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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1918

Page

7

Hawkeye Gasoline Delivery Promises Prompt Attn

Draying services pitched with reasonable charges by The Hawkeye Gasoline & Kerosene Agency. Delivery offered citywide by Miller & Grover from Mrs Julia Berger residence property sale to John F Berndt via Migin Land Company. Reminder of church event and advice to harvest sun exposed potatoes across Iowa.

Hawkeye Juiia Berger Digin John F. Berndt Migin| Land Company Paul’s Iowa

Food shipments to Allies top a billion value in 1918

News notes that the United States shipped 141,900,000 bushels of wheat and 844,000,000 pounds of meat to Allied nations in 1917 18, totaling about 1.4 billion dollars. Food conservation and voluntary measures by American households supported wartime goals amid shortages. Camp Funston selectees from the local area are all farmers, signaling farm exemptions nearing end. In Postville, 23 three year old steers sold for 200 dollars each, a record high for the market.

United States Hoover Wilson Food Administration Hood’ Administration Wigcal Fuacay Imacal Camp Funston Kansas aArgo-Gazette Ray Jacoblaving Postville F. Meier Jacobin Postville Herata

Hoover Reveals 1917 18 Wheat and Rye Exports to Allies

The report shows Allied shipments of breadstuffs totaling 144.9 million bushels in 1917 18 with wheat 131 million and rye 13.8 million. 1016 17 exports to Allies reached 187.4 million bushels, including 135.1 million of wheat and 2.8 million of rye.

Health survey of township children by doctors

Drs Hadsel Fothergill and Hutchinson examined about 120 children under seven. Most were normal, few undernourished, and remediable with proper guidance. Gratitude offered to doctors and nurses. government requests the work be done without pay.

Biby Hadsel, Fothergill Hutchinson

Soldiers Echo Address Update Request

The Elgin Echo lists soldiers and asks relatives or friends to report any address changes so corrections can be made. The paper’s aim is to ensure every copy reaches home news recipients, with last paid date and address data reflected.

Echo Elgin Echo

Red Cross Freni At Clermont City Park

Red Cross event at Clermont City Park on a Thursday in August 22 offers a full day of amusement sport and entertainment. Baseball at five o'clock, West Union on Clermont. merry go round speeches and music throughout the day. grand ball at night. All invited to support the Red Cross with no admission charge.

Clermont City Park West Union Clermont Red Cross

Anetta’s Quest to Do More This Year Than Before

Fragmentary text praises a man who aims to accomplish more this year, noting his frugality and patched pants as signs of thrift. The passage also mentions miscellaneous items for sale, including a jewel burner and goods from Ki Bros, with unclear context or attribution.

Fayette County Fair Promises Big Event and Low Prices

The Fayette County Fair is billed as a major regional spectacle with four days August 26 to 30 and three night shows. Management promises fireworks, a grand finale, and grounds improvements while keeping admission unchanged despite higher costs. Local notes cover community events, church services, and a band director transition amid a mix of local anecdotes.

Fayette County Fair Martin

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