Local Advertisements and notices from Elgin area shops
A flood of early 20th century local ads promotes Capper & Shaffer grocer and shoe departments, Finke’s Drug Store photography services, Hartwig’s Lung Balm, Golden Eagle flour, and New York Store by Halverson. A sudden Auburn man Dan Maze dies after husking corn, per the Argo, with details on daily purchases and product endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoma’s
Finke
Wvest Union den
Finko’s
EA CO
Lotrab Capper & Shaffer's
Grooveries
Capper & Shaffer’s
Kono
G. D. Conk's
Firedt
Misses
Childrens
Capper & Shitter's
Elgin
Erfrnide & Lawrence
Minnesota
Houg & Rowlam
Hartwig
Mulley
Chicago
Mary Kieren
Emerald
Union
Albert
Halvarson's
New York
Nudigon & Halverson
Dan Maze
Auburn
Millinery Goods for Sale as Christmas Jewelry Arrives
Mrs. Ghas. Becker advertises selling her remaining millinery stock and a new jewelry line suitable for Christmas gifts at very low prices. She seeks quick sale before January 1, 2901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghas. Becker
West Union Residents Visitor Notes And Local Visits
The report lists multiple residents and visitors around West Union and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Pecryiin, Misson Halverson, Frank Smith, Frei Moser, Baits Christ, Mrs Geo White, Dr Mattoon, Mrs Ogle, Mrs Luther Bhuster, John Christ Sr, Mrs Eling Pringte, Givout, Mrs Godfred Moser, Mrs Gidmundson and children, Mrs Richards, Miss Lizale Kilnman, Argo Mra Uryant Meg Pingey Miz Dickinson, D C Emlth, Joe Nye, Auan Rubyer, Ben Titus, W G Kinney, Aug Benson, Charles Hunsberger, Scarshong, Evule, Al Schort, Rudy Muehlenthater, and others. They travel to Ellio, Decorah, Clermont, Elgin, Chicago, and Buin area for visits, business, church events, and hunting trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misson Halverson
Under
Frank Smith
Régor
Frei Moser
Manchester
Baits Christ
West Waio
Geo. White
Mattoon
Elgie
Keene
N.D
Ogle
Highland
Ello
Luther Bhuster
John Christ
Decorah
Jul
Eling Pringte
Cleront
Elgin
Givout
Postville
Freluy
Godfred Moser
Gidmundson
Chidyen
Reignas
Clermont
Richards
Edgewood
Mrs. Branco
Elie
Lizale Kilnman
Tlyria
West Union
Parry
Charlie Kilel
Joe Nye
Auaan Rubyer
Ben Titus
U. Baldwin
Aeand
County Suint
W.G. Kinney
Deett Huntiig
Cfor Bey Wwenls
Auaru Obaeryer
Aug Benson Wid
Chele Ohman
Oday Ruplis
Viesitioer
Beso
Western horses bring mishaps to Elgin riders
In Elgin during the first week, Malvin Richie, a 25-year-old farmer and horseman, was struck by a swinging saddle horn after a neighbor attempted to lasso an Oregon horse. Franks Desart and Clive Peters also suffered injuries from ramping ranch ponies, Peters breaking two leg bones when bucking ended on a bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anothier Bronen
Albright Place
Elgin
Malvin Richie
Albright
Wad
Mal
Montana
Mlgin
Oregon
Richie
Mel
Horge
Melvin
Elin
Yrano Desart
France
Franc
Franc Desart
Brondon
Clivley Peters
Brainard
Peters
Notice to Settle in Elgin Iowa
Notice to settle debts issued by Atonzo Eay of Elgin Iowa. Warning all who owe money to contact at Wyome in Elgin before December 15, 2000 to arrange settlement after Shavte ceased business. Indebted parties urged to call prior to the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shavte
Elgin
Wyome
Atonzo Eay
Iowa
Notice to Knudigen & Unlver Son store customers
Notice to customers of the Knudigen and Universal store at Kigin that they must settle accounts by December 4, 1000. Call at the stereo to settle at the earliest date. Also announces Homosceneia encursion tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month at all Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Knuatson
Knudigen & Universon
Kigin
Leaint Tnt
Burlington, Cedar Rapid & Northern Railway
Jiller
Agp&ta
Bcr&nry
Cedar Rapids
BGR & N Ry Agents Sell Tickets to Chicago Exposition
Announcement notes that agents of the BGR & N Ry will handle tickets to the Chicago Exposition. Details are limited by terse wording. The notice lists several agents and mentions Cedar Rapids.
Travel deal to Florida or California with exclusive rates
Exvursion rates via BOR&N Ry offer stopover privileges and long limits. Consult agent or contact duo G Farmer, AGP and T A, Collar Rapids for arrangements.
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Florida
Old Mexico
California
BO R& N Ry
G Farmer
AGP & T A
Collar Rapids
Myrrh and Modern Manners From a Grandmother Sage
A fragmented column blends old beauty tips with social critique. Myrrh is praised as a dental aid and breath freshener, while an aging actress cites simple routines for youth. The piece muses on diamonds, dancing, and gendered decorum in society.
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Abyssinia
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Womet
Condor Confounded by Humble Chicago Dog
A rare condor at Lincoln Park escaped its cage after a door latch loosened. A small local dog pursued and seized the bird by the leg, dragging it away before keepers intervened. The incident left staff astonished as the big bird was returned to its enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andes
Anon
Lincoln Park
Chilldren
West
Hot Springs Arkansas Health Resort Reduced Rates
The Hot Springs of Arkansas promoted as the nation’s great health resort endorsed by the government for rheumatism neuralgia and related ills. Winter climate attracts visitors to 200 hotels of various grades with reduced railway rates via BC R and N Ry. For details contact John G. Farmer in Cedar Rapids and the Bureau of Information in Hot Springs Arkansas.
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Hot Springs
Arkansas
BC R & N Ry
United States
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Bureau of Information
Ark
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly Subscription Drive
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly seeks new subscribers with a loyalty program offering 204 prizes in cash for top recruitment. The campaign promises energetic management, improved content, and a one dollar yearly price. Write to Leslie’s Monthly House, 141-1? Wifi Ave., New York, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leslie
Popular Monthly
Tértis Lo Rook Leslie Voblshity Mouse
Wifi Ave
New York
Tiinve Iiely Opens Klein Shop For Clocks And Jewelry
Tiinve Iiely settled in Klein and opened an office and repair shop at the Gus Gunder-BON Machinery Wire where he will repair clocks watches and jewelry. He promises reasonable charges and satisfaction. T. C. Konann notes his long experience as a jeweler in Nerway and invites customers to bring watches and jewelry for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Ofice
Tama
T. C. Konann
Guntherson
Olle
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Elgin Roller Mills
Light of Elgin
Embligh & Lawrene
Proprietors
TLE Post Office
Holzer
Froprietor
Benson
Bro’s
Elgis
Pss
Ansrabveks
I. B. Jenkins’ Abstract Co
West Union Iowa
Pecryiin
Ohay
Valdu Ene Toble
Elgto
Antyeday
Aoidty Efcudbatat
Uetp
Seaman Cuaumners. Ag
Uaa
Seth Ty 7
Central Tebaces “Company
Ho Botts
Thy
Wo Ag
Vury Food
BGR & N Ry
Rolind
de Veimer
Gp & TM
Bird
PRIOE
Kewanee
Stoehr
T. 0
Roland
Jyiax Raffauy
B. Schori & CO
Elida
Hiwn
Chio
Neen
Boverty
Siehis Pharmacy
Higin
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