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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
2
City workers face reduced purchasing power as warrants fall below par amid money market instability. Officials cite bond financing delays until after the election, with contracts noting uncertainty and cautious markets. The piece highlights broader impacts on wages and municipal finances.
Hon Reuben Noble died Saturday in McGregor Town Iowa after a week of indisposition He was born April 14 1821 in Adards county Mis and moved to Clayton county in 1849 He served in Iowa politics as speaker of the house in 1853 54 and was district judge later He was a prominent Democrat with a wide influence and long partnership with Congressman Updegrail
A Walter Wilcox letter from Mexico refutes a prior claim that Mexicans are far inferior to U.S. citizens. It argues that if a Mexican earns 50 cents a day for one sixth the work, an American would earn $3 for similar output, labeling the wages as very good for a laborer.
Abraham Slimmer of Waverly pledges matching support for the Home for Aged Women in Cedar Rapids. Citizens will raise 25000 dollars, 15000 for new buildings and grounds, Slimmer to match with another 25000. Fall into winter timing noted.
The text laments a flawed civil service reform and urges public attention to the issue. It mentions Misa Harrison and scientific men advocating reinstatement, alongside a note about Beeton supporters. It also advertises selling high grade playing cards by agents of the B. C. RGN. Ry. with prices and ordering details.
The St Joseph Herald weighs the 1896 contest and jokes that the nation can only be thankful if McKinley or Bryan win for four years with no whiskers in the White House. The remark casts a light, humorous tone on living under a candidate’s tenure.
Proper time to set out straiyberry plants is now. The store offers a limited stock with B HL protecting hand and fingers. They urge customers to come early as plants will sell quickly.
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