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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
The Elgin canning factory expects a 2 500 000 car output this season with 30 working days as upgrades lift capacity about 25 percent. New machines and enlargements boost husking, cutting and retorts to handle 144 cans per minute, aiming for 100 000 cans daily and a strong corn yield by August. Public notices on fair dates accompany the update.
The notice warns that many barbers expect to be shaved Sunday and shop may close if all barbers leave town Saturday night. Also mentions President McKinley being informed July 18 that Col Otis may sail under the Democratic flag, and a request to Molly Hanna to add funds to the Iowa Republican campaign.
Marion Stuart, Munvie’s druggist, touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for consumption of Mrs Rena J Stout of Consurption Indiana. She supposedly gained weight from 0 to 60 pounds after using the remedy, claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases with trials at drugstores for 80 cents or a dollar.
Last Sunday in Elgin featured a large crowd at the ball game and band concert with lively public enjoyment. The Elgin ball team plans a northeast tour, including Postville and Waukon, toward Motiona and McGregor, aiming for victory signs and a broad spree.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces summer excursion rates to Chicago National Encampment of the GAR and other events. Special round trip tickets from Iowa points to Detroit, Denver, Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and many western destinations at single fare plus $2. Agents list dates of sale July 3 17 August 1 7 and 8 1 with return by Oct 31 1900.
Hooded as a medical testimonial, the item notes M. A. Hogarty of Lexington turning yellow from jaundice and being cured after two bottles of Electric Bitters. It also promotes Dyspepsia Cure, Chamberlain's remedies, and One Minute Cough Cure with broad claims of safety and effectiveness for stomach, liver, bowel, and respiratory issues.
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