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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
4
If my patients coming from Elgin on the morning train phone or drop a card I will save the time. You can return on the noon train or if you wish to come up on the afternoon train you can return on the evening train.
Sunday visits filled Illyria households as Gehring Klingman Holm and others hosted relatives in Volga Elgin and Elkader. A High land Hall dance was set for October 26 while the Illyria orchestra concert aided the piano fund. Townsfolk enjoyed church concerts, picnics, and potluck gatherings with tainted sickness and Ford cars mentioned among neighbors.
Halvor Wikan entertained company Sunday. George Stunsberry entertained company Sunday. Willie Baumgartner spent Sunday with friends at Elgin. Louisa and Bertha Dennler entertained company Sunday. Ellen and Edna Hanson spent Tuesday evening at G Frieden's. Ellen Hansen spent Saturday evening with Hisse Schori of Elgin. Albert Meyer spent one day with his mother Mrs. R Meyer. Frank Cella and Louisa Christen spent Sunday at Adolph Hansen's. Jake Kurth and family were Sunday dinner guests at Fred Dennler's. Albert Meyer and family were Sunday callers at Adolph Baumgartner's. Alex Baumgartner and family were Sunday evening callers at Mrs. Delia Meyer's. Joseph and Leslie Baumgartner and Ida Schneider were callers at John Smith's Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Hannie and Mrs. Lena Hannie were entertained at Jake Butikofer's. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanson and son Edwin spent Sunday at Ralph Heed and Christ Johnson homes. The Misses Maud Patterson, Louisa, Bertha and Ida Dennler and George Christen and Bert Thoman were entertained at Charlie Edegard's Sunday Ed Grimm and daughter Marie returned home after weeks in Illinois. They were accompanied home by Miss Elizabeth and Lena Hannie.
I J Monnahan family improving. Reuben Howard family visiting Arlington and Randalia. Readers note numerous Sunday gatherings at Montanahan, Boyle, Reed, and Shaffer homes. Last week reports include doctor’s care for J. I. Monnahan, moved George Howard family, and birth of an eleven pound boy to Will Dennler.
The Fire Marshal urges property owners to inspect heating apparatus and flues before the season begins to prevent fires caused by defects. Take caution for your safety and that of neighbors as outdoor use wanes and heating resumes.
Practical health notes advise chewing thoroughly and skipping red meat to ease sour stomach. If symptoms persist, take Chamberlain's Tabs after supper. The item mentions local sales by Stoehr and Mrs. Ralph DeSart, and a family moving into rooms above a clothing store. It reports John Anderson in a cautious post accident state near Girard after a car overturn. A prenuptial shower for Miss Anna Reusser at Mrs. Fred Mueh le thaler's home is noted, with many gifts. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kuster and Elizabeth arrived from Correc tionville due to Mrs. Kuster's illness in Caledonia, Minnesota. trip by auto.
A patriotic appeal urges all citizens to buy Liberty bonds to back the war effort and protect personal wealth. It argues currency stability relies on bond sales, warns of depreciation if sales fail, and stresses business owners and farmers must act to sustain the United States.
In a comment from Burton 5 district, Gilbert N. Haugen urges loyal citizens to forget personal advancement and pecuniary gain. He emphasizes the nation must win the war and that politics should be set aside for the monumental task ahead. Haugen plans to employ a press agent soon.
Harvey D. Gilson, general manager, and other Red Cross officers dispute anti patriotic propaganda against the American National Red Cross. The origin of the campaign is not confirmed, but Red Cross actions aim to uncover the governing facts behind it.
Daniel Wallace was found guilty of violating the espionage law after delivering an American and seditious lecture in Davenport in July and was sentenced to twenty years in federal prison by Judge M. J. Wade. Six Davenport leaders, Fred Vollmer, Dr. Henry Matthey, Dr. Walter Matthey, A. H. Miller, Chas. Weiss, and FE. C. Willis, face trial on a similar charge.
A college graduate walking with an Irish friend notes the bright star Grion in the night sky and jokes about an Irishman in heaven as Pat replies with humor and camaraderie about the celestial view.
A promotional description extols West Union as the county’s civic hub with a large budget, first rate water and sewer, parks and shade trees, strong churches, newspapers, fairs, and cultural events. It touts schools, housing, medical care, transportation, and real estate services, inviting readers to seek land or housing deals and abstracts through a local agent.
J W Bopp and Mrs A C Kirstein report Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles after years of use in their homes. Stoehr & Co advertises the product for sale.
For sale are Poland China boars weighing 226 pounds and up, described as top prospects. They are sired by Big Black Orange, Grand Championship winner at the Fayette county fair, and Bauder's A Wonder, noted as best spring pig there. Contact ED BAUDER, Elgin, Iowa.
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York reports eight to ten years of stomach trouble with indigestion and heaviness after meals. She says one or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve attacks and act as a pleasant laxative, helping the stomach function normally and promote lasting wellness. Sold by Stochr & Co.
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