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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
7
An irregular ad boasting repairs and guaranteed work at affordable prices. It mentions Chicago and a lineup including Cooney, Sux, Cagney, and G H Hunt. A dental parlor is listed at 6 Site Dr, RJ, Stoeht’s, with Friday and Saturday events on September 4 and 6.
Local bulletins report prices at Schappy's and Bishops stores, political chatter about Elgin and West Union figures, a Moody mix of social events, band news, and farm notes. Mentions of Dr Ainsworth, L C Avand, and various local venues frame a snapshot of Elgin life with bids, shortages, and upcoming gatherings.
Be Quick About It invites readers to a round trip excursion on the B C R and N Ry to Independence Rycea with a gate price of 1.25. Train departs Elgin 8 50 and arrives Independence 12 80, returning 6 65. Also notes Hero subscriptions and local coal sale by Peter LeHuMan of Elgin Iowa.
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