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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1915

Page

5

Haugen Helps Stockmen in Foot and Mouth Debate

Washington, D. C., Feb 12 The Agriculture Department may order an end to slaughtering cattle with foot and mouth infection following Iowa legislature protests. Rep Haugen and Chairman Lover pressed Secretary Houston for action, while Dr Melvin suggested stricter quarantines and fewer killings. A foreign model with guarding to prevent yard access was proposed for consideration by the agriculture committee. Rep Angen aims to bring Iowa’s case to Secretary Houston next, seeking department help for Chicago yard issues and feeding and care charges. Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Iowa Chicago Anongressman Haugen Fourth Town House Lover Houston Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Angen Lowa Secretary of Agriculture Cedar Rapids

St Pauls Church Notes Promotes Sunday Service Attendance

St Pauls Church notes registration of a regular Sunday evening service on February 21 and lauds the youth for furnishing a program. It highlights welcoming attendees, active Sunday school teachers, parent cooperation, and plans for future quarters to support men’s and women’s Bible classes teachers’ training and organized elementary work.

The Newspapers Build Your Town in Charles City Intelligencer

A reflective piece urges readers to place notices in the local newspaper for obituaries weddings personal notices and business announcements arguing newspapers strengthen community and town identity through timely printed records and ads.

Charles City Intelligencer

Two-Headed Calf At Dr Bower’s Veterinary Hospital

A deceased two headed calf with a fully developed body is shown at Dr John Bowers veterinary hospital. The animal has two heads and wild legs, owned by Fred Frieden who mumblingly notes the dam is his. Dr Bower plans to dispose of it, calling it a curiosity from the local area.

John Bower

Lodges Protests Over War Zone and Trade Interference

America has lodged protests with Hagland and Germany over actions on the high seas and the British Isles war zone. Notes have passed without a definite understanding as powers seek to bar foodstuffs and contraband from enemies, risking great suffering to civilians. Judge Hobson reporter W W Comstock suffered a serious hotel lobby accident. his eye may be lost after a fall, he is in Dubuque under Dr Grasget care.

America Hagland Germany High Seas Americin British Isles England W. W. Comstock Judge Hobson Commercial Hotel West Union Judge Springer

German Baptist Church Protractive Meetings Move Weeklong Schedule

Protractive meetings held every evening except Saturday led by Rev. Stockmann of St Paul Minnesota who arrived Monday evening to conduct services. Sunday school at 9 45 a m with sermon by Rev Stuckmann at 11 a m and evening sermon. Next week meetings continue inviting attendance to lay up treasures for eternity.

Stockmann St. Paul, Mian Stuckmann

Deeds Slow in Early 1916 Says Recorder Simpson

Recorder George M. Simpson reports February 15 that land transfers and real estate mortgages are running at low winter levels, with March 1 approaching but little effect. The Argo Gazette notes the annual surge in deeds is slow to start this year.

George M. Simpson Argo-Gagette

Saw Lumber Gutting Marks Reported at Two Sites

Will Saw Lumber records two guttings by Sutter and Stith at two locations on the Joun Waly land below the livery stable and above Meluhr Gachsinger's place. Markings indicate the sites for the work and advise observers to contact Satter and Sanith if they see sawers at work.

Sutter & Stith Meluhr Gachsinger Satter & Sanith

For Sale and Miscellany Amid Mixed Text

An eccentric old notice offers items for sale and scattered health advice. It blends garbled sale terms with segments on sleep, liver health, colds, and general well being, mentioning naval warnings, worker deployment counts, and unrelated promotional phrases.

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Elgin Savings Bank Gus Gunderson Itn Sam's Mosby Y Ae Alsbad &Leepingwear Max C. S. Halstenson Haugen St Paul's Church Danan & Hanson German Baptist Church Will Navyire Hinself Yates Blome Nail Rick Citizens’ State Bank Barn Schori Pres. C F. Becker Cashier S. J. Greenley Towa the Elgin
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