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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
7
Local shoppers see prices on groceries and dry goods at Benson Bros and R J Steers Grocery. Gust Stoehr undertakes a Des Moines book house canvass. Palda plans moves, Rudolph Lehman offers blacksmith work, and new Neenanwander home prep noted.
Local notices promote DoWite’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and Burns as pain free when applied promptly. Advertisements urge One Minute Cure for coughs and digestion, touting quick relief and better results. Community updates mention Rev Utumprey’s preaching, local travel, and plans for Elgin hotels and a large canning factory season.
Monday evening the Elgin Dinematic Club presented the drama Claim 90 at the Opens Tomae to a large and appreciative audience. The play was well acted and reflected credit upon the members of the club. No special mention can be made as each took this part swell and all were equally good.
The Elgin town council discusses plans and specifications for water works, weighing feasibility and cost. The piece argues for exploring practical options to build a foundation for future water infrastructure, noting that even partial steps may benefit daily life and fire protection.
In Elgin a call is issued for gymnastic participation with all applications due before April 25. Boys must be over eight and girls over ten. The notice links to a broader education culture and invites interested parties to apply.
Miyas Seeet Kygusl offers Eggs of single comb and Rosa Comb varieties at 15 eggs for 150c and 16 eggs respectively. Eggs available at the home poultry house with shipping charges extra. Contact Mas. O. L. Mcpuinny Hig, Iowa for details. Also mentions baby life saved by Shiloh's Cure claimed by Mrs. J. He Martin of Monteville.
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