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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
2
Complete 4,000 stock from the late A. J Archer Estate offered for cash. Harnesses Yobed blankets whips pads collars oils dressing last first class shop stock. best oak tanned leather used. Hand made team harnesses promised at sacrifice prices, with emphasis on quality goods.
An OCR fragment advertises bulk blankets and robes with price lines such as 150 quality blankets at 120 and 460 quality blankets at 275. It mentions various blanket qualities and quantities, including coats and fur rose items, all promoted as closeouts with reduced prices. The legible items suggest a clearance sale with multiple price points and stock items.
The notice advertises discounts on saddles bridles martingales and leather trappings at manufacturer cost. It promises to close the entire stock within 90 days and notes Mr Nelson will assist in replenishing leather stock at actual cost. Repairs will be free for purchases made during the sale.
Local Elgin note shows numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling. Names include Mrs W B Clements, Dr O Forbes family, Mrs Thomas Kerr, D Morts, Thos Knudtsor, Chis Palda, Prod Schudider, Dewey agent, and others. Mentions trips to Minneapolis, Kenmare North Dakota, and planned treks to Jadkin Territory and Ollyhome for business and family gatherings.
Multiple items from Elgin Iowa include a dairy creamery butter sale change at Kneil & Rubgot, a sale of personal property including poultry and household items, an 80 acre farm for sale with timber land nearby, a mayoral proclamation calling for an election on March 25, and a Sunday train update for the Burlington Godin Rapids line with reduced fares to Decorah and other stations.
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