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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
9
A devil by the take of fre laments leaving his post as ammunition master amid a fiery throne in the skies. He laments not keeping up with the art of running hell, wishing to pass his duties to great war men and seek a new assignment.
Ray DeSart handles mail between Cedar Rapids and Pastville this week while D O Forbes of Olympia sends a money order for the Echo extending his subscription well into 1918. The family is reported happy though Mrs. Mary Skarshoug has been ill. Livertrond aids her ailment. The next U S court term opens in Waterloo in January. Fayette county will have BR O Woodard of West Union on the petit jury.
Col Charles W. Bopp a 50 year old man visiting St Luke's hospital in Detroit caused a disturbance among patients. He claimed to be selling automobiles and attempted to recruit C J Casper Anna Jil a patient into what was described as mental dealing. The incident led to his placement in a detention hospital.
John Kalb and family attended the silver wedding anniversary of Chas Huebner and his wife in Postville last Saturday. Relatives and friends gathered for the event reported as a joyful celebration.
The Arizona wild horse scam defrauded many, with victims including Bert Tu Garner of Belle Fourche who traded goods and cash for 1000 horses. Witnesses testified about phantom herds sold for as little as 1000 dollars to 256000 dollars, while other excerpts question civic engagement and rising garbage costs impact city services.
We can suit your every fancy in underwear for ladies misses and children. Any style short sleeves low neck light medium and heavy weight union suits. We have not lost a sale on men's underwear this season, showing the completeness of our stock. Let us fix you out in underwear this winter.
A vivid catalog note showcases a splendid assortment of Christmas handkerchiefs with colored borders in pure linen, boxed in fancy sets of three. Pictured kerchiefs appeal to children, offered at 2 for 5 cents with Ivory Novelty Goods promoted as ideal gifts.
White kid gloves priced at 1.50, knit and fabric gloves and mittens, suede dress gloves for men at 1.75. Largest variety shown for Christmas time with prices mostly unchanged from last season.
The shoe trade has risen this fall with strong sales. Readers are urged to consider gifts, featuring Queen Quality and Beals Special for misses and ladies, plus Plorsheims and Beals Special for men.
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