Fine 250 Acre Farm for sale near West Union Iowa
An extra fine prairie land parcel near Dunham's Grove about six miles southwest of West Union. Includes a two story 16x24 house plus 34x20 addition, 40x50 barn with 20 foot posts, granary 34x44 with driveway, chicken house, wood shed, hog house and other farm buildings. Well fenced, 220 acres cultivable, at least 160 acres first class farm land. Must sell within 90 days at about $15 per acre less than a year ago. Down payment needed with balance financed at 5 percent. Also lists smaller tracts for sale and loans on security. Commissions reasonable. no sale no fee.
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Dunham’s Grove
West Union
Oclwein
Tam
Sunday to Friday visits and social notes across families
The column lists numerous local visitors including Chris Wenger, Tom Patterson, Mav Wenger, Gehring, and Peters. It notes Sunday and Friday calls at various homes, repairs by a telephone man Schmidt, illnesses of Mrs. C. M. Klingman and Mrs. L. W. MacKellar, travel of Mrs. John Robbing to Minnesota, and multiple family gatherings at the Kerr, Fritz, Mattocks, and Rothlisberger homes. It mentions the remains of Mrs. Henry Robinson moved to Fayette area and a church shoebox sociable with $14.50 in proceeds despite poor weather.
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Chris Wenger
Tom Patterson
Mav Wenger
Id Gehring
R. He. Peters
Thos Kerr
Fred Reichert
Aug Schmidt
Henry Robinson
Lee Cemetery
Fayette
Life 160000 Years Ago From Swiss Cave Bones
Scientists report bones of ancient men found in a Swiss cave dating 100000 years back. The article notes dangers from wild beasts then and cites A W Brown of Alexander Maine who, amid severe lung trouble and coughs, credits Dr King’s New Discovery for recovery. It mentions a trial bottle free and guarantees by The City Drug Store.
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Switzerland
Lify
A. W. ‘Brown
Alexander
Ste
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Proves Cures for Piles and Burns
L. C. Napier of Rug Less Ky says ten years of torture from piles ended after doctors failed and Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. The City Drug Store guarantees its effectiveness for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum corns and more.
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Napier
Rugless
Bucklen
Local Social Roundup and Town News in Elgin Area
Gunder GO T Olson was a business caller at Elgin Tuesday. Mrs Clavus Olson visited Elkader Monday. Christine Tollefson visiting friends at Devorah this week. Mrs Jos Bulger of Oelwein spent last week at the O K Olson home. Mrs 0 Leino and daughter Sophia of Clermont visited the K I Groth home Sunday. Confirmation services Sunday were largely attended. Emil Halverson and Merie Riddle of Elgin visited the R A Kirkberg home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Jenson of Blanchardsville Wis entertained at the B Nelson home Tuesday. Olaf Saurby sold his property here and moved to a farm four miles west.
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T. Olson
Elgin
Clavus Olson
Elkader
Christine Tollefson
Devorah
Jos Bulger of
Oelwein
O. K. Olson
Emil Halverson
Merie Riddle
R. A. Kirkeberg
Jenson
Blanchardsville
Wis
B. Nelson
Olaf Saurby
Sees Mother Grow Young With Electric Bitters
Mas W L Gilpatrick of Danforth Maine hails his mother’s marked improvement after using Electric Bitters. Despite age past 70 and long dyspepsia, she regained appetite and sleep as doctors had given up. Bitters claims to aid liver and kidney function and overall vitality. Only 50 cents at The City Drug Store.
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Mas. W. L. Gilpatrick
Danforth
Oak Grove News Item Highlights Local Transfers and Visits
Mrs Ed Conner spent Monday afternoon at her mother's home. Simon O Neal traveled to Des Moines Saturday on business and returned Monday. Mrs D M Richards assisted Mrs Frank Boyle with sewing this past week. Mrs Fishback of Maynard and Mrs Estella Gunderson of Elgin were mentioned in connection with local activities.
