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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
4
A catalog note describes men's driving mittens and a set of accessories including a pair of shoes a dress shirt a necktie a traveler's set a belt fancy garters silk socks cashmere socks cuff links and hand bags all priced at two dollars. A large display of hand painted glassware 80 tumblers sherbets creamers sugars cake plates and salad bowls in fancy boxes plus a line of floral design ribbons at 40 cents a yard.
Travel items highlight a three piece bathroom set priced from 80 cents to 1 75 dollars with a big line of fancy bath towels starting at 25 cents and up.
Miss Lilbbie Kingman visited in the Wenger home Sunday afternoon. Mrs C Wenger spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs Fred Reichert. Frank Hunsberger and family spent Sunday at the Jerome Yearons home. Mr and Mrs Don Cummings are the parents of a new baby born last week. Ray Lee and Hilda Klingman visited the Andrew Year souse home. George and Freddie Klingman were visitors Sunday at the Gilson home. Eleanor Bohnolder visited Fred Rothinberger Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Klingman visited the G A Gibson home Sunday. Harriet Mosby of Elgin visited Dorothy Gilson from Saturday to Wednesday. Walter Wenger and Bert Benson were guests at the Philman Larson home Sunday afternoon. Ray Shaffer and family spent Sunday at the Will Seward home near Fayette. Weather was rainy and disagreeable Monday and Tuesday, then fine yesterday. Miss Hilda Klingman visited McGragor Friday and Saturday for a Teachers Meeting. Highland youths attending a school at Elgin enjoyed a vacation Monday and Tuesday due to Teachers Meeting at Oelwein. Arrangements are being made for Christmas Exercises and a free at the a church. Some schools planning for Christmas Kansas.
A local advert offers a big line of Young Fellow neckwear priced from 25 cents to 1 dollar. Shop features a selection aimed at men seeking affordable options in a readymade wardrobe update.
Slippers priced from 90c to $1.85 are offered in colors pink green cerise blue red black and brown. The ad highlights affordable house footwear for women with several color options.
A compact ad lists specials: Jello 15c, matches 2 for 25c, macaroni 3 for 25c, soda 8c per package, corn flakes 3 for 25c, Grapenuts 2 for 25c, thread spool 5c, peas 15c per can.
A listing describes items including Kiddies Wagons Carts School Sets and varied textiles and garments such as Tops Silk Petticoats Georgette waists and Bedrooom Slippers Also noted are wash machines wash boilers gloves stockings mittens and gloves plus toilet sets manicure sets handkerchiefs hand bags and collar and cuff sets seller offers a wide array of household and personal items for prospective buyers.
The subject is receiving excellent care and many friends express hope for steady improvement. The tone conveys goodwill and a positive outlook as support from acquaintances persists.
The ad proclaims a cure for catarrh at all stages through internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims Hall’s Catarrh Medicine strengthens constitution and offers $100 for any failing case. Testimonials available upon request from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Priced 76 cents.
A new dictionary was found for the high school assembly room while basketball practice paused due to the influenza presence. Mr. Plokot of Chicago spoke at Friday noon, and physics apparatus funding valued at 250 appears in part. Teachers attended an influenza-affected institute at Calwern, with plans to keep classes going if possible.
The Elgin Echo reports the Victory Girls aim to raise twelve thousand one hundred thirty dollars with a current pledge total of one thousand seven hundred forty eight dollars eighty two cents. Influenza slowed efforts but counties Illy ria Dover Westfield and Putnam may push over the top as volunteers push cash and pledges to support soldiers abroad. Mrs Jane Harrington visits Calmar and West Union to settle her mother estate while local volunteers feel pride in hosting a Christmas effort for servicemen.
Survey results from Fayatta County conducted by the Food Administration are released. Figures include Auburn 3883 Banks 5278 Bathiol 4463 and the report notes promises of prompt publication upon completion.
In Elgin a morning train incident involved a card drop and a noted presence of patients who drive or train. Optical equipment and instruments were mentioned with grinding of lenses as part of service.
A reader writes about an overdue subscription and pressure to settle the bill. The note requests prompt payment, noting the delay and seeking resolution. No additional names or specifics are provided.
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