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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
2
Miss Clara Strauch travels to Judson Conner district to teach school for nine weeks after buying bundles of clean newspapers for six cents at the office.
The Elgin Echo promotes local classifieds and printing services. It notes display and local ads run consecutively until ordered to stop. Subscriptions are $1.50 per year or 50 cents per month in advance.
The Ladies' Aid Society held a grand dedication banquet in the new St. Paul’s church dining room with pink and white decor. One hundred five seated, twenty-five more served. tickets were $1.00. Rev. Graham acted as toastmaster as speeches and performances followed, including readings and a high school quartet. Several local residents returned home for the event and others joined in the week’s dedication actions.
In Pleasant Valley township the first state presidential primary drew scant votes. Republicans backed Cummings 26, Roosevelt 6, Root 4, with Webster 19 for vice president. Democrats unanimously supported Wilson for president with 29 votes, Major receiving 26 for vice president. remaining offices echoed party lines and listed district and county delegates for each party.
Sunny Dale District No 4 in Marion township held its annual commencement with music, essays, orations, and a short play. Graduates Selvin Houg Sven Blockhous Elizabeth Houg Eleanor Schneider and Henry Mark adopted the motto Dare to be True. Measles hindered some numbers and a home talent play is planned for this week.
A Memphis pharmacist urges a public health reminder that much sickness stems from constipation. He promotes Rexall Orderlies as the best laxative, noting their pleasant taste and suitability for men women and children, and mentions exclusive selling rights for Stoehr's Pharmacy.
County Attorney Frank Keisler and Miss Esther White were married Monday at the Blanchard home with Rev. I. L. Seager officiating. The couple, both well known in the area, left for a New York City trip and will settle in North Second Street upon return. Esther White, formerly of Elgin, Iowa, has many local friends. Keisler has served as county attorney since January 1915 and is regarded as a rising figure.
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