dollars, but key details are missing.
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
Evidence of a fragmented OCR shows a local newspaper item with scattered words and numbers. The readable parts reference a Thursday date and an amount about 360 dollars, but key details are missing.
Local notices announce names of candidates for county offices and Republican primary, with election date June 3, 1918. The text also notes community items from Cannon City and West Union, including farm trades, livestock, and local business notices.
Denis outlines MoCo Elgin positions and superintendent candidate ideas highlighting classroom innovations and new methods. He praises band, athletic programs, and student benefit, stressing readiness and willingness to lead in life and success across endeavors.
A 1818 message from Director Blair calls towns to honor Liberty Loan subscribers with an Honor Flag and Blue Stars, promising permanent recording at the state capital for top performers. Also notes a major World War I battle in France with American and Allied troops countering German offensives and heavy casualties on both sides.
A historical ad touts Chamberlains Tablets to aid liver health and relieve biliousness, claiming quick relief from dullness after meals. The piece notes local drug availability at Stoehrs Drug Co and mentions community notices about trash dumping enforcement and a Masonic degree event at Duncan Cafe. It also references local workers and a civic effort to set up trees at two sites, John Falk garage and Het Radtagn.
The funeral for a former Elgin resident was held at The Stout cottage in Seaview. Reverend J Thos Cowley of the Methodist church conducted the service. Remains were laid to rest in Tiwaco Cemetery. C G Graham, son of the deceased, and grandson Leslie Graham with his Portland-bound wife attended the funeral. The obituary appeared in The Trace Tribune of March 20.
Examinations this week for the senior class. Senior class entertained at Glen Sehori home Tuesday evening. Theodore Reuse proves a man beyond the gym. Red Cross fund short. senior class struggling to raise funds. Sophomore colors marched to bank with Mr Mosby for remarks. Seniors moonlight picnic at Cooley Springs Friday with Miss Meek as chaperon. Freshmen social at Methodist basement with Mr and Mrs McCoy. Juniors and Mr Hodson enjoyed a weiner roast at Cooley Springs.
The Food Administration announces April as a month with meatless days removed temporarily to conserve food while urging continued bread restraint. Farmers are urged to market wheat residues by May 16, and the notice emphasizes overall food conservation amid heightened need. Local figures cited include AM, Wainer, Rusty Go, Mrs. Blow, and Mrs. C. Li Shaffer visiting Mrs. Crow’s home near West Union.
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