Death of Three Year Old Gordon Bauman
Mr and Mrs Walter Bauman mourn a three year old son Gordon who died Thursday night from pneumonia following influenza. Relatives and friends offer sympathy in their bereavement. Stoehr Co distributed calendars to business leaders earlier in the week and other firms are preparing souvenirs and calendars as gifts.
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Walter Bauman
Gordon
Roy Bakeman
Norma
Huron
South Dakota
Elias Benson
Fifth Liberty Loan outlook and district plans
A Seventh District official discusses the Fifth Liberty Loan campaign. He urges clear public understanding of financing victory bills and bringing troops home, proposes a five year high interest bond, and stresses continued volunteer effort. He notes the district’s strong past support and calls for oversubscription.
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Amerledin
Federal Reserve
Scime’, Org
France
Treasury Department
Federal District
United States
Europe
Flu Suggestions From City Health Dept Warn Outbreaks Thrive
The Chicago Health Department urges prevention of influenza and pneumonia, urging stay at home if sick, avoid visits to the ill, and avoid crowded indoor gatherings. It stresses clear air, moderate habits, and reliance on physicians. Officials warn the epidemic may last months or years and without panic, communities must act to prevent spread.
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Chicago
Habi
Hamilton
State Health Department
Train Service Restoration Letter to Elgin Townspeople
A 1918 Washington letter to A M Weibel responds to Elgin Iowa petition seeking restoration of morning and evening train and mail service abolished during the war. Directed to regional director Hale Holden in Chicago for consideration with a request for a definite reply.
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A. M. Weibel
W. G. McAdoo
Washington, D. C
Seey. & Mer. Weibel Flouring Mil Company
Elgin
Towa
Hale Holden
Chicago
Gray
Elgin Hotel offers 46 cent diner deal for locals
Daily value priced meals at the Elgin Hotel entice farmers and Elgin residents with a special 46 cent diner every day including Sundays, promoting affordable dining opportunities in the community.
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Elgin
Elgin Hotel
Death in Elgin Mary Reinhart is laid to rest after heart illness
Mrs Mary Reinhart died at home in Elgin on Christmas Eve after a brief illness. Born November 29 1878 in St Bern Switzerland she came to America with her parents twenty five years ago. She is survived by a sister and three brothers. Funeral at Apostolic church Friday with interment at nearby cemetery. War Savings Stamps notice and a medical update on Rudy Moser follow.
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Apostolic Church
Mary Reinhart
St. Bern
Switzerland
Fred Reinhart
Elkader
Clayton County
Earth
Reinhart
Emma Mackey
Fayette Fred Frieden
Jake Frieden
Gottfried Frieden
Elgin
Bister
A Holiday Wedding in Clermont and Elgin
Miss Luella Johnson and Mr. Oscar Baker were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Clermont on Friday afternoon December 20, 1918. Rev Hjortheim officiated, with a small gathering of relatives and close friends. The couple then hosted a wedding dinner at Gust Johnson’s home in Elgin, where Miss Johnson has lived since moving from the farm east of town. The Echo extends best wishes to the newlyweds and notes Baker’s quiet promise and the couple’s future plans remain to be announced.
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Luella Johson
Oscar Baker
Clermont
Hjortheim
Gust Johnson
Elgin
Baker
Echo
Do It Now Real Estate Pitch From Elgin Land Co
An Elgin real estate ad urges immediate action after the war, touts its sale methods, notes strong past sales, and invites talks on buying or selling property. Manager A M Weiber of Elgin Town A. M. Weiber is highlighted as the contact.
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Elgin Land Company
Elgin, Town
A. M. Weiber
River road gravel project discussed by local business men
Farmers will haul gravel on the river road south of town funded by a subscription raised by the Gehring boy. The money will pay shovelers while postwar adjustments and public notes loom. Mentions visitors from Gilmore City and Huron, a flu case, and a debate over whiskey price versus milk tax. Next Wednesday marks the new year with calls to clear old accounts and start fresh, while public documents face framing challenges and armistice demobilization debates.
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Dag
Gehring
License, Money Io Lost On Road Tags Debate
Advocates urge reform of automobile tag issuance as three-year plates persist and receipts lag. Citizens propose annual one-plate plus small yearly tags, while officials cite 2.9 million dollars collected but unaccounted cars. Proponents push directing auto funds to main road construction with county support aiding new segments. Cherokee Times.
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Boards of Supervisors
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Elgin Savings Bank
City Drug Store
Elgin, Iowa
W. J. Kohler
Iowa
Mise Hell
Nicklaus
T. J. Capper
Rudy Moser
Citizens’ State Bank
George Smith
Gilmore City
Mra Chames Pritz
Fritz Houme
Jesse
Tig
Australia
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Giftco
College of Commerce
Waters Yoo
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