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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
4
Farmers busy with haying and visiting relatives as several families gather at homes around IlLyrrita. Reports note illnesses, a fall injury, and the funeral of Mrs. Alex Peters at Hlyria Church with many locals attending.
A periodical salve advertisement urges treating minor hurts promptly to prevent infection. It praises Bucklin's Arnica Salve as antiseptic, protective, and effective for skin blemishes, pimples, salt rheum, and eczema, claiming a 2 ounce box sells for 26 cents through druggists.
John R Learn is very ill Mrs Will Mechlenberg improving. Mrs F R Bigler and Miss Anna visited West Union Tuesday. Dr Butler reports a new daughter at Alfred Olson home Saturday. Edwin Larson injured by hay fork Dr Carr treated him. Ernesta Pringle visiting sister Mrs Harry Brink Riceville and mother Mrs Bilis Martin Renwick. H F Shipton bought the Lien farm west of town the third for him. Foundation for Frank Prine home rising. Krustman house soon to follow adding to Main street. Dr and Mrs Butler hosted visit from Paducah Kentucky parents ending Tuesday morning. Miller Sons shovel pit progress electric motor to move heavy scoop. plans to invest $20,000 in Clermont plant this fall with Truyette and Frederickburg lines annexation.
Tired aching muscles find relief with Sloan's Liniment as users report rapid soreness reduction. An advertised testimonial claims powerful counter irritant effects, outperforming mustard and offering penetrating action. Also notes a Saturday opera house performance on August 7.
Local notes report M and Mrs Hobson visiting Pittsburg for a month and a marriage at West Union on July 20. Carl Kolter traveled to Witterville for business and visiting relatives, while Ruth Metiree returned from Raymond and Cedar Falls. Mrs Ward of Colfax visits May Rush, and J W Bopp shares a letter from G W Van Atten about beating illness and enjoying a Ford. Also an ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for a gentle laxative effect.
Fred Dennler entertained company Tuesday Jacob Christen entertained company Sunday evening Jacob Kurth called at Sam Höfer s Sunday Mrs Louisa Christen spent Sunday at Barn Lerch home Mr and Mrs Adolph Baumgartner visited John Miller s near Clermont Mildred Yearous and Tda Benson spent an evening at the Thomas Hanson home Colin Christen and Helen Hanson spent a few days at the Adolph Hanson home Alex Baumgartner and sons Joseph and Leslie went to Elkader Monday They were accompanied home by a friend Those who spent Sunday evening at the Thomas Hanson home were John Ada Dora Leuchtenmincher and Carl Hoffman
Advertises a soothing ointment claim that clears eczema and leaves skin soft. Notes hundreds of voluntary thank you letters and urges trying one box for relief from suffering and embarrassment.
Mrs L F Orr and son returned Friday from Dubuque where they visited relatives. Dan Goetz and wife of Elgin stayed with Anton Tuck and wife in Elkader. Kaltenbach building gains paint. Mrs Honace Yoek and daughter of Elgin visit Wm H Walther family. Chas Hansberger and Dorothy West Union visit Wm Crowe, John Wilson Illyria. John Fennel returns to leader after West Union trip. Attorney Davidson travels to Kansas City and Harrisonville Mo for a legal case with W T Price. Jack Hagensick injured by grindstone burst at sister JL B Wagner’s. skull fracture treated. expected to recover.
The Elgin Chautauqua runs August 11 to 16 featuring Kuney's Orchestra, Jones College Ladies Quartet, Dr. Bruce Brown, Prof. Reese, and Prof. J Ewing Cowgill among others. Season tickets are $1.50 until opening noon. advance pricing ends then. Children under seven admitted free with guardian. seven to twelve at reduced rates. over twelve pay adult price. Tickets vary by program and single admissions.
An 1880s style claim argues deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It asserts only constitutional remedies can cure by presenting Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with a promise of one hundred dollars for uncured cases.
John Learn died at his home west of Clermont yesterday, leaving a wife and two children. Dr. H. B. Hadsel received an invitation to attend the Hadsel family reunion in Pennsylvania on August 17. Thos. Knudtson bought the house and 12 acres near the Apostolic church from Fred Rothlisberger in exchange for Minnesota land. Welber sisters Mia, Bertha Mealey, and Clifton, Mrs. Hulda Doud, and Mrs. L. D. Hitch with a young daughter went to Guttenberg to visit sister Mrs. Tilie Frey and relatives. Wayne of West Union discussed hospital plans for Elgin with locals, representing an association building hospitals in several towns. Dr. Billingsley, district superintendent of the M.F.E. charge, visited. illness kept him from regular quarterly rounds, but this inspection concluded his sixth and final year’s work with praise. Methodist districts to be renumbered. superintendents will oversee larger territories.
Elgin hosts one of its biggest sales events from Monday July 26 to Monday August 2. Read the big bill, mark desired items and shop early for quantities including canned peaches salmon beans corn kraut tomatoes corn flakes cereals coffee tea and staple foods with discounts on flour sugar and kitchenware.
A local store advertises a sale with special men shoes offered at substantial price cuts. Shoppers are urged to view the offerings to truly appreciate the bargains.
A J Boleyn advertises rental and sales services in West Union. He promises a wide farm and town property listing, abstract services, title checks, and loan options with installment plans and small down payments. He invites prospective buyers, renters, and investors to visit for discussions.
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