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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
4
An advertisement touts a patent remedy called Glover Root Ten for constipation and cough relief. It claims rapid action, pleasant taste, and wide home use, advertised as a leading cure sold by W. H. Pinko Shilol and We H Finke.
Partridge Cochin cockrels offered for sale include twenty five full blood birds. Seller F G Martay of Elgin Iowa invites inquiries for price and details. Also notes on Shilohs Vitalizer claims, a Dodge listing, and a subscription wood offer with receipts for non subscribers.
An old advertisement touts Shiloh’s Cure as a strong remedy for neglected coughs and respiratory issues. It claims rapid relief and health restoration, with W. H. Finke selling the product at 18 location.
A Spirit Lake fish incident off Okoboji caused a large bycatch of 80 000 game fish rescued by Warden Delevan and volunteers. In Decorah a mill accident injured a worker, dislocating the wrist as gears caught his hand. The Iowa Democratic State Convention call was issued for Des Moines on August 10 with 1200 delegates possible.
In Harmony Minnesota a weekly advertising gimmick offers an 85 prize to the farmer who travels the farthest on business. Eligible farmers must be true agricultural workers visiting town to trade or service local merchants, doctors, or dentists. The contest draws families from Decorah Cresco Presto Lanesboro Rushford Mabel and other towns beyond Lime Springs, with distance proven to win.
H omeskers excursion via BG Re N Ryson lists multiple round trip dates January February and March with food included for 21 days. Tickets at a special rate to towns in Minnesota, South Dakota, Shell Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly and many northern western southern states. Inquiries directed to B C R N agents or Cedar Representative John.
In Fayette County Iowa the district court set for hearing on June 12 1809 the last will and testament of Nig Lichter deceased for probate. Dated West Union Iowa April 8 1890 W G Walnatu Clerk By R G ANperson Deputy Kenna Jackson Co WV includes ad copy for Chamberlains Pain Balm and feed grinding services in Elgin with promotional lines.
Fragmentary notice urges customers to return empty beer vessels to the saloon stand in Elgin to cut losses. A dubious garbled aside precedes a pneumonia warning endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive measure and cure, with local sale by Stoahr's Pharmacy.
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