Liberty Bond Drive Begins In Fayette County At Oelwein
The third Liberty Bond drive starts in Fayette County with a meeting of township and county chairmen in Oelwein on Tuesday March 12. The government will take over much work and individuals must contribute according to means, with no excuses. Hugh Patterson is drafted chairman for the township to oversee the effort and distribute cards outlining the demand to purchase full shares for the war effort.
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Fayette County
Oelwein
Hugh Patterson
Liberty Loan Bonds Declined and Local Family Moves In
United States government Third Liberty Loan notice shows a township committee member declining to purchase his share of bonds. Card details include personal property, land, livestock, and debts. A separate note records Abraham Goldman and wife arriving from Minneapolis to relocate and establish a home.
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United States Government
Third Liberty Loan Committee
Town Federal Reserve District
United States Government War Service
Federal Reserve
P. O
Roee County
Liberty Tooan
P.O
Abraham Goldamiin
Minneapolis
Goldsmar
Miaurea
Elgin Canning Co to contract corn acreage 1918
The Elgin Canning Co books state a 1918 sweet corn contracting season paying 12 dollars per ton. A second notice announces an auction by Mrs John Suttor to sell poultry in front of the Elgin Opera House on Saturday March 16 at 2 pm. About 200 hens eight months to two years old and nine cockrels will be offered with a good incubator. Cash terms. L. J. Groth clerk.
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Elgin Canning Co
Elgin Opera House
Rhode Island
John Suttor
RR. Berg
L. J. Groth
Elgin Proclamation Calls Municipal Election
Mayor A M Welber proclaims a municipal election at Town Hall Elgin on Monday March 25 1918. Voters will elect a mayor five councilmen a treasurer and an assessor for a two year term. Proclamation dated February 27 1918 signed A M Weibel Elgin.
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A. M. Welber
Elgin
Digestive Aid Promises Quick Relief with Chamberlin Tablets
When you have a bad taste in your mouth you may know that your digestion is faulty. A dose of Chamberlin's Tablets will usually correct the disorder and cause a gentle movement of the bowels. For sale at Steeler's Drug Store.
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Chamberlin
Steeler's
Mrs Mealey Visits Relatives Over Weekend
Mrs Bertha Mealey traveled to Fairbank Saturday for an extended visit with relatives. The Rexall Store notes a remedy claim suggesting Germazone in water. Chas Capper went to Cedar Rapids Monday to receive instructions regarding railroad mail service and hopes to join as a clerk when selected.
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Bertha Mealey
Fairbank
Rexall
Chas, Capper
Cedar Rapids
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Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
C. S. Halstenson
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