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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
8
On and after January 1, 1914 the weight limit for fourth glass mail parcels changes across zones. First two zones rise to 60 pounds, zones three to eight rise to 20 pounds. Postal rates for parcels over 4 ounces vary by zone with escalating charges per pound or fraction.
On January 17 1914 the creamery sells all butter milk for one year from February 1 1914 to February 1 1915 at public auction. Bids considered by the Board of Directors. Euan Farmers Dairy Company reserves right to reject all bids.
A masquerade dance will be held Tuesday January 13 1913 at the Clermont opera house. Carp enter's five piece harp orchestra will provide music and cash prizes will be awarded for best and comic costumes. You are invited to attend.
The Elgin column lists ads for sales of goods and animals, holiday dances at the Opera House with Carpenter's orchestra, visits by residents from nearby towns, weather notes, and local happenings. It mentions horses, cattle, and a fire on the D Ernst farm, plus Christmas well wishes and local business notices.
A Saturday event at the Savings Bank lobby reports a sum of money left behind awaiting owner. The notice asks the owner to call the bank. The fragment also mentions family visits from Iowa City and Fayette, with references to Moléy Spirits pricing and gasoline at 20c per gallon.
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