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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
2
Bargain prices entice customers to visit. Store advertises the largest wall paper line in this part of Iowa and invites inquiries on paints and oils with promises of low prices and satisfactory goods.
The letter notes Jupee Haten’s inability to run for District Court and endorses A. Hobson of West Union as a fit, highly experienced lawyer with strong integrity. It urges readers to support Hobson for judge, regardless of political ticket.
Friday evening graduation exercises at Digin High School were well attended, showing strong community support for education. Graduates Tulia Hehumke Lebanan and Tilda Berg delivered strong performances, praised by County Superintendent Bloodgood. Principal Wes Bailey and staff also commended for guiding students to achieve notable learning.
Tans Keiser announces a music class continuation next week and invites other students to join. Interested parties should apply at once to secure a spot.
Monthly reports from Elgin Ulyh School list staff including Principal W. Bailey and teachers like Miss Many Foxweir. It records days taught, enrollment, average daily attendance, and tardiness, with lists of names for students marked absent or tardy across Primary, Intermediate, and various rooms.
Dr L B Mattoon of Elgin Illinois arrived last week to support his plantation and praised Brandon’s auction. The piece notes Arnold, former Elgin schools principal after Dr McKinley’s death, administered by Arnold. The report is a fragmentary local item from Braurton News.
The Econo announces reduced rail rates to West Union for the Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows on Tuesday June 30. A grand zoological exhibit includes a giraffe, hippopotamus, elephants, camels, and a 9 foot Percheron stallion. Features include Lundiv the strongest man and a major hippodrome race, with a street procession at 10 o'clock and music. Also promotes the Milwaukee Self Binder by H T Kyudtson & Co of Elgin Iowa. Burlington Cedar Rapid and Northern Railway offers one fare round trip for the Annual Firemen’s Tournament in Town City June 19 to 22, with tickets June 8 to return by June 22. Inquiries to station agent J Morton Jr.
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