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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1915

Page

4

Clermont News Entries From The Enterprise Brief Local Notes

The Rook Island repaired around the depot while residents travel for business and visit. Mark Anderson leaves for Livingston Montana to manage farm crops. Postmaster Elizabeth Crow attends Iowa postmasters convention in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. J H Sheehan visit Minneapolis. Emma Shave returns from Elgin West Union and Auburn. Madge Wherry and daughters visit W B Miller home. BF Burt family relocate to Waukon. Harry Becker arrives from Waterloo to run the new barber shop. A G Becker arrives from San Diego to visit old stomping grounds. Dr King’s New Discovery advertised for cough relief with 45 years of use and money-back guarantee.

Rook Ialand Mark Anderson La‘ving Montana Elizabeth Crow Waterloo Iowa J. H. Sheehan Minneapolis Emma Shave Elgin West Union Auburn Madge Wherry W. B. Miller Burt Waukon Clermont Harry Becker H. F. Burt A. G. Becker San Diego

Elkader News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Accident

Attorney W. W. Davidson and family returned home from South Dakota. Jacob Evanson of Des Moines visits his uncle B. M. Benson and family in Highland township. Ed Gehring and son from Fayette County visit Elkader relatives and discuss Allen Bros. John F. Johnson and family from Wagner and Rew visit Elkader, with Glesne and Aberdeen residents also in town. Otto Gusti injured three fingers and a thumb while unloading a traction engine at the depot. he seeks care from Dr. McGrath and expects a full recovery.

W. W. Davidson South Dakotas Jacob Evanson Des Moines B. M. Benson Highland Township Ed Gehring Fayette County Elkader Allen Bros John F. Johnson Wagner Rew Glesne Aberdeen N.D Otto Gusti Dr. McGrath Happe

Kicapoo Worm Killer Promises Child Health Restore

Advert sees worm infestation harming children causing poor nourishment growth disorders and digestive issues. Claims one fourth to one of these candy lozenges relieves worms and regulates bowels. Urges parents to buy an original 25 cent box from the druggist as a simple sure remedy.

The Will to Rise After a Fall

A quote on perseverance notes that giving up on the first sign of difficulty leads nowhere and self doubt fuels failure. True progress comes from facing risk, building resolve, and enduring to complete a task despite opposition. The measure of success is the strengthened will and the inner joy of accomplishment.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised by Cheney Firm

Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every cataract cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886 by A. W. Gleason. Ad touts testimonials and Toledo, Ohio sales through druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co A. D A.W. Gleason Hall Ohio

Cheery Valley Social Notes Roundup

John Leuchtenmacher senior 48 owner of a new car. Hanson hosted guests Tuesday and called on Chris Johnsons Monday. Clara Pfarrer spent Sunday at Alex Baumgartner home. Mrs Sam Hofer and children visited Christen Bros. Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jacely Surt joined at Christen Bros. Monday. Anna Reinhart returned to work at the Dewey Hotel after a week with relatives. Mrs John Meyer and Harold enjoy days at the parental home. Mrs Wild Chase and Floyd visited Mrs Rosa Meyer and family. Mrs Fred Dennler and Margarite Coffman spent Sunday with John Leachmenacher home. Mrs M Thews and sons John and Robert along with Willie Kroeger of Rock Island visit relatives.

John Leuchtenmacher Sr Hanson Chris Johnsons Clara Pfarrer Alex Baumgartner Sam Hofer Christen Bros Jacely Surt Anna Reinhart Dewey Hotel John Meyer Little Sory Harold Wild Chase Got Floyd Rosa Meyerr Fred Dennler Margarite Carl Coffman John Leach‘tenmacher

Will and probate notice for Samuel Bracker in Iowa court

Notice in Fayette County Iowa District Court announces the September 18 1915 hearing for proof and admission of Samuel Bracker's last will and testament. Also includes an advertisement urging relief from constipation with Dr King's New Life Pills promising a morning bowel movement.

