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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
5
Fragmentary ad copy promotes yearly subscriptions at about one dollar per year and roughly one cent per week, claiming value for readers and urging non subscribers to obtain a year’s subscription. The text is garbled but centers on pricing and appeal to readers.
Ex Wartham of Grover's Gulch defeats Jim Chapman in Grover's Gulch, 5th round knockout after a wild exchange. Jan 6 at 2 vat, about forty locals witness. Chapman left with injuries, no arrests reported as of writing.
An editorial from the Omaha Bee summarizes Nebraska University experiments comparing corn and coal as fuels. It notes two tests using a good dent corn and Wyoming coal, finding coal evaporates more water per pound, and estimates fuel costs and per bushel values. The article discusses breakeven prices and concludes burning corn depends on coal price and corn market.
Traveling men depart Davenport to visit western and northwestern regions while a statement from Ulle City hutgert vent house claims a fire and burning corn in large quantities as fuel. The coal trade is noted as unsettled by the new conditions and probable effects on local economy.
The article contrasts grain markets and corn profitability with excerpts from a Des Moines convention. It cites Prof D A Kent claiming new crops may yield better returns than corn and notes farmers’ dissatisfaction with 1800 harvest prospects while ex Gov Boies discusses corn-fed cattle profits in Chicago markets. It cites farm examples, advertising’s value, and national voting turnout figures, ending with rural anecdotes on rabbit hunting and grain prices, plus local notices on land sales and public auctions.
A list of Petit jurors drawn for March term of District Court includes J W Ever Oelweiny Elmer Anderson Clermont Christ Herriman Ayria L B Cooley Union Fred Steinlager Auburn H Steggall Oran A Simpson Larlin Andrew Whitehie Fremont W W Phillips Fairfield C I Wilks Prenout A He Hall West Goion A J McGoun Winthers A J Lake Putman Wm Burtels Fremont d P Galvin Fremont S L Clark Eden I S Palmer Fairfield S W Conulin Bethel Join Buffman Oran J LT Probasco Putman H W Ashbatugts Tsarlau Chas Lotohledya Jr Centers Frank Eckhart Pfildield J N Geyer Bethel I C Ginter Fremont Clarence Deming Foirtela I I Nieman Buthelston Bose Union Nelson Fossnight Scott B C Lorner Smith MW Kitel Center Geo Brown Fayette 8 Cy Ferguson Eden E J Ash Westfield G Lb Giluert Oelwein J W Winston Fayette J D Dooley Center A T Dorian Pugetts M H Galvin Fremont Rabt Harding Banks Geo Conkey Union JS E Budd Fayette Jonas Schrack Orana A Thompson Fairfield Dan t Fallows Edun Herman Franke Putman dan Nottis Wyriag T KB Mitchell Smith Held Win DeLong Harlandeo Detrick Ovlweing Win Kinsey West Union C Lehmen Pl Vatley
Citizens debate the arbitration accord between American and Boghind as proponents cite Mogtue doctrine recognition while critics warn of hidden conditions. Officials urge caution as lawmakers review terms, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms amid public concern.
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