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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented readable fragments mention West Union, a Saturday visit, and local figures. The garbled text references people like Mike and Mrs. Fest Wapowve, Fort pumas, and a sequence of unclear events. No clear date, place, or outcome can be confirmed from the legible portions.
Readable ledger style description of multiple farm parcels for sale across Minnesota and nearby areas. Highlights include timber, pastures, springs, barns, reservoirs, and improvements with prices around 80 to 100 dollars per acre. Offers mention exchange options and strong interest for quick sale.
The Eigin Land Agency van Mrs. Geo Pertig from Ont weil viewing for parmments Mr and Mrs John Carisr. A patient underwent a growth removal operation. The Bod is improving, while Mrs J Bowen is seriously ill at the start of the week.
Jad Conners entertained company Sindy. Mrs T Thomann among the indisposed. Mike Monnahan and family visited O P Craft home. Nellie and Alta Hofer at Jalie Griesinger home. Tom and Nina Canon visitors at Johnnie Wilson home. Fred Griesinger Saturday caller and Tim Thomanns. Worenes and Clarence Thomann at W Pritchard home. A number attended sale at W Humphry's Tuesday. Win Pritchard visited with parents Walter Pritchard and wife. Mike Monahan and family with Isaac and family Wednesday. Gene Witeher and Nellie eig from Payette at Drake Criesinger home. Mrs Schuler Wilson Jr visiting with parents Henry Overheok and wife. Thomasin and family visiting Ossian. Mrs Clyle King and Bella visiting with GC Hy Wilson and wife.
Attorney General Cosson of Lowe issues a rule requiring berry and treat boxes sold in smaller quantities to be marked with exact dry measures. Previously boxes used the larger Hani measure and underweighting ran about 14 percent. Violations carry a fine from five to one hundred dollars, prompting calls for fair weights and prices for consumers and producers alike.
Notice to settle all debts with Geo Miller at Bhziu or with John Rolf at Clermont on or before February 1st 1013 Clermont Perwimmon Horst Co Enix Bintan Gorse Co.
The article notes etiquette instruction appears in early readers as part of government schooling, aiming to instill proper conduct, respect for parents, and social restraint. It mentions a masquerade dance at Clermont with a large crowd and prizes for costumes, and includes brief local notes from Kensington and West Union residents.
Notice from a reading of local items: President elect Wilson and his wife plan to skip the traditional marquee ceremony and formal dance. They oppose unnecessary splendor, while society circles react to the anticipated change.
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