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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
4
Morning and afternoon trains will bring patients to town for optical services. Passengers may phone or drop a card to indicate return times on the Doon line, with evening trains available for those who travel by rail or drive.
The Postville Review describes the Postville Hospital established by Dr. John R. Mott on his father’s estate. It details a two floor facility with reception, beds, dining, laundry, operating room, nurses’ rest room, and bright rooms with pleasant outlooks. The hospital logged thirteen hundred twenty six hospital days for two hundred twenty patients in the past year, with most restored to health.
West Union stands as a political religious and social hub in a $75 million county. It boasts a top high school with twenty teachers an excellent water system drainage and lighting. The city hosts two major newspapers one of the state’s largest county fairs and a strong Chautauqua program. It offers a hospital parks parks system and extensive road access with a large garage. The speaker promotes farm and housing services including rent abstract and loans.
J W Bopp of West Union appeals to Iowans to support a war savings drive. He urges residents to participate and back the effort to help win the war.
Suyette County Leader argues that Americans must choose sides in the war. It warns German sympathizers risk public anger and calls for government action to compel declaration of allegiance. The piece insists neutrality is no longer possible and advocates exposing all loyalties.
The measure, signed by President Wilson, imposes penalties up to twenty years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine for disloyal or abusive language about the United States, government, or flag. It targets aiding Germany, false reports to hinder military or government operations, obstructing securities sales, inciting insubordination, and opposing the flag or constitution.
The Elgin band assisted by local talent gave a concert at Clermont Opera House. Receipts totaled 201 dollars and 60 cents, with 25 dollars donated. The audience praised the program and the band’s performance, calling it among the best ever in Clermont according to Clermont Enterprise.
The article explains headache often stems from a disordered stomach or constipation. It notes Chamberlain's Tablets can correct this cause and offer permanent relief for many, describing the tablets as easy to take and mild. Sold by Stoehi's Drug Store.
Community members mourn George Lenth as funeral details are shared. Visitors include Mrs. Fred Retchept, Mrs. Ritter of Chicago, Klingmans, Shaffers, and Gruyer family relatives. Jasper Crain leaves to join the navy. Leo Stansbury injures a arm and is expected to recover. Mrs. Otto Hera and nurse travel from Star City to attend services. Lee Klingman shows skill with a custom library table.
Christen brothers hosted a house full of guests Sunday. Frank Hunsberger and others called at several homes. Elizabeth, John and Earnest Christen visited Tom Hanson's. Arthur Friedrich spent time with his grandmother. Many neighbors, including the Baumgartners, Meyers, Yonkers, and Hansons, shared social calls and visits across Cherry Valley and nearby Rock Valley.
The notice touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a relief for rhumitiam rheumatism, claimed to ease pain and improve rest and sleep. Sold by Stoehr's Drug Stax.
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