Elgin area notes and local business updates
Local items report Dr. C H Hunt will visit R J Stoehr's Dental Parlors Feb 20 21 and 22 for dental work. Wool prices rise at Elgin Mills while Benson Bros. and Bracka Pharmacy advertise spring goods and One Minute Cough Cure. Visits by residents to nearby towns, future weddings, theater plans, and assorted ads fill pages along with updates on livestock feed, hardware shipments, and local commerce.
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C.H. Hunt
R. J. Stoehr
Acyrtle Bess
Gratin
Danel Witle
Rigin
de Witt
Steeler
Phare Hey
Harry Malloy
Cherokee
Lng
Johnstone
Bisheap
Chas
Owens
J. W Coons
West Union
Banson Bros
Tintea
Brahi
Palda
Lengt
Ulrich Hans
Salem
Oregon
Elgin
Senda
Stocie
Blahe
Vance
Benson Bros
Liles Aid Society
Town Canons Call A cavcus for Elgin Town Offices
A town meeting will be held Tuesday evening November 18 at 7 PM at the Elgin Opera House to nominate candidates for mayor recorder and eight trustees of the town of Elgin Iowa. Also a quiet wedding occurred last evening in Elgin as Edward Hanson married Miss Tilda Sjahr with Rev Hack officiating.
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Mra
Kalb
Maggie Brusdell
Elgin
Oelwein
Cedar Rapids
Nora Springs
Lone Tree
Town
Elgin Oper House
Angessor
Iowa
Ediwhed Hanson
Misa Tilda Sjahr
Hack
Urldesg
Eigin
Elgin Farmers Davy Company
Mina Spake
Haden
Thinson
Finke
Elgto Opera
Orcheatta
Windlord Reed
Elgin Sul Records First Premium Medal Discovery
Elgin reports a rare ancient medal unearthed near Lann ing dated 1826 bearing Dr Adina as President. A Wisconsin collection viewed at Finke's Crow Store includes an older Indian medal with Peace and Friendship motifs, linked to Senator Mattoon and Preston the trapper.
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Winson
Lanning
Adina
Woo Firke
Mattoon
Finke
Crow Store
Tess
Sovindures
Towa
Democrat
Wisconsin
Preston
Winta
Jianes Monray
United States
Allmakee County
Fayette County
Elgin
Timber buyers seek white oak logs or standing timber
Wanted notices ask for good white oak timber either standing or air logs suitable for milling. Interested parties can contact the front office over the Bank for Soneraied or forltt BR switches.
Dont Throw Aretics Away and Repair Offer
Instructions urge salvaging worn items like aretics and rubbers with holes, promising repair by M O Kuan and partners. It mentions not wasting clothing or stock, and notes high prices paid at the Hono offices for mink skins and raccoon pelts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.O. Kuan
Hono
Editor Change at Youths Company Journal
Francis Bellamy joins the Lanterns How Journal as editor alongside Book’s candidates, with Edward Bellamy the author cited. The office urges debtors to call and pay reserves promptly as the habitsting pressure increases. A garbled line references a battle and various minor entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bellamy
Tine Yourh
Comranioy
Ias Thew
Tae Lannen
Elgin cigar factory pride and local loyalty urged
The writer urges Elgin people to support locally made cigars from West Union, claiming local production benefits the town and residents. They warn against buying non Elgin cigars, arguing patriotism and town welfare depend on keeping business and jobs within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Othara
West Union
Nile
West Cuion
Inca Thoaanid
Mel Mendy
Telgur
Efrenia
Oldest Man in Iowa Turns 254 in 1740 Birth Claim
The Observer reports on Christian Goonrad living five miles north west of Manchester Delay county Iowa. A centenarian with French ancestry recalls hearing George Washington speak in Philadelphia. He attributes long life to simple living and proper care. His age is stated as born September 1740, with family memory of long life and many winters ahead.
