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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
7
A historical excerpt contrasts humans and hogs noting that humans live much longer and require different handling. It explains daily feeding patterns and cautions against constant grazing for people, while noting hogs thrive on varied feeds throughout their lives.
United States residents commit to the United War Work Campaign from November 11 to 16, aiming to raise 170,600,000 for seven organizations aiding soldiers in France during winter. District 10 leadership includes William Larrabée and J. T. Hauser among others. Elgin coordinators are T. J. Capper L. Groth and Samuel Mosby.
Mrs A B Sidenberder of Rockford Indiana says Chamberlains Cough Remedy eases spring bronchial trouble after a few days use it removes all signs of trouble. For sale by Stoehrs Drug Store.
Henry George, Republican candidate for county supervisor, is presented as experienced with farmers problems including crop production, roadmaking, shipping and taxation. He was appointed to fill a vacancy caused by Martin Fels' death, with a short term ending January 1 1919, and asks voters to write him in for the vacancy as well as the full term. The item notes the election is on November 6 and urges support.
A fresh supply of pancake flours has arrived at Kuiel’s Grocery, offering shoppers new options for their breakfast stacks. The stock includes multiple brands and sizes, with visible price ranges and display in the flour aisle.
Instructions explain that the judgeship is non partisan and that judicial candidates appear only in the third column on the ballot labeled Non Partizan Judicial Ticket. Voters should mark their selections after voting their regular party ticket.
Judge Houck has proven a solid record on the Chickasaw County District Court. Across five terms and multiple adjourned terms since appointment by Governor Harding, he disposed of hundreds of matters, earning public approval from multiple newspapers in Decorah and surrounding counties.
Notice is given that on November 13 1918 a will or instrument purporting to be the last will of C M Fritz deceased will come for hearing in the District Court at West Union Iowa for admission to probate Dated October 16 1918 John T Rilby Clerk
Washington letters urge rapid collection of fruit pits and nut shells. Immediate need exists, with shipments already sent to the central collection point, but totals remain pitifully short and progress is slow.
An old advertisement offers digestion tips: a healthy woman has good digestion, eat meats if digestion is faulty, and take Chamberlain's Tablets. Price 25 cents. Sold at Stoeher's Drug Store. Also a reminder to pay the Echo subscription this week.
The Hawkeye Gasoline and Kerosene agency offers home delivery to any city area with a residential phone contact.
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