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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1919
Page
5
A column notes marital wryness from Mrs. Sage, flu disrupts Eastern Stars supper, Walter Dummermuth ill in bed, Mrs. Mel Kohler undergoes appendectomy with a smooth recovery, and Mrs. Fred Kohler staying by her side. Gunderson Anderson and Rietz sales draw strong prices as Berg auctions attract a crowded room.
John Meyer of near Watens died February 6 after illness that also claimed his brother Albert and their wives. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Apostolic church with Rev. Grimm officiating. Survived by left behind wife Ida Baumgartner, son Harold Kenneth, and many relatives. The Meyers ran a large farm near Wadena. Three from one home died in quick succession, with the widow improving in time.
ADOLPH AMUNDSON offers 200 acres about five miles southwest of Elgin seeking trades for a farm in Norwegian settlement. HAUGSTED FARM 325 acres near Waukon features open plow land and fair improvements with two silos and trade appeal. A DANDY LITTLE FARM 45 acres fourteen miles west of Elgin on the Elgin to West Union road, well improved and priced to sell quickly with liberal terms.
ABE BANCOLN declares that no man should govern another without consent and that self rule is essential. He argues that a government cannot endure half slave and half free, praises public sentiment, and states his paramount aim is to save the Union while resisting both slavery and its destruction.
A Western Review summary notes the US president earns 75,000 dollars annually with 25,000 for travel and housing, while foreign rulers receive far larger sums such as Britain 3,108,000 plus 65,000 more, Germany grants 850,000, and France 240,000, underscoring the presidency as the lowest pay among rulers.
A wartime reminiscence by Walt Magon on donning humble garments when flags were scorned for quality wear. He recalls sergeants and patriots, the armistice relief, and the joy of reclaiming decent clothes and a normal appearance after conflict.
A letter from Siberia dated January 1 describes American Red Cross sweaters knitted by women in the Midwest being sent along the Trans Siberian line to engineers and trainmen in hard winter. The note thanks contributors, notes distribution by railway workers, and mentions sweaters also going to American soldiers and sailors in Siberia.
All those indebted to the firm of R W Moser and Son are asked to call at Citizens State Bank to settle. Those with accounts at the firm should bring them to the bank for adjustment. Mrs R W Moser and Son observed on the walks this morning.
A form letter from Captain Harry K. Leedham U.S. Army to Mr and Mrs Chris Dummermuth of Ilgin Iowa explains that their son will soon be discharged and return home. It notes his improved qualities from service, government support for travel and pay, option to wear the uniform for three months, and maintained low-rate life insurance to aid civil life.
Postville resident Carl Althouse underwent an appendicitis operation on Saturday. Leo Schulte of Garnaville had an appendicitis operation on Tuesday. Mrs Cora Lang of Greely was admitted for abdominal mestion on Wednesday. Dr John R. Mott visited Postville Hospital, a place tied to his boyhood. Tonsil and adenoids removal occurred Tuesday for several local youths including Misa May Manton, Lansing. Maris Hagensick, Farmersburg. Berthe Willman. Mrs Lakue Webster, Postville. W H Neubacher, Woodrow Wilson Papper. Elmer Tapper. Willard Tapper. Mrs Roy Tapper. Mrs John Tapper of Monona. The text also notes a wartime democratic message urging continued duty and intellect.
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