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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
Officials across regions urge broad participation in war savings efforts. Proclamations call for local drives, urging citizens to secure subscriptions and support national defense through dedicated stamps and drives in communities nationwide.
Community notes report Camp Fire Girle met Ednah Weibel Tuesday evening. Local events include a kalséer at Clermont opera house this weekend, a Friday flag day reminder, and a Sunday baseball game with proceeds to the Red Cross. Also noting the retirement of the Iowa Volksblatt and the Postville Herald’s arrival, plus lectures by Dr. Gray and chautauqua preparations.
Rupert Julian presents The Kaiser the Beast of Berlin in a wartime expose endorsed by the American Defense Society at Clermont Opera House. Showings Saturday June 15 at 8 30 pm and Sunday June 16 at 2 pm. Admission 14 and 31 cents plus war tax. Free admission for all friends of the Kaiser and Pro Germany.
Mayor W Hughes warns property owners to trim trees eight feet above sidewalks or the street commissioner will perform the work at the property owner's expense. Citizens are urged to comply to avoid charges and enforcement action.
Belief that a lame back can be eased with Chamberlain's Liniment applied twice daily and thorough massage of the back muscles at each use. Sold by Stoehr's Drug Store. The Kensington club will meet with Mrs. Clem Schwuhih? Friday afternoon.
A soldier writing home from Co. B, 316 Engineers at Camp Travis in Texas describes pay, passes, and a planned photo. He notes drill time off, visits to Majestic Camp Theatre, boxing and wrestling at the YMCA, plane activity overhead, and anticipation of going overseas. He praises officers, mentions a hospital exam for spinal meningitis, and closes warmly to family in Cheery Valley.
The board will let the J Gehring cream route to the lowest responsible bidder for six months or one year starting July 1 1918. The directors reserve the right to reject bids. Route let on June 18 1918 at 2 pm at the company office. Applicants may get information from the undersigned or current hauler J Gehring.
The advice urges eating slowly and chewing thoroughly to prevent belching. It suggests using Chamberlain's Tablets after supper if trouble recurs and notes availability for sale at Stoehr's Drug Store.
An early 20th century analysis notes American women gaining rapid emancipation and asserting moral superiority. The piece also outlines American musical instrument output valued at about 100 million dollars with only 800 thousand exported, Canada receiving the majority of instrument imports destined for the world. It mentions chestnut bread crafted by mountain communities in Italy and France and a Scottish comparison to soft leavened cakes.
A town notes item recounts a Waterloo trip by Knudtson and Tom Torkelson turning tragic near a creek where two youths, George McClusky and Irena Becker of Jesup, were found dead after a Ford rutted boat overturned. Local events include exams, bank notices, patriotic calls, a band concert, a name change for Guttenberg, and a Gleaners picnic with August Bengon reporting two large bass.
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