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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
4
An odd collection from Stoghrhs Pharmacy in Franc-Desart City includes requests for wood donations and a subscription receipt program. Also advertised are Karl's Clover Root laxative and Shiloh's Consumption Cure, with testimonials from Mrs. S. A. Sweet praising the remedies and notices on livestock feed and grinding grain costs.
Dozens inquire about moving to California to grow fruit and travel affordably and comfortably. The California Bureau of Information Box 672 Codur Rapids IN offers guidance on relocation, farming prospects, and low cost travel options for residents.
Advertises Pullman and tourist sleepers from Chicago via California to Los Angeles and San Francisco with connections at New Orleans on the Sunset Limited. Details fixed departure days, weekly runs, and homeseekers tickets from Illinois and neighboring states, plus special excursion dates and agent contact information. Also includes endorsements for Shiloh's Cure remedies.
An aged advertising card warns of neglecting a cough and touts Shiloh's Cura as a remedy. The brief copy promotes W Hat Finke as the purveyor and emphasizes immediate action to treat a lingering throat ailment.
State sections allow cities with 5000 or more population to grant or county boards to grant consent for manufacturing liquor with limits on quantities and penalties. Exempts manufacturers from existing penalties but bans small quantity sales. Requires 6 percent voter consent for smaller towns and sets location rules near schools and churches. Appeals go to district court. violations for retail on premises void exemption.
The piece argues for humane farm labor for boys returning from school. It urges not to start too early or end too late, allow noon rest and time to tend horses, ten hours of sleep, and time at home. It advises giving riding tools, avoiding harsh toil, and treating boys with gentleness.
The Winneshiek and Fayette counties boards met at Decorah courthouse on a Wednesday afternoon to open bids for the Turkey River bridge crossing. The project covers two adjacent range bridges, one to be built by Winneshiek County and the other by Fayette. Winneshiek’s bridge will be all steel, 85 feet long with a 66 foot approach, to be constructed by D. A. Young of Manchester for 31,000 dollars, per Decorah Public Opinion.
The Des Moines Daily News offers farmers a half price subscription at 1005 dollars yearly due to low farm product prices. The newspaper touts a bright condensed format for busy readers and notes strong farmer acceptance. Address: The News, Des Moines, Iowa.
The document lists the Fayette college varsity baseball schedule with opponents such as Cornell College North Western and Drake University across April to June in Fayette Des Moines Madison Evanston and Chicago. It also advertises the Midland Monthly issue featuring Nast artworks Gray Scott Hole Calkins and Whittier related pieces and contemporary literary works signed by various authors.
Funeral services were held Monday for Rev. C Alderson of Strawberry Point Virginia at the Hurd home in Fayour. Rev Solon Bronson of Evanston Illinois officiated. Miss Persis Hurd Alderson, his widow, and Aldersons were longtime Upper Iowa University affiliates. The ceremony drew friends and university society members who attended the cemetery procession. Mrs Persiy Hurd Alderson gains sympathy from many friends in this sad loss.
The Cedar Rapids Route will run a special train from Cedar Rapids in July with a low round trip fare to Toronto for thousands of young people visiting the Queen's Dominions. Full details available from any B. & N. agent or by writing J Morton in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
B. GR & N. Ry offers ONE FARE for round trip to St Louis for the May meeting. Tickets sold May 8, May 12, and May 1. Special chair car service available. Contact B. C. R. & M. agent for details.
A local ad lists Pedoras Pashawe Knox hats and wide hat styles with ne ck ties and cheap discounts. It touts the line as the finest yet seen, inviting customers to compare prices and visit L. Thoma’s shop for bargains on shirts and other goods. Also advertised are Brat Light of Hizin sacks, Buckwheat Flour, Rye, and meal, with delivery options from Post Office or Mil. L. Y. Ennnice, plus The Oudar Rapids Route greeting cards for sale by C.R. GN Ry agents with shipping options.
Joseph Bulivr and others face a district court petition in Payette County Iowa claiming ownership to land described as the southwest quarter of section 31 and related parcels. Defendants must appear before noon June 2 to answer by June 14 1897 otherwise default and judgment will follow per the prayer of the petition.
An eminent English doctor warns against poisons spread by disease bearing germs, noting that summer intensifies illness. He states millions avoid infection due to health and strong resistance, urging steady maintenance of a healthy weight to prevent illness and promote wellbeing.
Advertisement notes cod liver oil as condensed nourishment to build up the body against disease. Recommends sensible use in summer for those under health standard and suggests trying it if weight is below normal. Sold by all druggists.
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