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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
2
A fragmented article discusses the meat inspection stamp as a guarantee of wholesomeness under U S food safety oversight. It references state anecdotes about Delaware Maryland Idaho Oregon and Iowa census preparations for 1925, plus a stray accident report and local ads about sorghum and junk prices.
Beamer Tire Shop of West Union Iowa advertises auto top and curtain repair services including new tops back curtains opening doors and radiator repairs vulcanizing and contact at phone 1681. Children have bad eyes claims a Sioux City oculist noting one in ten schoolchildren have perfect sight and warning against labeling pupils as lazy or stupid before checking vision.
Fredericksburg road to the Fayette county line has been gravelled with careful work. Fayette county hopes to gravel the remaining section in spring to ease travel west and northwest. The Fayette County Union reports the improvement, while noting costs limit paving this end.
Local notices announce a December 18 dance at the Elgin Opera House with Carpenter providing music and welcome attendees. Farm for rent near West Baton on Clermont road lists 265 acres. Various social updates mention travel to Waterloo and Des Moines, family health news, and shop ads for Berg and Falba garages in Hawkeye Crescent area.
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