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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
5
A local paper man is said to have inherited substantial money after the deaths of relatives both nearby and in the east. The note from Post Card hints at luck offsetting years of labor, with speculation that Oe Cole may be involved.
Thursday morning May 2 a traction engine was being brought to town from George Brause's place when a bridge near Danny's on the Elgin road gave way dropping the engine about eighteen feet. Charley Wilbur Henry Martin and Percy Collins were aboard Collins was hurt in the foot and back while Wilbur and Martin were badly shaken up. West Union Cazette.
It Needs Pushing argues merchants should subscribe enough to fund a weekly street concert by the Elgin Domino Band. The note praises the band’s quality for a town of its size, urges organized support, and suggests outdoor performances would draw crowds and boost downtown trade.
A humorous remark notes that statistics show women live longer than men. The speaker jokes about women’s healthful activity cleaning house versus men confined to stuffy offices, framing the disparity as deserved based on lifestyle.
The Union notes ongoing bootlegging in West Union and comments on Sunday drunkenness. It recalls that a local "Holes in the Wall" paid fines for recent arrests and urges drinkers to quit if they cannot control themselves, warning bootleggers prey on victims.
Worth Union paper notes Baker's Variety Store and News Depot reverts to W. C. Baker after three months under Elia T. Jones. Baker gives up newspaper work to focus on business, welcomed by the public in West Union.
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