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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
4
Local social column lists visits and gatherings across Cheery Valley including Fred Frieden entertaining guests, Trulda Meyers visiting Wd. Grimms, Rose Grimm with aunt Mrs. Frieden, and many others attending dances, dinners, and family visits. Notable mentions include a barn dance next Saturday near Elgin, a ten pound birth, and a report on Dr. Cooper staying at Upper Town University.
In Illyria many relatives visited and attended Fred Richert and wife’s twenty fifth wedding anniversary held at their home. About eighty guests brought well filled baskets and monetary remembrances. The day ended with a warm, enjoyable gathering and best wishes for the couple. Sloan's Liniment advertised for nerve pains promising quick relief after a short application.
Simon ONeill of Elgin was a business visitor in the city yesterday. Mrs. John Fennel and daughter Genevra visited relatives in Elgin Saturday. Mrs. BE. A. Melilee and Ruth went to Chicago Thursday evening, returning Monday morning. J. W. Bopp planned a new house on the old farm near Hawkeye. M and Mrs. Dean, formerly of Elgin, reside on Walnut Street. he will work at the C. A. Johnson shop. Frank Hobson’s condition in the Printers Home near Colorado Springs is serious and recovery doubtful. The Hobson family is mourning the loss of the Auburn general store, now owned by Rose Cocker of Hawkeye, who already has possession. Chapman has moved to Conover.
An inspirational reflection on the enduring journey toward personal ideals and fulfillment. The author likens life’s paths to a long road to Tipperary, urging perseverance in education, work, and character to reach happiness and achievement, with faith in progress and self-improvement.
Mrs Akers of Virgin and Mrs Susan Bigler of Wadena visit relatives while locals recall cyclone wrecks and an upcoming Clermont celebration. Ball game vs Wolden a victory. many travel to Fayette and West Union for meetings and dances. The Turkey River Power Co power project praised as Clermont’s pride. community figures and businesses noted.
West Union area real estate broker invites inquiries for farm rentals and purchases. He offers abstracts, title fixes, and loan services with installment plans on town properties. Emphasizing schooling for children and rest for spouses, he promotes a wide selection of farms, small places, and rental options with easy terms.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and bronchial lung ailments. It promises quick relief and urges readers to visit a druggist and begin treatment immediately for relief and cure.
Mrs. F. W. Hughes promotes renewal of Good Housekeeping magazines with a yearly rate and ongoing orders. The note invites readers to place magazine orders not only at holidays but year round.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills in corked glass bottles containing thirty six sugar coated white pills for 25 cents. Claims one pill with water before bed relieves constipation by morning. Promote ease of use, economy, and positive results with a nightly dose. Sold at all druggists.
Partial list of choicest lands for sale near Port Wing Lake Superior Frost District. 40 acres near Sec 26 50 8 priced 2000 per acre 80 acres near Sec 17 48 8 along Port Wing Iron River road with mail service six miles from Iron River 25 per acre. 40 acres near Sec 31 50 9 four miles from Port Wing hay land 1200 total. 80 acres near Sec 36 50 8 three miles from Port Wing lake shore priced 35 per acre. 80 acres unimproved near Sec 8 49 8 two and a quarter miles from Port Wing adjoining road priced 2300. 160 acres near Bec 849 83 three miles from Port Wing divide into eights priced 20000 per acre. 20 acres near Sec 6 49 8 two and a half miles from Port Wing orchard land 600. 80 acres near Sec 2 40 9 five miles from Port Wing dairy or stock farm 25 per acre. 80 acres near Sec 4 48 8 Tron River Port Wing road seven miles from Port Wing nine and a half miles from Iron River priced 1600. 160 acres near Sec 36 00 three and a half miles from Port Wing improve stock and dairy farm 30 per acre. 160 acre improved farm on Iron River Port Wing road one and a half miles from Port Wing mail daily phones buildings 4500.00.
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