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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
5
It is learned that Alfred T Bauder of Cedar Rapids and Margaret Wood of Anamosa wed secretly on May 12. The groom, a former Elgin boy now a Cedar Rapids attorney, and the bride are described as accomplished, and they will reside in Cedar Rapids with many well wishers from Elgin and beyond.
Will Aid Wounded Soldiers and world famed Rochester surgeons Drs Williams and Charles H Mayo announce they will depart soon to work in French war hospitals. They offer to donate the 1 650 000 fund from the Mayo Foundation to the University of Minnesota, with Dr Charles H Mayo an officer in the medical reserve corps. The Mayos have funded a University of Minnesota base hospital and plan to remain in France for the war duration.
The draft will soon be enacted for army service and registered youths will learn if they are drafted. Registration card numbers do not determine exemptions. selected individuals will be notified by letter or card. About 675,000 men will be drawn after disability and exemption decisions. Fayette county expects ~360 men, ~175 must go. 2,543 signed in the county, roughly one in seven drawn. Lists must reach Washington by July 16. delays possible for Chicago districts. Fayette county board members named are R. O. Woodward, Fred A. Hoyt, and Dr. J. F. Cole.
The federal dry law takes effect July 1 making it unlawful to bring order purchase or transport intoxicating liquor into Iowa and other prohibition states with exceptions for religious medicinal or mechanical use. First offence carries up to 1000 fine or six months in jail or both. subsequent offences up to one year. Federal officers will enforce strictly. The Iowa bone dry law followed July 4 with no added effects and bans mailing liquor ads or price lists into Iowa.
On Saturday May 14 a ten percent sale on all candies benefits the Red Cross. Buy candy and gum for your family and support a worthy cause. The Brick City Band earned thanks for a Friday concert at the chautauqua grounds, delivering good music.
The chautauqua closed with heavy crowds and strong praise for each program. A Saturday junior pageant attracted many youths, raising 12.90 for Red Cross. Projected next year tickets pledged about 60.00. five day receipts nearly 1,070.35. Managers Wardan Rimel and Harold R. Peasley led a smooth event. a Midland program also drew favorable views. A contract for next year’s event in Higin is not yet signed.
The Pleasant Valley Red Cross chapter announces a planned shop in the M E Church basement for day and night sewing work. Residents are asked to donate sewing machines tables and linens, and to knit warm clothing for soldiers and refugees. Followed by sewing and knitting directions and distribution details to Mrs H K Armstrong for patchwork shawls and warm garments.
Mrs D C Forbes died June 17 in Olympia after valvular heart trouble and diabetes. Born May 6 1846 in Keighley England she immigrated with her family in 1861. Surviving children include Alta Forbes J B Walthew W Clement C W Forbes David Forbes and L Carter with husband D C Forbes and brother John Waterworth among others. Funeral attended by most of the family and old Elgin community ties noted.
The Liberty Bonds will feature portraits from Washington to McKinley engraved in colors of blue green orange red brown olive and carmine. Denominations include 50 100 500 1000 5000 10000 50000 and 100000 with titles and borders. A Statue of Liberty vignette will appear on the right and the bond measures thirteen by six inches on silk fiber paper.
The text describes a Native American technique for purifying pond water by digging a small hole near a pond, filling it, and repeatedly balling out the water until a final batch appears fiery. The note ends with an urging to try the method, signed by a Boy Scout.
Park Good offers fresh produce at City Drug with items like Jean and Green priced at 60 cents per pound, reflecting a roadside market style listing.
Leo Schori joins Dr. Kuster and family for a friendly home visit in Correctionville on Friday before returning home. William Jennings Bryan is slated to speak at Wear Union eboutanqua on Tuesday July 31 in the afternoon. Mrs A M Welbel with daughters Minerva and Ednah and son William plan a trip to Brooksville Missouri to visit a ailing mother next Tuesday and expect a three week absence. Mr Welbel may join later for the return.
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and vanishes quickly with Chamberlains Tablets. The pills purportedly strengthen digestion and stimulate bowel movement. Sold at BStoehrs Pharmacy.
Mrs J C Halverson and her child from Clermont spent last week visiting her mother Mrs Stan ton and other relatives. Mrs Bornhurrt, visiting her daughter Mrs Harley Steel and meeting the new grandson, departed Castalia Thursday.
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