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Xture
Iowa
Christian Goonrad
Manchester
Observer
Veniam
Iis
George Washington
Valde
Phore
Uis
Ouradice
Torr
Ativan
For Sale Orient Abby Furniture on Miri Street
A local store named Abby on Miri Street offers furniture for sale or vent. Mrs. John Abby of Migin Iowa is listed in connection with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Abby Furniture
Miri Street
Gale
Vent
Alan
John Abby Migin
Iowa
Shilohs Cure Promoted For Consumption and Grippe
A short advertise style item touts Shilohs Cure as a remedy for consumption, la grippe, and pneumonia. The notice claims it cures a range of illnesses and lists its wholesale or retail distributor. The language reflects late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine marketing.
Elgin Mill Product Prices and Delivers Notice
Prices for Elgin Mill products are listed with garbled OCR text. The notice mentions flour, buckwheat flour, corn meal, and ground feeds delivered without extra charge. Orders can be left at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Mill
Bluhn
Gion Renee
Lehman’s Hardware Offers Big Oilery Bargains in Elgin
Local hardware shop Lehman’s advertises a wide display of oilery items in Elgin with dramatically reduced prices. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to snag deals not seen before, as crowding and savings attract customers seeking value.
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Ps. Aisel
M. D. Palbician
Blain
Omlco
Guaderenta
C. D. Fothergill
M. D. Eocixorro
Asurgeon
Alls
Day
Alett
Chizeana
Baul
F. L. Ainsworth
Hinke
L. H. Lemke
M. D
Womett and
Childrwn
Sova
Setuppia Shoe Srove
Ainsworth & Ainsworth
Attorneys AT Law
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L. B. Mattoon
Miles
MBS
Harry E. Starr
Pottavillo
Eikbors
Karl
W. H L. Finke
Shilot
W. WL. Finke
Bundag
ALN
P.m
Rudy Lehman
Te Elgin Mills
Niiving
Waat Union
Bishop's
Lune Rao
Lew Christ
Hana
The
Elgin Mills
Picea
Hazlet
Finke's
John Falbry
Jonee
Hows Fula
Itkater
Boncon
Bros’ Beere
Miore
H.S. Hadsel
Lohan
Storktcta Piamacy
Leo J. Pata Jr
Chicago
Tucaday
Tureste
Great
Centeal Tobacco Works
Stabe & Thoma
Muse
Papa Tar Ysting House
A. N. Kall
Benson Bras
D. W. Clament- Gson
Weat Union
TO. A. Willmeut
Lowa Capital
Des Mores
Lake Young
Des Moines
Lowa
Phare
Higin
Alva Cigay Raetory
Great Central Tabarco
An Towa Nan Tng
Allison Navtig Arstop
Itia Alongza Stey Des Moines
Bassett
Pieved
Republic
Tasaya
Biehe
Bu Warthiin
Dirasyi
Ben
Anistiken
A Atord
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T. Richter & Gang
John I. Baker
Richter
Wa Lodulgent
Abe
Shelina
Bulletin Independence
Alison
Weet Union
Enthusiaam Cor
Benator Allizan
Alligon
Hia
Cangrers
Wuge
Hon
Zeisler
Win
Crago Moser
Ben Lehman
Crage
W. Hf. Finke
Newa
Dallar
Eric Pape
Robert Louie Steycaron
Paris
Rosal
Isle “Mole
Elgin Sul
Ci Elgin Roller Mills
Elgin Roller Milla
Tl, Y. Enanmen
Natiee
Tocen
Agenda
Stsear’s. Pharmacy
Northea
Othera da
Chinwt
Shiloh
Lehman
Tor Bale
Ugh Ol
Wy H. Pines
Axpelielya
Rose
Mordi Gras
Oriana
Tha Ovension
Guklig Place
Phnols
Wilt Wall
Ity
da Quoth
Bhebrimay Lydevard
Hig
Thay Cathol Winter School of
Aimerican
Neves
Orlow
Florida
Muxteond Gcalifornias
Ourkoye
New Orleans
Apuelite
Farce Inc
Mrenta
Wee Tineke Centrat Balirmal
Aonngetiaus Wines
Oy Te Aiden Tayg
Muretigatar
Bayi
FE. Mere
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