Elgin Community Notices of Visits and Travel
A stream of local visits, family guests, and travel notes from Elgin and nearby towns. Names include Lew Oswald, Geo Fertig, A C Beyant, John Sutter, Mrs. Jaqnette, Frank Gehring, Alvert Halgarson, Lew Christ, Walter Jarret, Chas Holstanson, Mrs Noah Kiple, Irvine Hendershott, Adolph Weibel, Vred Hadsel, Jennie Benson, Buck, Eva Fritz, Chas Week, Sophia Christ, Mrs O Brian, R S Dowd, UG Knell family, Sid Rubyor, Arthur Kole, John Burlanek, Gus Gunderson, the Ernst and Ely families, Mesdame Floratz and Smart, Mrs Belle Pinney, Fred Muehlenshiter, Hadeel, Mrs Ells Pringle, Mrs David Mortier, Emma Walters, John Falk, Herbert and Livorgie, Thomas Stark, L A Margoon, Gus A Stole, C F Becker, Re'R J Hack, Hackman, John Bueshler, Carrie Muehiethaler, Amelia Feesburgnaus, Bertha Mallwitz, and others. trips to Clermont, West Union, Postville, Elkader, Elgin, Cedar Rapids, and out-of-town ventures for conferences, visits, and mining duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gehring
Highland
Alvert Halgarson
Lew Christ
Ware
Postville
Walter Jarret
Hazelton
Chas, Holstanson
Noah Kiple
Irvine Hendershott
Farmeersberg
Elgin
Adolph Weibel
Clermont
Vesta
Vred Hadsel
Fayette
Jennie Benson
Cadar Rapids
Sun Buck
Eblo
Eva Fritz
Cleremont
Baldwin
Holstanson
Sophia Christ
West Union
George White
Chas
Hadeel
Duhuque
Museui¢ Grand Lodge
Desalun
Ells Pringle
Bryant
David Mortier
Paul
Allison
Town
Mra
Fred Crandall
Maynard
Peter Lehman
George Machwuer
Arville Copeland
Strawberry Point
Ed Kingman
Low Birch
Oelwein
Moore
Julia Bush
Earlville
Reletlion
St. Paul
Minnegota
Emma Walters
Elkader
Ava
John Falk
Herbert
Livorgie
Thomas Stark
Etylh Inet
Victor
John Fulb
Elfader
Georgie Fulb
L. A. Margoon
Gus A. Stole
C.F. Becker
Hackman
John Bueshler
Carrie Muehiethaler
Amelia Feesburgnaus
Bertha Mallwitz
Lely
Burlington
Geleautoy
B,y, P
Shoes by Capper & SitaFier Featured in Ins Voico
A large ins voice item highlights the John Strootman Nine of ladies and misses shoes from Capper & SitaFier. The notice underscores a notable offering from the renowned firm, emphasizing style and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
John Strootman
Capper & Sitafier
Notice of early departures for trains 502 and 542
Beginning now passenger train No 502 will depart Elgin fifteen minutes ahead of regular time or at 617 A.M and freight No 542 will depart one hour ahead of regular time or at 8 A.M until further notice W I Grose Agt Elgin tn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
W. I. Grose Agt
Agents Wanted for Life of T. DeWitt Talmage
Advertising blurb seeking agents to sell a biographical book about T. DeWitt Talmage by Rev. Frank DeWitt Talmadge and associate editors of Christian Herald. Promises large profits for quick net gains. Outfit ten cents. Address Clark & Co., 222 8 4th St., Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. DeWitt Talmage
Frank DeWitt Talmadge
Christian Herald
Talmadge
Outfit
Clark & Co
4Th St. Phila
Mantion
Republican County Convention Held in Fayette County
The Republican party of Fayette County plans a convention at Saystie Own on Monday June 9 1903 at 1 30 PM to choose delegates for State Des Moines July 80 80 delegates to Congressional Charles City June 19 1902 and 30 delegates to Judicial Calmar June 24 1902 with other business. Voting precincts are allotted delegates by precinct with totals listed and the basis of representation allows one delegate per precinct plus one delegate per 85 votes or fraction over 12 for Albert B. Cumming Governor. The committee recommends holding ware cases June 7 and precincts select their County Central Committee members. RO. Wi OOnARN Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicana
Fayette County
Saystie
Own
Des Moines
Charles City
Tiraday
Calmar
Ag Ting
Vach
Albert B. Cumming
Aubuaro
Aeottyo
Banks
Bethel
Harlan
Myria
Jefferson
Valley
Putman
Europe’s envy and US trade fears spark harsh views
The Atlantic article republished here argues Europeans resent American swagger and materialism, see the United States as a hypocritical yet powerful force, and fear a possible monopoly in world trade as trusts do not raise prices, fueling suspicion that America would push Europe toward socialism and revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
England
America
Europa
Sydney Brooks
Atlantic
New York
United States
Great Britain
Gentlemanly meet in Washington Park prompts Roosevelt joke
In a Washington D C zoological park a young man asked a gentleman for a match and received a cigar. They discussed Montana and Roosevelt, then a park policeman asked what the president said, noting the president was alone on an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pienaar
Zoological Park
Washington, D. C
Montana
Roosevelt
Not Water Spells Fine Soap
A Philadelphia Record excerpt mocks reckless use of fine toilet soap by women. It argues soaps require careful preparation and cool water to produce proper lather, noting manufacturers spend effort to optimize drying and lathering times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
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the Fair Store
Kisingman Elgin
Iowa
Benson
Capper ‘& Shaffer, General Merchants
Depot
Elgin, Towa
THE
Elgin Echo
Northeastern
Toon —Byy
Arthur V. Shaffer
Mall Matter
Cc. E. Grimm
Elgin, Lowa
Beesogal
Lew Oswald
Etkader
Geo. Fertig
Ovatness
A. C. Beyant
Jaqnette
West Union Friends
Knell Family
Sid_Rubyor
Arthur Kole
John Burlanck
Burlanek and
Stepauck
Gus Gunderson
Andrew Thorson
Ernst and Ely
Ekader
Mesdamey Floruatz and
Smart
Rebekah Lodge
Belle Pinney
M. E
Gses
Blow
Fred Muehlenshiter
Boina
Republican County Convention
Wi Oonarn, Chm
Geut
Com
Dean
General Merchants
Towra
Pitkin
Stoehr
Baird
Hammar
Jolla
OpRox
Weibel & Gehring
Sociable
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