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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1919

Page

8

Fragmented World War I Peace Outlook and German Tensions

A dense roundup of postwar turmoil detailing Allied and German positions on the Rhineland, propaganda, and the German state questions. Reports cover French occupation tensions, Austrian discontent, and the collapse of expectations for lenient terms. It notes British and American stance, Bolshevik and Petliura developments, and domestic U.S. political moves amid bomb plots and labor unrest.

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Clarion news items touch many local efforts and events

The article details varied Iowa topics including a planned encampment at Cadarfas, a memorial building fund for Cass County, a $25,000 Nemahs M. B. Church project, and Marengo school district bond plans. It notes a large graduating class at Chariten High, sugar beet crops in Hancock County, a 1600 piece violin project and seed purity tests, and the Iowa P B C Sisterhood centennial. It mentions the 408th Telegraph Battalion’s return to Camp Dodge, parade plans for the Hunholer division, and regional troop movements with Nebraska Minnesota and the Dakotas. It reports Milfords aerial show, Donaldson Brothers Show, and Adam’s Ranch land sale notes.

Haarnel Nemahs- M. B Marengo Syer Chariten Ephod A 'Siasa Barmers Hanock County Mason ‘Citys David Young McGregor Rad Oadsr Iywa Stata College P, B, C. Sisterhood Bronx City Thin Iowa Weeleyan Mt. Pleasant Poiven Camp Dodge Lowe New York France Minnesota Dakotas Nebraska Bell Telephone Company Dag Motuas Hunhuelor Nebradke Hilnods St. Bentonsport Walt Roland W. J. Teaters Department of Pharmacy The State University Colfax Milford Doneldson Brothers Donaldson Brothers Uncle Sam N. CG. Torstenson Kelly Held Texas Smith Holt Parker Carruthal Odeboit H. C. Wheeler

Felt Soldier Spoke Truth in the Argonne Days

An aging colonel, famed for his fiery temper, endured six days in mud and fatigue during the Argonne drive, shaving only after a doughboy’s joke. The tale contrasts his battlefield grit with a lighter moment as he faces a makeshift shave using a tree-knob mirror.

Blank Hig Knolfe Buddie Colonel Blank

Elephants and parade hush as Bobby asks when they arrive

The fragment recalls a welcome home parade scene where a boy named Bobby wonders when elephants will appear after watching soldiers pass. The text also includes stray, garbled lines about Ringling Bros. and a cryptic exchange mentioning sleep on knapancks and an enemy knocking a man down.

Bobby Hla Ringling Bros

Notable Preacher and War Hero Pair Distinct Treks

The fragment notes Sammy Coles of Luxborough in West Somerset as a renowned pedestrian preacher who kept 35,000 rifles during forty years of ministry and preaching engagements. It also mentions Captain Joh Mac Gregor, a Victoria Cross recipient, who snowshoed over 100 miles to join allied forces in wartime efforts.

Sammy" Coles Luxborough West Somerset Bogland Joh MacGregor Canadian Mounted Rifles Jolo the Evlars

Lobaters Served Promptly in Boston Transcript Quip

A brief item notes a quick service quip from the Boston Transcript. It highlights a waiter promising prompt attention with a playful exchange. The wording suggests a light, humorous tidbit from the era's dining scene.

Lobaters Boston Transcript

No, Not Always Hot Woman Thought Her Age Was Youth

A Boston Transcript remark challenges public perceptions of aging and beauty, noting a woman’s self view as youthful despite external judgments. The comment underscores tension between self image and societal norms.

Boaton Transcript

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