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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1897

Page

4

Karl's Clover Root Tea and Cure Advertisements

A vintage ad block touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a pleasant laxative that regulates bowels and purifies the blend while claiming improved complexion. It markets Karl's Clover Root Yen for nervous relief and promotes Dreadfully Nervous cure with testimonials praising relief from constipation and nervous strain, sold by W. H. Finke in Shiloh area.

Karl W. H. Finke W. H. Finks Shiloh Wurtford W. IL. Finke

Illinois and California Rail Excursions and Health Ads

An OCR fragment advertises Illinois Central and Central Route excursions from Chicago to the Pacific Coast aboard Sleeper and Sunset Limited trains via New Orleans. Also promotes Homeseekers’ Excursions with low round trips south of town, and Shiloah’s Cures marketed by W A Kinks. Additional notes urge stock feeders not to feed whole grain and recommend Elgin Roller Mills ground feed.

California New Orleans Chicago Southern Pacific Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast Pullman New Orleana Sinois Central Town Falls Chrio Chicage Wenona Ilinois Central Elgin

Four room house for sale in Clermont Iowa

Cheap four room dwelling in Clermont Town with good cistern and outbuildings. Located in the best part of town with bargain pricing. Inquire by addressing Mrs. Ex in Firzerap Clermont Iowa.

Clermont Town Firzcerap Iowa

Farm For Sale Near Elwin With Pasture And Water

An eighty acre farm three miles west of Elwin with 45 acres under plow and balance in pasture and timber. Includes house and outbuildings, running water and good wells. Property offered very cheap. For details contact Aurion Parrenson, Urninerd Town.

Elwin Aurion Parrenson Urninerd

Notice of land dispute in Fayette County District Court

Joseph Butler filed suit claiming ownership of the east half of the southwest quarter in section 31, township 95, range 8 west. The petition seeks to quiet title against Josey Cutler Thomas D Robertson and unknown heirs. Respondents must appear by noon on the second day of the June term at West Union Court to avoid default and judgment.

Thomas D. Robertson District Court of Fayette County Loway District Court Towa Joseph Butler Wight United States of America W&t

Sugar Factory Visit Highlights New Milwaukee Framing

A detailed report describes a proposed beet sugar factory at Menomingy Falls Wisconsin, its German-influenced design, capacity and cost, materials shipped from Milwaukee, and the vast scale of machinery. It notes local land value rises near the plant, funding troubles, and potential investment from German financiers and U.S. backers as tariffs and bounties shift capital toward sugar manufacturing.

Brom Tha Des Motave Boileor Chicago Algar Menomingy Falla Wis Finnoolal Ain Angar United States Korn Tandy Germany United Bruton Europe Milwaukee Ower Corlisa Milewaukee D. I. Co Mille Bryan McKinley Presient Searles Augar Trust Nebraska Colorado Frands Dubuque Senator Keller Minnesota Lchroeder St. Paul Keller Dave Ort Otters St. Woh Nabrowka Jty Pilsbury Washburt

A Splendid Judge Hobson Honored by District Court

The district court adjourns as Judge A N Hobson presides over the southern district for several terms while Judge Fellows handles the north. Citizens praise Hobson for careful deliberation, impartiality, and his thorough investigation before ruling. The bar and public express strong approval and good wishes.

Decorah A. N. Hobson Torntine Fellows Hobson Gener

Slow Change in Pontotitecs and Postmaster Policy

The new postmaster policy bars removals for offensive partisanship unless proven a detrimental neglect of duty. Senator Thurston failed to oust Hastings Nek’s postmaster despite evidence of active partisanship. The rule affirms postmasters’ rights to speak vote and support their chosen party within official duties.

Thurston Hastings Nek

Rising West Union Journalist Gains Notice in Judge

The Des Moines Register notes Harry Talmadge of the West Union Gazette has built a growing reputation as a humorist. His pieces appear in Judge and Truth and other publications, earning recognition for the Gazette and marking him as a rising writer seen in Judge's recent full page from his pen.

The Des Moines Register Harry Talmadge West Union Gazette Judge Tock Truth West Union Gazette Ing

International Conference Sparks Spearhead Train Plans

Epworth Leaguers gather at Ubu elly for a third International Conference. A special Cedar Rapids Route train is arranged to Mont ren, Boston, and eastward with a pre fare round trip rate. J. Morten, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, T. A. G. P. & T. A. offers tickets through BOR agents. A journal critiques party expediency shaping legislation and debates on railroad and corporate laws.

Toronto Ubuelly Epworth Leaguers Thotigande Extrely Montren Boston Cedar Rapids BOR. & N J. Morten G. P T. A Iowa Teraely Dea Pany

Twenty Percent Dividend Paid to Defunct Bank Depositors

Decorah public notice reports the Twenty percent dividend for First National Bank depositors, paid by the receiver. Checks arrived from the Comptroller of Currency and depositors received twenty percent of their deposits totaling $44,988.70.

Decorah First National Bank Comptroller of Carveny

Donkey Farm Residency Burned Near West Aniony

Fire destroyed the farm residency of B. F. Donkey south of West Aniony on Thursday. Details are unavailable. A public privilege alteration requires a five dollar purchase instead of eighty five dollars for future applicants.

B. F West Aniony

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