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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
4
A long list of Illyria Lems Bertha Medberry and other neighbors spent Sundays with relatives at various homes including the Foxwell Will Pollock Klingman Shaffer and Kerr families. A dance is announced at Highland Hall for Friday October 26 with many local residents attending. The Wigma orchestra provided music for a Liberty Band rally in Wadena and a Ladies Cemetery Association meeting was set for today at Illyria Church.
A study center is planned for Saturday October 27 at the Payette college library. The schedule features a morning program for grade and rural teachers on didactics and primary reading led by C. P. Colegrove, Belle Scofield, and others, with an afternoon lineup on language and further didactics. A report notes Iowa farmer Jerry Fiske claims a new popcorn variety that pops when warmed after harvest, requiring cool storage.
Mrs L Littie Conner visited Oelwein Saturday while Jack Shaffer and wife hosted guests Sunday evening. Mrs Thomas Howard visited with her aunt Mrs Ed Boyle on Friday. Chily Dennler and family spent Sunday at the Jacob Kurth home near Gunder. Quy Reed and baby visited Halph Reed home in Wadena. Tammy and Reuben Howard and families spent Sunday at J M Shaffer home. Will Fishback stayed with niece Mrs John Howard earlier in the week. Mary Monnahan returned to Stein with son Isaac remaining several weeks. Jol M Shaffer and Reuben Howard plus wives called on Steven Rothlisberger Friday evening. Sheldon Boyle family and Marie Boyle and Ray Welch visited J J Cox home in West Union Sunday. C W Smith returned from Minnesota Friday after three weeks with daughter Minnie. Myron Burnside home hosted a party Saturday evening in honor of drafted men Roy Burnside and Herbert Duimmermouth.
At a congregational gathering in the basement of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Gunder Iowa on October 19 1917 the group passed resolutions urging members and absent members to support the government by buying Liberty Bonds of the second loan of 1917 Rev N Arvesen serves as chairman.
Mrs. A. C. Kirstein of Greenville Illinois writes that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been used in her family for years and is a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles. The ad notes the product is for sale by Steehr & Co.
Owing to the presence of the Reverend Kinney in Elgin on Sunday October 28 services will be held at 10:00 in the morning. Rev Kinney will preach at this service. Let us show our appreciation by attendance. Sunday school at the usual hour. T Stuart Cleworth, Pastor.
A private sale offers 200 ewes and ewe lambs in Volga Iowa by W A Smith on or before October. The Ladies Aid Society of the M B church invites members to a meeting at Mrs R W Muehlenthaler's home on Thursday afternoon November 1. Community reminders urge farmers to prepare corn and visit Upper Iowa University Fayette for preparedness and educational programs opening November 12. The article also notes visitors Mrs Wm Boyer of Decorah and her son Charles, social dinners at John Rothlisberger home, and a local drive to provide Christmas gifts for soldiers.
West Union businessman Simon O Niell arrived Monday to view overcoats from Berg and Kohler. Sheriff Wright visited on office business with Simon Nelsons store closing sale set for Thursday November 1st. Local society notes include Ladies Aid meeting and supper plans. A skating accident claimed a young girl’s life, Elgin residents hosted visitors, and Rev Robert Kinney returns to preach. The wedding of Wilma Hadd and Frank Kohls completed last week with a war-impacted bride.
Mildred Odegaard is on the sick list and many residents visit relatives and neighbors across Cheery Valley. Guests include John Pulver at the Edward Grimm house and Ed Larson at the Leuchtenmacher home, with wool carding and gatherings at Reinhart and Dennier households. Baldwin and Carmichel return from Vicksburg reunion, remarking warmer Southern reception than fifty years ago and plan to share tales after reunion reflections.
West Union stands as the political religious and social hub of a seventy five million dollar county. It boasts a top high school with twenty teachers, strong utilities, shaded parks like Linden Park, and ample private grounds. The city reports population growth, rising property values, and hosts major local events, a hospital, two large newspapers, and a well equipped garage hub. I offer real estate services including farm rental purchase abstracts and lending.
J C Cheney & Co advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy for catarrhal deafness. The notice explains deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tubes and mucus membranes and asserts the product can cure most cases, offering $1000 for a trial. Circulars are free.
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York reports long stomach trouble eight to ten years with indigestion and heaviness after meals. One or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve her and act as a pleasant laxative. The tablets tone the stomach and help natural function. For sale by Stoohr Company.
Public notice offers Poland China boars weighing 225 pounds or more for sale. Sired by Big Black Orange and Bauder's A Wonder, these hogs are described as top spring prospects with proven performance at Fayette County Fair. Contact Ed Bauder, Elgin, Iowa, for details.
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