Schori Bros Dealers in and Buyers of Draying Work
Schori Bros advertise prompt attention and fair wages for draying work and invite patronage as agents for The Hawkeye Gasoline and Kerosene with delivery across the city. They buy stock at all times and pay the highest market price near the depot at Eigintows. The Good Fellows in Storm Lake spent about 135 dollars for coal groceries and necessities for the poor at Christmas. Davenport residents dislike crossing the Mississippi for thirst. Rock Island shows willingness, akin to Barkis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigintows
Storm Lake
Santa Claus
Davenport
Mississippi
Rock Island
Barkis
Elgin Echo Classifieds and Advertisements Notice
Local notice details printing and advertising terms for Elgin and northeastern Iowa. Mentions postal registration, insertion charges, monthly accounts, and available jobbing material for printing needs.
Elgin News Highlights Local Events And Sales
In Elgin on January 18 1916 locals note Chaplin at Gem theatre with 10 and 16 cent prices. Oelwein visitors Anna Reusser and others share town news. Discussions advance plans for a stronger band and street concerts next summer. High Land Co reports 175 acre Vinton farm sold for 175 dollars per acre to Mesere Kerr and Donald Cummings. Modern farm improvements include electric power and water systems. local water well at the Dewey Hotel now yields ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Reusser
Oelwe
Charlie Chaplin
Gem Theatre
Alf Holzer
Nelle Mattoon
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin
Brainard
Co-Op
Oscar Younker
Oscar
Frank Miller
Rock Valley
Rev
Graham
George E. Schori
Rev. Graham
John Patch
Efford Hunsberger
Geo. B. Schori
Geo. N. Schori
Fothergille
George
Elsin
Tuesaday
High Land Co
Vinton Farm
Messere Will Kerr
Donald Cummings
Volga City
Fayette County
Baion
Vinton
Mgr
Welber
Disappearance in Oelwein sparks talk of white slavery
A 17 year old girl from Oelwein vanished after an appearance by a man described as her brother in law. Her mother, arriving to meet her daughter, found she was missing and the man and girl have not been seen since. The mother says there is no such brother in law. Also notes Cresco German Catholic church outgrowing its building and a quip about Iowa winter weather. Also a sales note: for sale seasoned white oak posts.
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Oelwein
Cresco
Mark Twain
New England
Iowa
Germany
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer
A historical advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases. It claims blood cleansing effects and rapid health improvement after short use. The copy urges readers to send for testimonials and mentions F G Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and distributors selling at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Fred Rothlisberger
All Drug
Egtats
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Elgin Land Company
Cc. J. Harrington
John Fale
Hawkeye
Rescience
SCHORI _ BROS
Grain and Seeds
THE
Elgin Echo
Intercat
North
Towa
Tnuadey
Hughes
Hutchinson
Berg & Kohler
J.C. C
Ladies’ and Children’s. Hose
Kimonas
World Soap
K. C
Bowen
Greenley
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