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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
2
An old advertisement claims many symptoms in children signal worms and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer to kill worms, act as a laxative, and help expel them. It notes candy form for easy taking and lists druggist price and regional dealers.
The fragment lists figures and terms such as 8,260.15, 2780 Bile payable and rediscounts. It mentions due Clearing House, surplus fund, dancers see other profits on hand after deducting expenses and total liabilities. The source ends with STATE OF ICWA.
A fragmented balance sheet from the Elgin Savings Bank organized under the Inns of Iowa in Fayette County shows assets including coin, drafts, and cash items with total assets near 130 270.58 dollars and liabilities detailing capital stock, demand deposits, time deposits, and savings deposits. The document references state authorities and general banking terms as of June 1914 in Iowa.
Medical and household cures offered in a vintage sales ad. Dr King’s New Life Pills promise gentle relief for headaches, indigestion, and sluggish bowels. Bucklen’s Salve advertised for burns and skin ailments. Also promotes seven quart aluminum stew kettles at a low price.
Local notes chronicle Fourth of July visits and gatherings across Lamont Elgin and Castalia. Addresses and names appear with family visits guests from Emmetburg Gary South Dakota and Waterloo. Reports include car sales at John Lailb and local baseball games Elgin versus Volga City and a list of residents traveling during the holiday with remarks on injuries and cattle purchases.
Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and two daughters visited relatives in Elgin. Dr. Hutchinson Casting Appliances are used by dentists. Dr E A Trezona and family left for Lamont to join a partnership with Dr W Parker. Elgin folks wish them well as they start a new home. Mrs C W Nicklaus and Ruth plan to travel to Montreal Tuesday.
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