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Ed Conner
Simon O'Neal
Des Moines
D. M. Richards
Frank Boyle
Fishback
Maynard
Estella Gunderaon
Elgin
North Dakota buyer Arno Froehlich purchases automobile
West Union notes from the county seat a series of local items. Arno Froehlich buys an automobile in North Dakota. Dr Berry of Clermont rides to Iowa City. D W Clamente suffers a week with two fractured ribs. Ruth Conner of Elgin visits her aunt Mrs C Schopp for two weeks. Mrs Maria Weed and mother Mrs Toby travel from New York City for a visit with the Weed family. The Lishers move to the Commercial House to assist in hotel management. Ace Webster of Wacowa stays for Langridge Commandery KT meeting. Laura Thoman returns from Chicago and Cincinnati via Cedar Rapids for a short visit with Lola Scoville. Mrs E Whorley begins building a barn and large house on the Hornbeck place in Windsor. Frank Kolber and Hawkeye gangs work with Hans Cummings and Hawkeye crew. G W Van Atten returns from Delvein to salvage the Record property but abandons the effort as the plant holds many claims and likely remains closed pending court. C H Wilson’s bees sting Mrs Wilson after a disturbance, then attack chickens. Next year’s Yeomen picnic slated for Decorah with Frank Morrison president, C B Hughes vice president, Sarah Tiffany secretary treasurer, and Dan Potter, F M Riche, Ada Odekirk named to the executive committee. Miss Nanie Hines ends thirty-sixth Evans ton teaching year resigns. A community reception honors her with a $3500 purse.
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D. W.clamente
Ruth Conner
Elgin
C. Schopp
Maria Weed
Toby
New York City
Howard Weed
Decorah
Association
Frank Morrison
C. B. Hughes
West Union
Sarah Tiffany
Oelwein
Dan Potter
Alpha
F. M. Riche
Qelwein
Ada Odekirk
Fayette
Night Rider’s Raid Ends With King’s New Life Pills
A curative ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe remedy to cleanse the system and ease colds headaches constipation malaria. The promotion claims your night’s rest is undisturbed and available for 25 cents at The Lity Drug Store.
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Dr. ‘King
Lity
Clermont News Tidbits From Town and Surrounding Areas
A brief local summary notes arrivals and visits in Clermont. Harry Neff reached town on Saturday, Mark Henderson visited Castalia Monday, Rev. Porter from Elgin appeared during training Saturday, Mrs. Dan Butler returned Friday from Oelwein, Miss May Broshack of Milwaukee visited Mrs. Rounds, Rev J Theo Bursett and Bital returned from Des Moines after attending the Norwegian Lutheran church conference, Senator Fred Larrabee came back from Chicago after a serious appendicitis operation.
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May Broshack
Milwaukee
Elgin and Clermont area notices and real estate transfers
A mixed Elgin and Clermont region item sheet reports marriage licenses, local notices, assorted real estate transfers for the week ending May 28 1909 and a string of community notes. It lists couples and licenses, names of residents, church and social updates, and local employment and construction activity.
Highland and Illyria Farmers Telephone Connects Elgin
The Highland and Illyria Farmers Telephone Company laid a new line into Elgin Central connecting with twenty or more phones. Dr. Hutchinson will be away from his office for two weeks starting Thursday July 1. He plans to visit relatives near Decorah. Dogs rescue tale: a shepherd on an Allegheny railroad bridge ferries a frightened fox terrier from a perilous fall, the terrier saved and the shepherd celebrated with joy and affection.
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Highland & Illyria Farmers’ Telephone Company
Elgin Central
Tventy
Hutchinson
Decorah
M. ‘K. Gleason
Warren
An Aeronautic Stunt and Witty Exchange Idea
A fragmentary dialogue centers on an aeronautic stunt and a quip about money. The exchange touches on mobility and capability, hinting at aviation daring and a playful challenge about what money cannot achieve.
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Ina’ Kohler
R. Berg
T. J. Capper
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Frank Kapinos
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Oliver Typewriter Co
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