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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
4
From July 7 to August inclusive this store highlights a large sale with all goods new and freed at cut prices. Emphasizing the 5 and 10 cent department, the advertisement claims the values are the best in the country and urges customers to attend to see even better prices than described.
Bargain sale at the store features American Organ Silk Mixed Pongees Voiles and dimities with many grades cut to low prices. Percal e and calico prints offered at reduced rates alongside canned goods discounts and a promotions page promising special saloons each Saturday. Hats wrappers and carpet warp also deeply discounted with varied price cuts throughout the department.
Edna Weibel grows sicker while Sullivan visits from Clermont for business. Weather turns chilly then warms. Miss Johnson of Decorah works in Hofer’s millinery. Mayor Gunderson and Murrey Xeipel visit from Wadena for business. Bucklen’s Arnica balances cures minor wounds and burns, per letter from Gregory of Hope. Lime supply described. Sarah Kapon dies north of the city. funeral at Clermont cemetery. County surveyor grades new sidewalk on Almira Street. Main street grade to be straightened. Ladies Aid of M B church meets. quilting planned. Weat Union plans Fourth of July celebration. butter production at the local creamery rises. Young men emphasize strong values as weather affects corn, hay, and milking.
The State Auditor approves the transfer of business of Clermont State Bank to a named corporation. Board of Directors listed includes R. P. Barry and Wm. Larrabee Jr. The document is dated June 5, 1905, in Des Moines Iowa and signed by Feel Real B Cannout, Auditor of State.
Clermont news gathers town visitors and family notes from Waukon to Dubuque and Decorah. It mentions postmaster Grow and wife away over Sunday, Mr and Mrs, Collagher with newborn, Misses McManus visiting, and a St Olaf church event. An ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and pneumonia prevention. Flora Boyer visits Decorah for carnival.
Officers include President Ben Schorl Vice President David Jacobia and Director Kondh H Groth along with Ben B Schori Eliay Benson O Olson and others. The bank pays interest on deposits offers loans secured by real estate, handles collections, buys and sells exchange, and invites correspondence with banks and businesses.
Prop Bulletin No 25 describes most of Bulletin 24's property sold and many pieces sent to buyers. It invites listing free of charge, with no sale costs unless property sells, and offers liberal advertising and prompt service to agents and owners.
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