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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
2
The Elgin Echo announces weekly publication every Thursday at noon with local notices and job printing services. Rates listed include annual prepaid and semiannual options, reflecting year 1896 pricing and post office registration details for Elgin and northeastern Iowa.
The piece argues the Malet liquor law creates unfair tolls on saloons, details Elgin’s closure after contested petitions, and warns of revenue loss and cross-town drinking to Elkader or Postville. It criticizes local moral policing by self styled guardians and cites township figures and officials.
It is practically certain Judge I G Kinne will present Horace Boies as Iowa’s choice at the Chicago convention. Kinne, the only Democrat on Iowa’s supreme bench before election, was a popular party leader and has shifted from round money ties to back the free silver candidate.
The article argues Spain stands on a powder keg with revolution likely. It claims Cuban insurgents enjoy U S aid and US neutrality neglect prolongs conflict, delaying peace in Cuba and affecting Spain’s stability.
The note argues Spain cannot wage war with the United States without destroying Cuba and Porto Rico, blaming Spanish masses for ignorance while praising a measured government. It cites Weyler and the Competaor case as reflecting Spain’s precarious grip and fear of revolution at home. St. Paul Dispatches.
The Waukon Democrat presents two rival theories for the nickname Honest Tom. Some say it stems from a past congressional defeat of Tom by Weller, others claim a decorative journalist affixed the handle after a dull day. The piece notes local opinions are evenly split on the origin.
In West Enon on Tuesday a reduced excursion offer is advertised for the Ringling Brothers Fancy World Greatest Shows. The limited deal promises cheap rites and the event is touted as the only place in Uus to obtain these reduced admissions.
Readers should not miss the season’s grand spectacle by Ringling Brothers at Tatter sills Amphitheater Chicago. The three week engagement features Olympus festival scenes two stages mid air and a quarter-mile track with 800 performers in a world class display. The $3.5 million investment underpins a dazzling three week presentation. A free street parade passes the show grounds each morning around 9 to 10 o’clock. Excursion rates and tickets available from local railroad ticket agents.
Local notes promote the St Perkins comedy by Burton-Colemagd Company set for July 10 at Opera House. Elgin residents will see a genuine city show with Pup town Kounty Fairy Band entertainment travel in two cars. Manager State jacts Us traap offers complimentary entertainment with proceeds to the company, urging patrons to attend and show appreciation.
Ex president discusses our national finances in the August issue of United Lains Home Journal. He outlines the origin and development of the financial system, how revenue was raised, and debates money matters while criticizing the current mechanism and proposing steps to preserve the gold reserve. General Harrison voices strong disapproval and warns the situation is serious.
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