Dr. King

Notice to bidders for lots in Conner's addition Lutra Higin Town

The undersigned will receive bids for lots one two three and four in block nine in Conner's addition to Lutra Higin Town until September 1 1916 at West Union. Bids to be paid in cash if sale is made and sale subject to the approval of the District Court judge of Fayette County Town Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Harvey Smith Guardian of Ormond N Hopkins

Conner Lutra Higin Wast Union District Court Fayette County Harvey Smith Ormond N. Hopkins

A Medical Chest And Local Church Event Highlight August News

A 25 cent medical chest promises Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for toothache, bruises, sprains, and more while Elgin auto business leaders plan for a church reopening this Sunday afternoon in Ilyria. Community notes cover a comedy program at Ilyria church basement, August weather chatter, and local social visits and travels.

Ilyria Elgin Auto Driving Stubbens Ihyria John Falk A. M. Welber Positile

Vanderlip on the nature of banking and its link to farming

The article quotes F A Vanderlip president of National City Bank of New York explaining banking as gathering idle money into a pool, the role of drafts and checks to multiply money's efficiency, and how clearing houses and interbank settlements keep community commerce stable. He stresses bank credit must be as solid as cash.

F. A. Vanderlip National City Bank of New York Ieee A

Public Forum on Railroads and Public Relations

Industrial leaders urge face to face dialogue between railroads and people. B P Ripley of Santa Fe argues reforms lack full effect as hostile legislation continues despite quieter winter sessions. He notes state railroad commissions act as advocates for people, yet railroads seek fair treatment and justice, warning that continued underpayment will reduce service quality and force costly reforms.

V.—E. P. Ripley If Corporation B. P. Ripley The Santa Feoailroad State Railroad Commission Bng

Free ports urged to boost America's world trade position

Public Forum feature quotes Mr. F C Howe, Federal Immigration Commissioner, arguing free ports near U S coasts would attract ships avoiding tariff walls. He cites Hamburg as a model, notes benefits for export, banking, and international credit, and says reciprocal trade and wealth exchange are essential for long-term balance.

Federal Commissioner of Immigration Germany England Hamburg New York America London Netherlands Mr. Howe South America Asia Africa

West Union real estate and loan services advertise rentals and farms

A local notice offers farm rentals and sales in West Union with listings of town properties, abstracts, and title work. The ad promises numerous farms, installment plans, small loans, and detailed guidance on securing abstracts and avoiding title defects.

Expositions in California Offer Great Travel Opportunities

The Panama-California Exposition at San Diego and the Panama-Pacific International Exposition at San Francisco present the best chance for Americans to view their own country. Travelers can choose from several routes and limited trains such as the Golden State Limited Rocky Mountain Limited and Californian. Low round trip fares with liberal stopover privileges and long return limits.

California San Diego San Francisco Golden State Rocky Mountain Limited

Magazine Subscriptions Offered By Curtis Publishing Co

The Curtis Publishing Co. offers Country Gentleman at $1 annually and promotes The Saturday Evening Post with Arnold Bennett reporting from the western front. Also advertised are Ladies' Home Journal and subscription orders via Mrs F W Hughes. A second hand gasoline engine is for sale, and locals Thelma Kaudtson Frances Skarshoug visited Decorah for the fair. Mrs John Falk and daughter Maris visited Elkader.

Curtis Publishing Co Country Gentleman Iowa Saturday Evening Post Arnold Bennett Ladies’ Home Journal F. W. Hughes Dho Echo Office Thelma Kaudtson Frances Skarshoug Decorah John Falk Maris Elkader

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clermont News the Enterprise Costa Only Little Elkader News the Democrat Cheery Valley News Lowa Samuel Bracker West UN Ds Town John Tartley Eva Johnson S. H. Danks Fred Kohler Mc.Gragor Gtoche Inf. C. Howe Mary Talso Furnish Nlec J. W. Bopp Reckioland Gronie Gels A. Akers ELQIN Stoehr Jor Cedar Rapids Elglo and Bralaard Elgin Roller Mills Weibel Bros Draymen L H. Conigisky Ced A. R Rapids C. O. Fothergill, M. D. Focusene Phybluian and Su Reton Calle Peompry Arawerto Ony and Aight Fine Reaueere Urowey Hotel H. S. Hadsel, M.D Citizens’ State Bank Wahuy Grain and Steel Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co Newark
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