Canning Demonstrators Train to Reach Every County
After a week of special training at Iowa State College, eighteen young women begin a statewide series of canning storing and drying demonstrations. Most are home economics instructors who will organize canning and food conservation clubs in communities visited. Demonstrators stay two weeks per place delivering two demonstrations daily and urging Elgin and surrounding residents to contact the county agent. Taxpayers view this shift as vital in a year of anticipated famine and housekeepers are urged to can and preserve surplus produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Elgin
Special Real Estate Notice for Farm Buyers and Sellers
The notice promotes selling or buying farms with an upcoming revised list and an advertising campaign starting in August. It invites readers to list farms soon, targeting buyers and sellers, and mentions several farms to be sold this fall. It asks if the reader will be in attendance as a buyer or seller in Atty.
Whooping Cough Remedy Improves Cough in Children
A Peru Indiana mother reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased her two daughters whooping cough symptoms. The advertisement notes the medicine helps keep the cough loose and facilitates expectoration and mentions Stoehr's Pharmacy as a seller.
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Chamberlain
F. H. Martin
Peru
Ind
Stoehr
Pocahontas Coal orders urged amid rising prices
Pocahontas coal dealers urge early orders as prices climb and supply tightens. Limited coal expected to arrive within two weeks. customers told they will be accommodated. Schori & Kuster advertise. Mrs Bert Kohler and children depart for West Bend to visit relatives. Nina DeSart accompanies them. Hutchinson dentist noted.
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Pocahontas Coal
Schori & Kuster
Bert Kohler
West Bend
Nina DeSart
Hutchinson
Band Concert Echoes Popularity of Open Air Music
The second band concert drew a large crowd with strong applause, led by A M Weibel in Mc Coy's absence. Elgin residents and nearby folk enjoyed the performance, with the next open air concert slated for Wednesday June 27 in Elgin.
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J. E. McCoy
A. M. Weibel
Higtn
Elgin
Dr. M. B. Rice Reports On American Aid From Paris
From Paris May 16 Dr M B Rice pastor of Woodward Avenue Methodist Church Detroit writes of Y M C A efforts among French troops. He urges America to intensify agricultural production to feed both home and allies and notes swift response when four men are requested for naval Y M C A work. He observes France’s wartime resolve and hopes America will live up to its history.
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Rice
Woodward Avenue
Detroit
Michiean
France
America
Dr. Rice
Paris
Muare
Wilson
Princeton
Northwestern
Mary Pickford at Princess Theatre West Union
Movie special shows Mary Pickford in Huldah from Holland at the Princess theatre on Thursday evening June 21. An edu cative film with Dutch scenery. Proceeds fund yarn for U S Marines on Iowa and Minnesota ships. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
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Princess Theatre
West Union
Mary Pickford
Huldah
Holland
U. S
Iowa
Minnesota
Next Excursion to Montana Lands Seaside Offer
Elgin Land Co announces a June 26 excursion to Montana to view prime row lands offered at 10 to 22 dollars per acre. Special low excursion rates and details available by inquiry.
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Montana
Aspection
Elgin Land Co
Red Cross Mite Drive Appeals for Community Support
The notice urges residents to contribute their mite to the Red Cross fundraiser, highlighting local participation as essential to sustaining relief services. It calls for donations, volunteers, and civic backing to strengthen emergency aid and medical assistance efforts.
Off to the Wat Robert Gehring Enlists for Uncle Sam
Robert Gehring, longtime termaker for Elgin Farmers Dairy, enlisted last Friday in Cedar Rapids and traveled to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for training. He aims for infantry and hopes to join aviation, pledging to serve in any branch with duty and skill. A band and local delegation bid him farewell as neighbors express pride in the nation’s call to service.
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Robert Gehring
Elgin Farmers’ Dairy Company
Cedar Rapids
Uncle Sam
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Robert
Infantry
Aviation Corps
Land of the
Free
Learuing
German Baptist Sunday School Picnic Near Miller Bridge
The German Baptist Sunday School held a Tuesday picnic at the grounds near Miller bridge. A large crowd attended with autos taking attendees from the church to the grounds. After a 12 o'clock dinner, a pleasant afternoon program, games, and socializing followed before departure.
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Miller Bridge
Married This Morn Prof J B McCoy and Ednah Wenger
In Monticello this Thursday morning at 2 PM the union of Prof J B McCoy and Miss Ednah Wenger was performed by Rev Cleworth of Elgin. Both will teach in Elgin public schools next year and may settle there after a wedding trip. The Echo extends congratulations and best wishes. A Red Cross society is forming in Pleasant Valley township with a $1 membership to aid soldiers with medicine and bandages and to support relief efforts. Join and do your bit.
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T. W. Doan
Paul Dean
Oelwein
Frank Rubley
Robt. Grimes
Gleaners
Boyle Grove
Red Cross
France
Harry Hadsel
Jack
H. S. Hadsel
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Elgin
Fair Grounds
West Union
J. B. McCoy
Ednah Wenger
Monticello
Cleworth
Pleasant Valley Township
Red Crass
The
Marriage Report Near Town at Hjortholm Farm
Anna Gilbert and Henry Wilson wed last Thursday in a ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home two and a half miles east of town. Rev Hjortholm officiated. Only family and intimate friends attended as the couple begins housekeeping on the Hulstenson farm nearby. The bride formerly worked at the Greenley Cafe and is praised for her efficiency.
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Anna Gilbert
Henry Wilson
Here
Hjortholm
Jon
Hulstenson
Greenley
Mrs. Wilson
Ife
the Echo
B. Hartman
Lavon
Howard
Payette
D. R. Berg
Hartman
Chicago
Andy Lynch
Wauseca
Minn
John Christ
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Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
M. BE
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THES
Fayette County
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Ovalweitt
Fayette
Maynard
Tee
Clermont
Wadena
Hawkeye
Waucoma
Westgate
Arlington, Suber
Randalia
St. Lucas
Citizens’ State Bank
Erno Schori
EL. d. Groth
Thomas Howard
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