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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
2
Classified notice advertises printing services with a range of payment terms including one year in advance, one year not in advance, and six months in advance, along with a broad assortment of robbing materia and monthly accounts payable.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette note portrays Hon. W. E. Fuller of West Union as the best poised Republican candidate for Iowa governor. It cites his legislative and congress experience, farming ties, legal prowess, and plain speaking style. The West Union Gazette reports prominent figures urge Fuller’s bid, praising his independence, character, and suitability for office. Another item mentions Great Western Railway changes effective August 1.
Circular No. 108 appoints J. Ford as assistant to the general superintendent with headquarters at Oelwein. Oelwein becomes the freight division hub, enforcing a first in first out system that moves crews and freight between St Paul Dubuque Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City, uprooting about 150 Dubuque employees and 50 families. Work on coal sheds, a new hotel foundation, and local rock sourcing progress as the railroad consolidates operations. The Dingley tariff bill drawing Republican support sparks economic debate and labor fallout across Iowa, with criticism of tariff policy and monetary standard. A wagon road finding notice closes the item.
Ex president Harrison has completed revisions of articles that appeared in the Ladies Home Journal with notes and additions. Edward W Bok arranged the deal and initially received royalties for a later book, but released Harrison from royalties to boost the magazine’s subscriptions. Bok then passed the manuscript to the Sevieres, and the book will appear this autumn.
Arlington Fair announces an open event with ostriches in training and a busy program. Children under 24 gain free admission on Wednesday as vendors promote attractions and transport lines tout Alaska travel options via Seattle. Local secretary N Hinparp invites coverage and favorable mentions for the fair.
Lt Should, Bo b Washington reports a pleasant tale near the capital in which President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland stop their carriage to allow gypsy children to gather marbles after a pleading cry. The president orders the coachman to halt and the children express gratitude with smiles.
A Boston Transcript tale describes a boy who believes X rays can reveal hidden truths about meals and illnesses. A thirteen year old, troubled by stomach pain and surgeries, advises his mother to consult Edison equipment and peer into Tom’s stomach before any operation.
The head of a firm complains about three anonymous unsigned letters received in two weeks. A porter asks if that is all, while Mike suggests the writer may be unable to sign his name.
In England Enge land ag Lort Lister and Professor Frankland endorse Doctor Yergin's anti-toxin for the plague. They state he has found the true virus of the disease and that vaccination offers effective prevention and cure.
A short character sketch of James Seymour born in London and later famed for portraiture and horse designs. Anecdote recounts an awkward royal table moment with the Duke of Somerset, who dismissed Seymour yet later his fame grew. An Iowa Falls Baptist Assembly ticket sale notice follows.
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