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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
5
A promotional plea declares the price for a year at one dollar or about a penny per issue. It invites readers to subscribe, arguing the cost is small and the paper is worth a smile if you appreciate it, urging subscribers to renew.
A long account recounts hog cholera, its spread in 35 states by 1896, and farmer Oliver Wade of Clermont presenting a treatment. The piece describes experiments with six healthy hogs fed organs of dead animals, results in three pens, and Wade’s claim of high cure rates, urging readers to judge by outcomes.
Mrs Mary Kingterl files notice against Oulwe Incorporate seeking BB,500 for injuries after stepping into a hole along West Chinelus Street near Parketreet. The complaint details a sidewalk defect about L950 feet west of Parketreet that caused a sprain and serious injuries.
County officials pursued Paxton charged with purloining items from the St. Gload Hotel. He was bound over to await the Grand Jury while details emerged of alleged misdirection and a missing man after a night at Grogly. The town also mourns the death of Daniel Davin, noted for his unconventional views and long ties to the community.
Officials report County Attorney I Pithincook collected about 2000 in two years plus various costs. He handles nineteen prisoners in plea agreements and related commitments, reflecting noted efficiency and duty amid county legal work. The record suggests strong advocacy despite local criticisms and challenges.
On February 2 five children aged 10 to 14 from J M Cline and Gibsons families were skating on a school outing near Hoon when the ice broke. The group fell into a pond, all joining hands, and were submerged for about half an hour before their bodies were recovered. Names include two Gibsons and two Gibsons plus others from the local farming families east of Pacific Teton. The Daily Capital advertises a Washington's Birthday subscription offer and a two day trial for $3 to Des Moines readers.
The OC line promotes winter Tourist Car Excursions to California and the west with low berth rates and round-trip validity. Agents advertise Cedar Rapids route cards and schedules showing multiple departure dates from February to May, inviting readers to obtain pamphlets and tickets with return within 21 days of sale.
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