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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
7
An eclectic local ad page mentions paying high prices for poultry, kidney health claims for DeWitt’s Kidney & Bladder Pills, men’s work shoes at Kniel & Rubger’s, and recent visits by Roy Conner with family, plus flannel stock and a Minneapolis couple on a wedding tour.
Mrs A M Weibel hosted a Sunday evening gathering with several friends. Rev Draewel plans to depart for Sheffard Monday to lead revival meetings. Mrs O W Nicklaus presided at a six o'clock dinner for a few friends Monday. The Waverly sugar factory produced 14 carloads of sugar the prior week and payroll rose to 6500 dollars semi monthly.
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Guaranteed to keep time for twenty years various designs and sizes exceptional value for that little money. Listen these watches were laid down at our store at the lowest conceivable price we pass them on to you for a very small advance. Listen Acatn This offer can not be duplicated for less Money anywhere in the land. Call and let us show you these watches. If you have been waiting for an out of the ordinary watch offer, here you are.
A skeptical note warns that money spent on out of town jewelry worsens everyone’s finances and urges readers to bring the mail order proposition for verification. The piece hints at duplicating offers and promises a demonstration to prove the claim.
A cautionary note on buying jewelry from pictures in a newspaper. The piece argues you cannot judge a watch or jewel by image alone and stresses the need to inspect in person or consult a expert before purchasing to avoid regret.
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