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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
4
Farmers plow and seed as Agel Jorden works for Israel Shaffer. Numerous visits mark a rural week from Ridge to Clermont with illness recovery, a lightning strike on a farm barn, and community notes. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for minor injuries ends the column.
W B Holsclaw of Clarendon Texas recalls his brother’s dreadful cough that seemed to signal consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure after ten bottles. The remedy, praised as quick safe and guaranteed, is sold at The City Drug Store with trial bottles free.
Oak Grove News records neighbors visiting and calling details noting Bessie Allen assisting Mrs Wells, Oscar Conner of Elgin as Sunday caller, Earl Bennett and wife at Ern Holters, Ward Brabham at Jacob Schaer home, Matilda Conner with Julia Brabham, and Walter Denuler Louis Denuler and Reuben Howard at Sunday gathering.
Patch Prairie reports visits and moves across households including Henry Badger at Ernest Crain and near Wadena, E Meyer and Laurence calling at B Grimes, Ernest Frisbie with Frank Lyons, C L Shaffer at Fred Crowe, Albin Crain and Paul Johnson at E Meyers, Crowe family at funeral of John Cooker in West Union, Walter Ash visiting Appleman relatives, C E Miller home gathering, Margarie Miller visiting her ill mother Mrs Foley, and Clarence Tripp moving to assist C E Miller with farm work. Also a health ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for grip consequences, sold by The City Drug Store.
Pleasant Point reports several local visits and illnesses. Burchie Monnahan is indisposed while Mrs Wilse Pritchard hosted and Nellie Hofer with Alta Hofer visited the Pritchards. Zella and Amelia Strong families appear in weekend visits and Vernie Overbeck is ill under Dr Darnall care. Eddie Hunsberger carries cheerful news of a new baby.
April 12 update notes friendly visits among local families at Johnie Wilson Henry Overbeck and Griesinger homes. Social calls include Mrs Overbeck with new grandson. An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills for liver stomach and kidneys claiming to end the blues. 250 The City Drug Store.
The week in West Union features social visits from Mae Fritz Della Chapman and Mrs Hannah Manning, travel plans of J E Perry family and Milton Marcuse, and regional illness concerns. The county board voted to re decorate the court room after years of wear, and the Northeast Town B A Y picnic is set for June 19 with Addin Cullins aiding arrangements. A West Union Art Club gathering showcased cherry blossoms, a three course lunch, necktie gifts, and a small concert featuring Fred Hoyt and Miss Schenck.
Mrs. Free of Waterloo, wife of a retired Methodist minister, suffers a cerebral hemorrhage that impaired speech, leaving her unable to read or write while she must relearn basic communication. Attorney N. W. Scovel figures prominently in a nearby coroner-related scene after an accident involving a double-fitted axe and a clothesline incident at his home.
A sudden downward strike struck Mr. Scovel on the head, a heavy winter cap saving him from a fatal wound. The report notes a garden motto stressing home cultivation for health and cheap food. Nearby, Charles Spen ar sold a ten acre Mapleton farm to Barney Hubinek for 5600 dollars. The city council plans a park around the creamery with cement walks, tree planting, and ground grading.
Clermont plans a summer ball team while local news covers births to Ezra and Mrs Dibble and John C Wells. Frank Pringle and Jack Thompson relocations are noted along with a long serving Amon Erickson at Clermont Valley Creamery. Opera House directors gain borrowing power to finish building. A county Woodmen clash and a Mary Halvorson surprise party are also mentioned.
On April 27 at 1 pm in front of Hotel Dewey, F R. Ber c auctioning private furniture including a 1911 Model T Ford, a Bush & Gerts upright piano, rugs, stoves, sewing machine, dining set, bed suites, bookcases, chairs, tables, and couches with many other items. Cash under 10 dollars, credit over 10 with approved security at 7 percent interest. settlement before removal. Mrs J C Miller owner.
Detroit Times reports Fr. Henry Blanchot argued temperance cannot be achieved by law alone. He warned legislation may fuel cocaine use and social vice, advocating regulation over prohibition and noting saloons as needed social clubs if properly controlled. He cited Christ drinking wine and urged anti-saloon crusade to be ill-advised.
After a six weeks vacation, Bopp resumes work and announces readiness to loan local money. Offers loans up to 1000 on farm chattel, larger on other chattel, and land loans at 6 to 8 percent. Provides land and town property listings, free advertising, abstracting, title checks, and guaranteed service with no charges unless a sale or service occurs.
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