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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
5
Wilson addresses farmers, workers, merchants, ship builders, and all citizens urging participation in the war effort. He calls farmers to boost production, middlemen to cut profits, railroad workers to maintain efficiency, and editors to circulate the appeal. He emphasizes shipbuilding, mining, manufacturing speed, garden cultivation, and reducing waste.
The fourth and last division of the Ladies Aid Society will host a supper at St Pauls Church next Tuesday evening May 1 from 5:30 until all are served. Tickets cost twenty five cents. Menu includes hot chili con carne soup wafers baked noodles with cheese and tomato dressing apple salad on shredded lettuce graham and white bread and butter sandwiches jelly coffee Sunkist lemon pie.
Eighth grade examinations will be held Thursday and Friday May 3 and at the office of the county superintendent at the courthouse in West Union beginning at 9 o'clock and at various high schools throughout the county. Candidates must be 13 by June 1, 1917 and have filed a preliminary with this office. Belle Thorpecker, Co Supt. Weibel Bros. did a big floor business Saturday and Monday at the Gem with a four reel Gold Seal feature, one good comedy, two shows, prices 10 and 20 cents. Ellen Hunsberger has recovered to return home from Iowa City after surgical operation and hopes for complete health. It has been rainy and cold this week, slowing farmers but not joy riders.
The piece notes that most major American conflicts began in April with the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, the Mexican War on April 24, 1846, Black Hawk War on April 21, 1831, Spanish-American War on April 21, 1898, and the Civil War on April 12, 1861. it cites exceptions, including the War of 1812 starting June 18, 1812, and the United States entry into World War I on April 4, 1917 during the current conflict with Germany.
The temporary County Farm Improvement association seeks seed corn seed potatoes and help requests for this spring. Residents may notify secretary C W Stevenson Fayette to place ads and help referrals. Inquiries about seed corn sources are also being received and names may be sent to O W Stevenson Fayette to access free temporary assistance before an agent is hired.
Robert E Earle was in Elgin Tuesday visiting H S Hadsel at Independence Kansas native. He has been named assistant radio inspector for the Chicago district by the federal government, a man well qualified and respected in wireless work. He led the local Kansas Gas and Electric Co high power station under government license until dismantling. End of the war will see reinstate of the wireless system and Earle’s return to former position.
Mayor A M Wetbel warns poultry owners to pen up fowls after March 15 under penalty of 3.00 dollars per day. Eddie Conne returned Saturday evening from a visit with relatives in Forest City.
A call for universal gardening to curb food hoarding and soaring prices. The piece argues millionaires cornered staple goods like butter eggs and wheat, driving costs up while supply remains abundant, urging authority action to curb speculation. It condemns private hoarding and links relief to market release and increased farming.
Editorial urges residents to clean streets, alleys, and back yards neglected areas. It argues towns reflect residents' pride and urges action to beautify surroundings, noting strangers may not see but locals live with decay and disorder.
The teaching faculty thanked Mr McCoy for a pleasant social evening with a three course dinner at Greenley Cafe. Janitor Mr Conner assisted, adding to the evening's success. Florence Baldwin enrolled in seventh grade this week. Miss Lyons visited family in Dunham Grove. a large flag was erected by North McGregor Boy Scouts on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River.
A Denison student borrowed a Cadillac from another student and, driving downtown at ten miles per hour, struck and killed a woman on a dark hill. The incident drew critical editorials about wealthy students and college education, while locals noted broader concerns as spring rains bring crops hope. Separate reports mention fires at Griswold depots and a telegram to Congressman Haugen urging wartime support, plus a May 4 minstrel show ahead.
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