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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
4
An advertisement extols Shilohs Cure and related products from W. H. Finke in Cedar Rapids and Buffalo, claiming relief for coughs, hoarseness, croup, indigestion, constipation, and liver issues. It touts Shilohs Cure as a remarkable consumption remedy and promotes Clover Root Tea, digestion aids, and related health products with agent pricing and ordering details.
A vintage advertisement touts the Steyer Piano as best in tone and durability. It notes high quality materials, factory equipment, and a free descriptive catalogue from Blazer & Co. Chicgo, Illinois, encouraging readers to write for more details.
The article notes Tora has the most banks in the Union with 158 total, including 401 state banks and trust companies, 402 private banks, and 10. of those are national banks. It also mentions Illinois ranking second on the list. A separate incident at Bassett describes a man, Harry Wood, injuring his arm with a loaded shotgun, leading to amputation, amid chaotic events in front of Dillenback's store.
A transcript execution issued by the Fayette County District Court clerk against Cliff Lee and Jennie A McCleery Smith funds in favor of W. H. Stone. It levies on described land in Section 18 Township 99 Range 9 west, West Union Iowa, to satisfy a judgment including principal 41 35, interest at 4 percent from August 1 1898, attorney fees and costs. Sale set for August 12 1890 at 1 pm in front of the court house. Me Dated West Union Iowa July 6 1809 A L Houxmas clerk of said county deputy R Thomas notice published five weeks.
Round trip tickets listed for June 20 July 4 and 18 August 13 September 6 and 1a with a 27 day period priced at net fare plus 82. Travel covers many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For information contact BCR & N agents or J Mowron Cedar Rapids Iowa
The Bor&N Ry offers chair cars and coaches to Indianapolis via Chicago and Peoria for the Epworth League convention in July. Tickets expire August 20 at one fare plus $2.00 for round trip, with sales ending July 18. For full details and the convention program, contact J Morton, GP & TA, Calumet Rapids, Iowa.
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard NC editors discuss public rights to recommend medicines and praise Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A twenty year personal usage claim follows along with sale details at Stoehrs Pharmacy and a nervous relief testimonial for Karl's Clover Root Tea. An advertisement invites agents for The Life And Achievements of Admiral Dewey with commission details from The Dominion Company Chicago.
An itinerary details a July 3 to 5 rail and boat trip from Detroit to Chicago with Pullman sleepers and stopovers at Independence Town Falls Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Fare is one fare plus 9.00 for round trip, good until August 16. Tickets may include return via Mackinac and steamship Mantton with stopovers and special Detroit to Chicago routing.
Merchant tailor advertises fine custom suits in latest styles at reasonable charges. All orders filled on short notice. Repairs and pressing promptly done. Complete line of samples. Satisfaction guaranteed. First door east of Bank. Elgin, Iowa.
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