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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
4
Karl D Fisk optometrist schedules his seventeenth northeast Iowa visit with routine patient exams in Elgin and surrounding towns. He will stay at Hotel Dewey on Friday September 4th during this trip.
An advertisement urges taking a vacation for health and nerves, arguing cheap or fatigueing trips harm health. It touts Colorado as a premier destination with diverse scenery and sports, promoting Rock Island Lines as the travel route.
The offer targets patients who travel by car or rail and promises a special rate. The note also touts an in town optical office with the finest equipment and instruments that stay in town rather than moving between locations.
Elizabeth Abbey petitions for administration of Frederick Abbey absentee estate in Fayette County Iowa. The petition notes his seven year absence from Higin and unknown whereabouts, his ownership of property including lots BR and 4 in block 10 Second Addition to Elgin, and seeks letters of administration to Rudy Moser. A Sept 10 1917 hearing date is set unless objections are filed.
Floyd Odegard is reported on the sick list. Several residents hosted and visited family and friends including Tom Hanson, Jake Christen, Adolph Hanson's circle, and the Torkelson home. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Holm, with multiple gatherings at Alek Baumgartner, John Leuchtenmacher, and other homes through Sunday and Monday.
Stomach and liver disorders cause misery and may be avoided with Chamberlain's Tablets. Give them a trial. they cost a quarter. For sale by Stoshr & Co.
Oak Grove News reports a West Union fair last week with residents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kohl attending state fair this week. Community members hosted and visited at homes of Will Wings Elgin Ward Brabham Beulah Bartholomew Ed Boyles and others. A new Ford car was bought by Isaac Moynahan. threshing machine noise fills the ridge as families enjoy Sunday gatherings.
The late Mary Stahl's homestead in Eleix Iowa listed for auction comprising Lots 5 6 7 and 8 in block eleven Connors second addition to Lutra Fayette county Iowa. The sale is scheduled for shelter 1917 at 1 o'clock p.m. Jennié Harringtéy executor Goheen Goheen Attorneys.
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