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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
4
Local residents report Christmas gatherings and visits across Elgin and nearby areas. Snow covers the countryside while families and relatives, including the Moats, Guyer, Rothlisberger, Yearous, Hunsberger, Shaffer, and Chapman households, share holidays and greetings.
Elkader notes record Dr and Mrs A S Patterson observed their 42nd matrimonial year with a dinner for friends. John Funk and wife of Read Township delivered two loads of geese and ducks to Paull and Bink for $145.18. Aug Benson of Highland Township bought nearly 200 acres, now owning about 350, and Chas A Benson, son of Aug Benson, was chosen Deputy Clerk to assist Martin G Hagensick after January 1, 1915.
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast penetrating remedy for rheumatism joints lumbago sciatica and similar aches. Claims instant relief with no rubbing and promotes broad household use for 25 cents with money back satisfaction.
Mrs Wm Larrabee Ir Mrs W I Shaffer and Misses Nellie and Mae Sullivan were in Weet Union Tuesday. Jack Halverson bought the old hall and took possession Tuesday. Col Sweeney and daughter of Osage Mr and Mrs D L Love of Lincoln Neb and Mr and Mrs GC Robbins and children are Christmas guests at Montauk. Brick City Band members celebrated their first anniversary with an oyster supper at Pringle's restaurant after rehearsal Monday night.
Local dealer offers a single lot of White Plymouth Rock hens for sale. Mrs. N M Knoxage and Mrs Meslay advertise by writing or calling for inquiries, noting towns and recent travel for family visits.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. offers one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason verifies the 1886 document. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and urges sending for testimonials. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Hand in your orders now for January numbers. Gift ideas include American Magazine Woman's Home Companion Etude and more with yearly rates listed. Choose any combination or single issue and leave orders at the club office or call Mrs. F. W. Hucius at 32,00.
An advertising blurb urges immediate action at first signs of a cold to prevent complications. It promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as fast penetrating throat relief that soothes irritation and loosens phlegm. Testimonials claim quick improvement after use.
J W Bopp of West Union Iowa invites readers to list farm tenants and buyers for fall, offering farm listings abstract services and title fixes, plus loans on security. He promises no charge for talks, several town properties for sale or rent, and installment plan options with small down payments.
A discussion of specialization shrinking the traditional family physician's reach. The article notes how care now divides into obstetrician, pediatrician, orthopedist, oculist, surgeon, metabolist, and aurist, reducing continuity and the personal bond with patients who trusted a single trusted adviser.
A young woman visits a telegraph office to resend a telegram with a violet scented underscore that reads perfectly lovely. She asks the clerk if adding violet extract would cost extra, and thanks him for the kindness. She plans to send her entire telegram collection through that office to please Arthur.
An extended classified style notice lists numerous Fayette county farms for sale near Elgin Clermont Brainard and Wadena. Holdings range from 60 to 208 acres with varied improvements including houses barns silos and windmills. Prices per acre span 66 to 136 dollars with several up to 200 dollars and terms offered on select listings.
The Robert Wilson Farm 190 acres near a main road with a spring and school, never rented, 160 acres usable quality land, and improvements. Adjacent 93 acre tract also from the estate, both offered to close the Robert Wilson estate at $126 per acre. See these farms at once through The Elgin Land Agency Weibel Bros & Hughes.
An old advertisement urges immediate action against colds and germs. It promotes Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey, claiming it loosens the Mucona, stops the cough, and soothes the lungs. The 10s price is stated as 250 at your Demeryixe.
W and B advertise champion spark plugs for Ford cars. The notice highlights availability and pricing for a range of plugs compatible with Ford models, aimed at motorists seeking reliable ignition components.
Promoters tout California as a premier winter destination with the Panama California Exposition in San Diego and the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. Travelers are urged to use Rock Island Lines, offering broad route choices at the same cost. The Golden State Limited is highlighted as a luxury transcontinental option with low-altitude travel and flexible one-way or round trips.
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