Wealth by sighing and coal price fears
A column notes wealth is not just money and warns of rising coal prices amid a coal famine caused by large car shipments and government unloads. It contrasts frugal living with wealth, mentions Mrs. Halverson visiting Clermont, the Swiss president’s salary, U.S. 1916 aircraft exports, and Americans sending over fifty million dollars to Europe for jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halverson
Clermont
Stanton
Switzerland
Australia
South Africa
Argentina
Europe
Elgin Postoffice Notices and Local News Briefs
In Elgin the postoffice lists class ads with rates and a note on monthly billing. The issue includes town gossip with names like Dr. Bower, Mrs. Martin, Harriet Bakeman, Henry Olsen, Hazel Barnhart, and others. Weather notes describe record cold and snow disruptions affecting Rock Island trains and mail delivery. Local events cover dances, church work, a lumber association election, real estate, and a show and lecture schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh . Bower
Rénnky
Martin T
Margaret Riley
West Union
Harriet Bakeman
Henry T. Olsen
East of Town
Hazel Barnhart
Castolin
H. S. Steele
Alfred Bauder
Cedar Rapids
F. G. Spahr
Oelwe
Irve Henderhott
W. H. Pollock
Velga City
Minnesota
Cleers
Abby
Chas, Webster
Waucoma
Northwestern Lumbermens' Association
Minneapolis
C. H. Moyer
The
Iowan
Oelwein
Stanley J. Mead
West Farm
High and
Lownship
Inggui
J. Cook
Miller
Carpenter
Opera House
H. S. Houg
St Ansgar
John H. Groth
George White
Waseca
Minn
Scrambling for Life and Local Sightings In News
In these days of a scramble for life the girl who can pare potatoes economically is the one to smile upon. Neutrals’ advice irritates belligerents in Europe. A fine for intoxication may not cure but slows the habit. Illinois Highway Commission orders removal of ugly advertising signs from state aid roads. Snow promises sleighing though the weather is cold. Seed corn must be tested again. Moses Lamont of northeast Brkinton reports poultry revenue of 727.68 during 186. Returns from poultry farming require work but offer money for a diligent producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Clarion Swill
New Hampton
John Schrampfer
Peter Broell
Cox Creek Township
Volga City
T. R
T. N. Carothers
John Cowper
John
Iowa
Marshalltown
Annex
Silas
Europe
Illinois Highway Commission
Moses Lamont
Brkinton
Hopkinton Lo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fairbanks Morse
Fuller & Johnson
John Lawson
Cc. J. Harrington
J. A. Boleyn
Elgin, Iowa
C Pictures
Donald Brien
Elsie Janis
Marguerite Clark
the Goose
Elgin Echo
Elgin
North Eastern
Thoreday
Nooon
W. Hughes
Toenl
Sre
Rock Island
Chicago
Bowen & Greenley
Zephyr
Max Thoma
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!