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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
4
An appeal urges subscribers to bring wood in exchange for a subscription credit. The page promotes Kart Clover Tea and Karls Clover Root Tea for constipation and general health, touting cures for nervousness and indigestion. W H Finke dispensaries advertise and a note warns against wasteful feeding, mentioning Elgin Roller Mills.
In a handwritten appeal the Weekly Dispatch of Bt Pan Minnesota touts a remarkable seed sale. It promises fresh vegetables and flowers, urging non subscribers to request a sample copy and consider ordering. May & Company is mentioned as a source for guarantees.
Advertises Pullman Tourist Sleeper and train excursions from Chicago to New Orleans and the Pacific Coast with monthly and weekday schedules, pricing, and ticket sales through Central Route agents. Includes endorsements for Shiloh's Cure and other tonics with distributor names and local sellers.
Local notice advertises Bon Ton sailor shapes at low prices and a millinery line. It touts one-cent sailors and urges examination of the line for satisfaction. Several remedies and nostrums are advertised including Shiloh's remedies and Catarrh Remedy with stated guarantees and free nasal injector.
The Decorah Journal compliments Judge Hobson for the Cater trial held in West Union. It commends the speedy trial, prompt witnesses, and efficient handling of evidence and law, noting no unnecessary delay and the judge's familiarity with the case and applicable law. Citizens of Fayette and Winneshiek counties praise his able conduct.
Court Reporter Comstock rumor of a 3000 dollar defaulter fled Fayette is proved false by Fayette officials. The Dubuque Times faced libel accusations over sensational unverified claims. The article also outlines Klondyke mining laws on claim abandonment fees and entry rules for mining districts.
The text describes mining claims 100 feet apart and 100 feet square, with parallel mines near right angles to the stream. It explains horizontal measurement of claim size, entitlement to use of naturally flowing water within claims, and water required for proper working, noting water already lawfully appropriated.
An Iowa investment agent quoted in Des Moines says an eastern life insurer boss reported that 11,000,000 dollars invested in Towns shows no paper worth less than 100 cents. He declares Iowa the best investment state, noting nearby Minnesota and Illinois are tied only by proximity to Iowa. The piece extols Iowa’s credit, soil, climate, water, and people while linking low interest rates and easy conditions to the state’s strong reputation.
State of Iowa Fayette county district court invites notice to all concerned that on October 12 1807 a purported last will and testament of Samuel F Crawford late of this county deceased will be presented for proof and admission to probate in West Union Iowa with hearing scheduled for the district court in July De.
State of Iowa District Court notice proceeding for the probate of the last will and testament of Anna M. Crawford late of West Union. Document dated October 12, 1897, admission to probate announced by Clerk H.R. Patmar and Deputy C. G. Nerr.
The department commander of Town selects the B C R N Ry routes with GA L P and Wabash lines for the Buffalo encampment. A special Pullman train leaves Cedar Rapids Aug 21 at 10 PM, arriving Buffalo Jan? morning. Commander Evans and staff and a top state band will ride. Tickets on sale Aug 31 and 22, good till Sept 20, with detailed circulars available from agents.
A fragment warns about coughing danger tied to consumption with a claim that a product named Shilor's Care can save you. Bold initials suggest a promotional medical remedy from a vendor, possibly W. dL Finke.
For sale a farm one mile north of Elgin comprising fifty five acres. Inquiries to Mrs Guvert Thompson at Elgin Iowa.
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Various rail lines offer reduced round trip fares to Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis for the American Pharmacists Association meeting August 20 to September. Tickets available via B N R and G R & N Ry agents, with multiple fall dates and Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota routes included. Additional fall information provided by J Morton and B C R N agents.
The Des Moines Daily News offers farmers half price on flour products due to low market prices. The notice urges farmers to accept the offer, mentions annual conventions in Indianapolis and Cedar Rapids, and advertises flour products and delivery terms.
Auctions advertise The Cedar Rapids Rowe high grade playing cards for sale by agents for the BG K and N Ry. Prices listed include 150 per pick and two packs 2502 with $1.60 per dozen. Buyers are urged to order directly from agents or send remittance to the undersigned in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for postage or express paid delivery.
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