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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
7
An Oregon letter from E D Alexander urges readers to support a price increase for a six column quarto at $1.00 per year, praising the Econo paper and noting his long newspaper career. He encloses a 2.00 check to credit before the price rises, expressing agreement with the Iowa editorial tone.
Rules for Christmas Giving advise thoughtful, modest giving and warn against ostentation, with cautions about affordability. The text notes Geo Blow's expected arrival from Bellona Falls Vermont on Friday, Arthur Stoehr visiting from Talmond Wis, Mrs Rudy Lehman’s home visit, Peter MacKellar’s days at his son's home, and attendance at the Robbins West wedding.
The Iowa State College at Ames presents Facts on Iowa drawn from the Iowa State Register and Farmer data. Iowa totals include farms 229000, hogs 10000000, sheep 658000, horses 1400000, chickens 19000000, dairy cows 1500000, population 2250000, manufacturers 15000, bees stands 139000, acres of corn 9800000, oats 4695000, wheat 1898000, vege t a b les 81500, land area 66 025 square miles, improved land 80000000 acres, value of farms 3880000000, coal fields 7000 square miles, hive stock value 194000000, and militia 500000. Additional notes mention cabinet officers furnished by Iowa and farm economic figures, with several typos and OCR artifacts.
Traders anticipate strong holiday business as Elgin shops stock up and compete with city centers. Dry goods clothing confectionery shoes and groceries show attractive windows. merchants urge residents to support local businesses by placing orders with home stores that can supply almost anything.
The article notes services at the German Baptist Church with a Christmas Eve 8 p.m. program by the Sunday school and advises properly addressing gifts. It mentions a state plan to purchase land for an epilepsy home, illness updates on Eldred Patterson, surgery details, a birthday surprise for Mrs. Frank Greenley, and best wishes from friends, including Mrs. R W Muehlenthaler.
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