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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
4
A jumble of 19th century ads tout medicines like Bhilone Shilohs Vitalizer and Shiloh's Cure, remedies for dyspepsia and consumption, plus piano quality notes for Steger pianos. Promotions include card games by B, CR, & N. Ry. and testimonials from W. H. Finke in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A reflective tale recalls a near bicycle accident with a girl rider who helps the narrator up and later appears in church for a reception for a new lady minister. The piece muses on aging, changing norms for women, and the narrator’s gratitude to Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy while noting public notices about trains to Detroit and a church gathering. The tone blends social commentary with local color from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids areas.
Advertises homeseekers excursions to Kentucky and surrounding states with sale events on June 20 July 4 and 18 August and September. Mentions fares and large crowds across Northern Western and Southern regions. Provides address for more information at Cedar Rapids and Monros GP ast A.
A Burgettstown man reports severe stomach pains and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with rapid relief after a single dose. Sold by Stoehrs Pharmacy amid a notice for Epworth League Convention travel offers and railroad fare details to Indianapolis in July 1890.
The fragment advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervousness and bowel relief, plus claims of health restoration. It promotes “The Life And Achievements of Admiral Dewey” with a sales pitch for books. Other items tout catarrh cure Shiloh’s remedies and a warning about coughs, with agent soliciting details and free samples.
Directory lists Representative in congress HON THOS UPDEGRAFF from McGregor district judges L E Fellows Alumakee and A N Hobson Fayette state senator HON J H Trewin Lansing mayor L B Mattoon recorder I Alvaworth assessor W H Winke treasurer N Schori trustees several names listed. Schools GRADED SCHOOLS E A Sheffeldine principal GG Grabow grammar Miss Lehman intermediate Lida Lehman primary officers GC Lehman president W H Binke Lee John Lehman. Churches Methodist Episcopal Rev Perry pastor services alternate Sunday 7 30 pm Sunday school 11 am As Ed Brethren Rev Sullivan pastor services and morning Sunday Baptist Rev R J Hack pastor services Sunday 10 30 am to Ag Sunday school A prayer meeting Fridays Young people's society alternate Sunday evenings.
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