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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
5
Chas W. Moore of Ford City Pennsylvania burned his hand badly in an electrical furnace. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and recovered quickly. Also notes visitations, new baby, a move to West Bend, a fakir warning in Raymond, and an upcoming lecture by Robert Parker Miles on February 20.
Weather patterns shift from late February into March with major snow and blizzards in the central and northern states while tropical rains and thunder arrive in southern regions. Storms expand from February 27 into March 1, intensifying early March with continued unsettled, windy conditions across the country.
Public auction announced by R F Dewey for Mrs Belle Pinney with items including carpet room set, refrigerator, wardrobes, chests, beds, stove, dishes, carpets, tools, and garden gear. Sale Saturday February 10 starting 1 PM with bids by five dollars and under, cash, or credit to one year at eight percent with approved security. Elias Benson noted in West Union on Friday on business.
Rural route plans expand post office territories and routes across the county. Officials expect broader coverage, with debates on road upkeep and the system’s impact on local roads and rural deliveries. A separate note highlights Dr King’s New Discovery cure for consumption and local advertisements.
The discussion centers on a pure food law for Iowa. Proponents argue that interstate mail order houses from Chicago and other centers escape state controls under commerce laws, harming Iowa merchants who can't compete with cheaper adulterated goods. A national measure would bind manufacturers, but reach across state lines is uncertain.
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga endorses Electric Bitters as a great remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Two bottles restored strength enabling a three mile walk in fifty minutes with potential to walk more. Sold under guarantee by a dry goods store Moehlen- Thaler Bros.
A debtor warns of collection and calls for prompt settlement while noting high advertising rates in the Ladies' Home Journal. A correspondent recalls inquiries about rates for full page and quarter page ads, with a quip on advertising costs and social events in Paterson's ball.
Readers urged to save money by reading the week's ads. Mentions showy apparel lines from T. J. Capper Berg the Clothier Fred Gehring and Mueh leuthaler Bros with early price incentives.
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