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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
5
A town considers replacing the old flag worn by time and weather. Citizens are urged to donate funds for a new flag and flagpole via subscriptions, with donors named on a public list. The call encourages pride and a quick start to the fundraising.
The Justices' Bible used since 1800 to administer oaths and pledges of allegiance. Real estate ads urge listing farms and property, tout sales prowess postwar boom. Elgin Land Company promotes property deals. Rock Island officials critique local passenger service, expecting prewar schedules to return, school closes due to influenza and low attendance amid blue days.
A period of widespread influenza in Elgin shows signs of relief as new cases fall. Several residents previously ill, including R. W. Muchtendhaler, Will Frederick, John Gruver, and others, have recovered and returned to activity. Officials hope the wave has passed with only eight new cases reported in the last three days.
Abridged hometown obituary notes infant son of Mr and Mrs George Frederick born August 2 1918 died December 10 1918 at home south of town with funeral at Anastolle church and burial at local cemetery. The community bids farewell as schoolchildren sang at home and grave. Card of thanks from grieving parents expresses gratitude for flowers and support.
In fine weather for the season Chas Capper is due home for the holidays while Charlie, one of Uncle Sam's wireless students, is pursuing a course at Harvard.
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