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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
7
Locals report fishing decent and shopping at Benson Bros and Schappy's with groceries, clothes, and crafts. News covers court attendances, visits between West Union, Elgin, and Elkader, plus upcoming church events, sales, and hardware offerings.
A local shop offers refunds on purchases and stands by customer returns. A tenth wedding anniversary surprise for Rev. Wack and his wife drew about a hundred guests to Freiburghaus residence, bearing baskets of food and a parlor suit, then shared celebration at the pastor’s home.
The Elgin High School class of 1896 held graduation exercises at the Opera House before 100-plus attendees. Ada E. Oswald Cora M. Shaffer Mae Winnifred Schimid Mable J. Hoelzer Myrtle I. Bryant delivered orations and addresses including Abraham Lincoln and Alexander Hamilton. Music by the orchestra and singers was praised as the students move from childhood to practical life.
Ab A Riy a hardware store reports McCormick Mading Twine as the top choice in the market with two grades Pare Pinadlin and 660 feet to the pound, indicating the best quality and value available.
Insure hens against disease with Standard Stock Food and help pigs avoid stunting at weaning. Cedar Rapids route ad lists high grade playing cards for agents of the B C BR N with prices and ordering by stamps or money orders. Also mentions liver regulator pills and various patent medicines with claims and a druggist contact in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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