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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
7
We received a copy of the Benton Missouri Democrat and found Alden Pinney listed as the publisher. Local Elgin friends express confidence in his business venture and cheer the Echo office learned trade.
A note fills the page with local notices about an upcoming entertainment by The Kaffir Boys Singing Choir in native costume at the opera house on Saturday night November 8. The piece urges town uplift, Liberty Bond support, and civic progress while praising recent musical contributions.
The text reveres Hunka Tin, praising Henry Ford for keeping a car running when others fail. It depicts wartime strain, fuel worries, and mechanic grit while imagining postwar rewards and aviators with wings, contrasting Ford’s machines with rivals like Packard. It represents an American services bulletin tone from Paris.
The Soldiers Insurance Law Section 412, approved October 6 1917, increases widow pension to 26 dollars per month for Civil and Spanish War veterans. The Pension Commissioner automatically applies the raise, with no new application required. Existing beneficiaries on the roll will see 95 dollars monthly, while new entrants receive 26 dollars from eligibility date.
Bloomfield Miss Mildred Bloomfield daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Bloomfield of West Union and Emory Dummermouth son of Mr and Mrs Chris Dummermouth of Elgins were married at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the Methodist parsonage West Union with Rev G Lackland officiating. Attendant was Herbert Dummermouth. They left on the morning train for a short wedding trip and plan to reside with the groom's parents until the farm near their town is vacated. Best wishes are offered by many friends.
The Northeastern Town Power Company paid their one fourth seven percent dividends October 1st. They have more of this desirable stock to offer to any one that wishes to be a partner in the local enterprise.
Mrs. Jane Harrington of Calmar attends to affairs this week at Elgin. Flour supply advertised by Weibel Bros. Mill with four sack lots priced $2.70 to $3.10. Cemetery meeting at Mrs. J. C. Cooley’s home featured Red Cross knitting. Kar D will be in Elgin October 30 at Hotel Elgin to fit eyeglasses for eye care.
A soldier writes from Camp Dodge on October 15 1917 describing daily routine at the camp near Herrald including meals served by waiters from the Tanks, three hours of morning drill, lectures on sanitation and arms care, guard duties and fatigue work, and occasional trips to Des Moines. He notes diverse experiences from field drills to a visit to the state capital, mentions Liberty Bonds, potential reassignment to Deming NM or Ft Snelling, and recommends Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for croup.
Weibel Bros Mill seeks several hundred used mill feed bags immediately and will pay 4 cents per bag. Collect 4 at a time and bring them in at once for quick payment.
Dr. J. H. Bower, a veterinarian, offers caps and mittens at Capper's to satisfy those who care. Local shopper interest centers on vet services and related apparel. Capper's promotes practical items for pet caretakers and neighbors.
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