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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
7
Fayette assembles a Commercial Club as residents travel to Delve, Decorah, and Minneapolis on various business or leisure trips. Highlighting local society, the period notes health concerns, meetings, innovation claims, and community notices from Fayette and nearby towns with multiple named individuals, organizations, and towns.
An advertisement announces a closeout of about 800 pairs of shoes and oxfords in stock. All are described as good with no back numbers, offered at cost. The note emphasizes a limited quantity and bargain pricing to attract buyers.
Men and women footwear offered at low prices with multiple price points. Men's work shoes listed at 2.50 and 4.00 previously, ladies shoes 4.00 and 2.50, old ladies shoes 1.50, boys and girls shoes at sale prices 2.90 and 1.90 and 1.00 with liberal discounts this week.
A brisk sales pitch invites shoppers to inspect a selection of shoes described as exactly what they want, urging immediate action to seize the opportunity and capitalize on good money making potential.
Lamont plans a city park with women leading the workers and calls on citizens to support local stores churches and overall town welfare. Farmers fear a late spring could impact crops while an old exchange notes good yields in 1861 despite late sowing. The piece also recalls Albany’s first carriage in 1614 and urges spring cleaning and practical action at home.
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