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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
4
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin emerges as a potential iron ore hub after a vast 60 by 40 mile deposit near the town is discovered and leased to eastern capitalists. Development is expected, with the river likely to serve as transport to the ore before shipment, potentially making the town a world leading ore center.
Little Leo Mounce is ill in Oak Grove. Weekday and weekend visits are noted among residents including Will Wing, Marie Holzer, Arlie Holzer, Hull Brabham, Guldie Mounce, El Boyles, Mrs. Edd Boyle, Ward Brabham, Earl Bennett, Nels Helms, J. P. Craft, Farn Craft, Henry Flotzer, Tommy Greathead, Robert Wilson family, Robbie Wilson, Lysle, Marjia, Goldie Mounce, and others. Ailing child Leo Mounce receives attention. several social calls occur at homes in the community.
Four week regimen promises liver stimulation improved digestion and blood purification. Claims include clear skin and overall well being with active start. Available at the City Drug Store.
May Fritz of Elgin visited Miss Amy Richards in West Union, while Mrs. Frank Cotherman spent days with Miss Hazel McMillan in Elgin. Mrs. M. Roberts returned to Elgin after attending L. H. Eastman’s funeral. L. H. Eastman’s illness and death prompted Mrs. N. W. Eastman to travel from Elgin. Judge Hobson and Court Reporter Comstock returned home after court at Waukon, with Decorah travel ahead. Mrs. J. W. Crowe from Fairfax visited J. W. Dwyer. she had been in Clermont. Mrs. Wade Tupper travelled to Postville to meet Miss Mabel Ackley, returning from Baraboo, Wisconsin, for a several day stay. Supervisor Gunderson announced the Feb 14 good roads meeting, with details to follow next week. Wes Butler rented the H. L. Adams farm to try farming this summer. Remembrance of Rev. Daniel Russell, father of the minister who wed Helen Gould, who once occupied the local Presbyterian pulpit.
An advertiser urges workers to take Electric Bitters when worn down by illness or force of labor, claiming the tonic rebuilds strength from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction. A note mentions Mrs. B. Hughes with grip and a related health complaint.
Sunday incident reports Florence Hand cutting a deep gash above her eye after striking a piano stool but she is reported as recovering well. Mrs. Gus Boyer and daughters Irene and Grace of Elgin with Horace Yack as chauffeur visited Wm. A Walther family. Grace stayed longer. Wm. F. Kleinpell returned from Dubuque where Ella was in Finley Hospital. Mrs. Kleinpell also ill but improving. Elkader Alumni Association met to plan a farewell party for Supt. Rubt Rienow and Mrs. Evans at the schoolhouse on Saturday evening February 1, 1913 at 8 o'clock, with guests invited.
A Niagara Missouri mother notes Dr King’s New Discovery transformed her pale weak sick boy. The testimonial claims the remedy tastes good and is harmless and effective for colds coughs throat and lung troubles. The note encourages purchasing at the Crry Drea Store.
Hon C Miller received four pairs of Japanese ring tailed pheasants from the State Game and Fish Warden and will release them in the forests of northern Pleasant Valley and southern Clermont townships. Mrs Haas underwent abdominal tumor surgery at Finley hospital in Dubuque. Reports from Mr Haas indicate recovery is progressing and she expects to be home in ten days to two weeks. Emory Nelson at Swedish hospital in Minneapolis recovering from hip surgery with good progress. His mother Mrs A J Paulson and husband visited him last week. Emmory’s friends hope he will soon return home.
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for irritated throat and lungs. Claims to soothe chronic hacking cough relieve tickling feel and taste pleasant. Says use once and always used. Sold at City Drive Store.
Josie Nais visited relatives at St. Olaf while T Knutson remained very ill under Dr Hadsel care. Theodore and Mehan Loftsgard left for Iowa City Tuesday. Mrs R L Reierson improving after illness. Rev N Arveson joined 8 E Nelson at their home. Cornelius Olson and Clarence Kirkeberg returned from Forest City. Oscar and Lynn Hanson visited uncle A O Nyborg then returned home. The Loftsgards and family attended a surprise at Gunder Fellum home near Farmereburg. Clara Opperud, previously in La Crosse hospital, returned home much improved. Mrs Thos Olson and son Joseph returned from La Crosse after Joseph’s appendicitis operation. Mr and Mrs P B Gisleson of Orchard, Iowa, visiting locals. Pesta guests hosted at B Nelbon’s in honor of P Hy Gisleson and others.
Pleasant Point social notes describe visits among the Wilson and Griesinger families, Sunday gatherings, and skating by local youths. Mrs. Wilson and relatives are mentioned, with several neighbors as afternoon callers and illness notes. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised with testimonials from J R Wells of Floydada.
Auctioneers Waters and Onson offer at the Chas H Neidman farm near Gander, Luana, and Postville on Tuesday February 11 at 10:00 AM. The sale includes 10 horses, 49 hogs, 7 milch cows and calves, 7 yearling steers, 10 tons hay, 800 bushels corn, 600 oats, assorted machinery, carts, and harness. Olaf O Berg, proprietor, with terms 7 percent credit.
Auction notice for John son Bros Iowa Vitrified Hollow Tile Silos and Climax Ensilage cutters with farm rented near West Union and Brainard Iowa. Begins 10:30 a m Friday February 21 1913 featuring 26 Thoroughbreds and 23 other cattle plus farm implements. Free lunch at noon with usual terms. McMasters Bros. West Union Ia. Also includes weather dispatch from Newport News Virginia noting signs winter may be ending.
The page blends event plugs like a music ball at Elgin Opera House on February 16 with brief local notes. It mentions meat market specials, road issues, court decisions on conspiracies, real estate offerings, legislative bills, and assorted personal updates framing a busy town snapshot.
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