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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
5
A fragmented passage compares wealth to misery, citing a Russian czar with immense income and vast empire. It then advertises a large stock farm for sale in North eastern Iowa, 345 acres with good buildings and timber, 20 acres tillable, price right, inquiries to box 80, Elgin Iowa.
A farmer counsels a newlywed to speed up farm work to beat the hard row. He cites average yields such as 34 bushels of corn and 50 bushels of oats, noting higher outputs from potatoes and cows can push profits and reduce toil. The message urges faster effort as the simplest path to relief.
Fayette county seeks to form an association to employ a county agent with support from the USDA and Iowa. The movement aims to boost farm land values through expert guidance on seed, stock, soil, and farming methods. A mass meeting in Fayette on February 5 invites all to contribute ideas and participate.
A fragmented report notes Mie Kigin Canning Co engaging in contracting for sweet corn acreage for the upcoming season. Details about locations and specific contracting terms are incomplete in the readable text.
Alice Gilbertson and Harold Kiple with Mini Schneider Miss Eaton absent due to illness. Two tardies in grammary room over six weeks. Semester exams set for Thursday and Friday. Wideawakes program hosted January 12. Hustlers to perform January 26. Elgin basketball beat Valder College 29 to 18. next game January 19 against Clermont. local crowd hoped for strong turnout.
The Elgin Savings Bank directors were elected at the annual meeting. Capital stock rose from 5000 to 30000 with a 15000 surplus. Gus Gunderson was named president, Samuel Mosby cashier, and Pred Hanson assistant chief. They planned to move into a new building soon.
Jane Anderson born December 8 1832 near Cote borg Sweden and January 15 1917 at Dillstad Elgin died aged 84. She lived in Gote burg before immigrating to Iowa in 1870, married near Volga, raised three children Carl August died in infancy Jennie and John Osborne survive. Funeral held at her home with Rev Wedel, interment in Elgin Cemetery.
St Pauls M E Church announces services Sunday January 21 from 10 a m to noon with a Sunday school at 11. The sermon titled One Horse Reasony will explain why attendance matters. Pastor Cleworth signs the notice.
An ad-style health note explains the bowels as the sewerage system of the body and warns constipation. It promotes Chamberlains Tablets as a mild purgative that aids digestion and urges purchase at Stoehrs Pharmacy.
Regular January teachers examinations will be held January 24 25 and 26 at the office of the county superintendent in Wes Union Candidates lacking six months experience or twelve weeks meal training will not be permitted to write Belle Thorpecker County Superintendent Fred Muhlenthaler returns to St Paul Minnesota after visiting his mother and relatives here Mrs Marchienthaler is very ill and does not improve rapidly Dr Welch was a Volga City visitor earlier this week
Advertisement encourages stomach relief with Chamberlain's Tablets. Claims many have regained health using the tablets, priced at 25 cents. Sold by Stosur's Pharmacy.
The Sunday School teachers of St Pauls church will meet with Miss Martha Efalverson tomorrow evening. The notice hints at a communal study or gathering led by the named organizer. The text emphasizes a local church event framed in a period voice.
The Ethical Dental Association met in Indianapolis to launch an educational campaign in paid newspaper space emphasizing the link between oral health and overall well being. A censorship board will ensure ads stay within educational purposes for professional standards.
Mrs Stella Becker Toby of Elgin invites prospective buyers to inspect a property described as a tory building adjacent to the post office. The notice requests interested parties to view the building.
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