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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
7
The long political saga continues with presidential primaries stirring turmoil nationwide. Analysts warn moneyed interests hold back on new ventures amid policy uncertainty. Strikes by coal, carpenter, and railroad engineers compound the unstable climate, tempering optimism for the year ahead.
Misa Myrtle Bryant is reported much improved and expected to regain full health. Tom Groth will perform carpentry at Ole Thorson’s home on a project lasting a month or more. At the Study Club annual meeting Miss Lyons was named president and Mrs. Ed Bauder vice president with Miss Selma Weibel as secretary-treasurer for 1912 13. The last lecture of the course appears May 1. Street Commissioner DeSart is tending the ZAunsberger addition roadways. Hotel Dewey passes to TF BE Smith, with Mrs J Miller continuing as hostress for the interim and possibly moving to California after new arrangements.
A shop speaks on footwear value noting that a cheap price does not guarantee a good shoe. Emphasizes considering style, workmanship, and material. Warns ill fitting or poorly constructed shoes are not cheap at any price. Offers long experience in shoe trade.
A local retailer advertises a clearance of about 800 pairs of shoes and oxfords in stock. All are stated as good quality with no back numbers and will be sold at cost to customers.
A local sale advertises men’s shoes reduced from 4.00 to 2.90 and work shoes from 2.50 to 1.90. Ladies’ shoes drop from 4.00 to 2.90 and 2.50 to 1.90, old ladies shoes from 1.50 to 1.00. Boys and girls shoes offered at a liberal discount this week.
Miss Ina Stanton visits Oelwein. Kensington Club meets with Mrs. Nicklaus. City Drug Store downtam and flavored drinks offered. Arbor Day proclaimed for April 26 in Launa. Rev Draowel returns from Steamboat Rock with sermon and communion. Various visitors include Andrew Benson and Murray Nicholson families.
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