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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1917

Page

4

Cheery Valley Notes Join Local Gatherings

Community updates list residents hosting visitors, callers, and visits to and from neighbors at several homes including the Hansons Dennlers Christen and Nydegger families. Notable names include Jacob Reinhart, Ed Metzger, Charle Chapman, Iona Chapman, Margarite Dennler, and Tda Nydeggar.

Jacob Christen Adolph Burroden Martin Hanson Ellen Hanson Andy Yearons Louisa Christen Tom Hanson Elizabeth Grimm Hulda Meyer Celia Fred Nydegger Jacob Reinhart Eigin Bertha Margarite Dennler Chris Dennler Gottlieb Dennler Carrie Minnie Butikofer A. Butikofer Ed Metzger Little Gon Geo. Metzger Nydeggar Tda

Constipation and Indigestion Relief Reported

A Mattoon resident describes indigestion and constipation relief after using Chamberlain's Tablets. She noted night discomfort, heaviness, and fatigue before treatment, and reports feeling transformed since taking the remedy. Sold by Stoehr's Pharmacy. Also mentions American Scratch Grains for poultry from Wolbel Bros, Mill.

Robert Allison Mattoon Stoehr Wolbel Bros, Mill

School Notes From Clyde Smith Absence And Class Updates

Clyde Smith was absent due to illness last Monday. Seventh graders review history and geography. Some High School classes show spirit while Sam Sneider paused school for spring work. Miss Leech returned to resume primary work. Several teachers were elected for next year but no official announcements yet. After three weeks with smallpox, the Boleyn children returned last Monday. Eighth Grade met Monday evening to select colors flower and motto. Colors yellow and blue, flower yellow rose, motto Build for the Future. Class has ten members, six girls and four boys.

Clyde Smith Sam Sneider

Nature Cures The Doctor Takes The Fee

Old saying notes Nature cures while the doctor takes the fee but remedies can speed recovery. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs loosens mucus soothes the cough and aids Nature in restoring health. For sale by Stochr's Pharmacy.

Stochr

Adopted Sons Made Good Highlight Founders and Notables

A historical note asserts that many great men were adopted, listing Henry M. Stanley known as Rowland due to doorstep birth, and figures such as General William T. Sherman, Ex-President William H. Harrison, Ex-Governor Hooper, Ex-Governor John Burke, Evangelist Gypsy Smith, Senator Gallagher, Father Endeavor Clark, and Dr. L. B. Hutchinson among others as adopted or fostered.

Henry M. Stanley Rowland New Orleans J .Stanley William T. Sherman Ewing Ohio William H. Harrison Robert Morris Hooper Tennessee Dr. Hooper John Burke North Dakota Gypsy Smith Senator Gallagher New Miampshire Father Endeavor Clark Christian Endeavor Society

Illyria Notices and Local Visits in Elgin Area

The column lists sick Will Yearous, Elgin residents visiting friends, and several travelers and events. Ed Kohler returns from West Bend, Mary Wenger visits sister H M McMillan, and a new birth at the Yearous home. Local church notices promote services, a sermon on Sins That Are Seen, and a China lecture by Dr Freeman.

Will Yearous Lillian Patterson Elgin Rev, Roberts Ed Kohler West Bend Mary Wenger H. M. McMillan Jake Yearouson Lou Lena Wenger S D. Rothlisberger Ralph Beighert Volga Pauline Fisher Rock Rapids Paul Albright Elgin Creamery Will Schmidt Wadena Clifton Ladies’ Cemetery Association Foxwell Will Illyria Pearson Young St. Paul’s

Kill Flies And Save Lives Health Bulletin

Forest Welch travels to Waterloo Tuesday as observers note reasons to expect more fires this season. The bulletin urges cleaning premises and neighbors to remove flies and pests, warning that killing one fly now could reduce future pest explosions. Flies thrive where filth remains, and their diet is repellent.

For Sale Good Rooms Residence on Pleasant Street

For sale good room residence on Pleasant Street with cement cellar furnace and well Lots 50 and 100 feet owned by Mrs. Mary Bennett Inquiries through Elgin Land Company Also notes: various local social and business items including war meeting planned with Brig Gen H A Allen, court term upcoming and local market prices from Mrs Hoth sale with cows and crops.

Good Pleasant Street Mary Bennett Elgin Land Company L. W. Little Wadena Frant. Greenley West Union Schori Hare Ben Sehneider T. B. Jones B. G. Miller W. S Rothisberger Yria

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