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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
4
Market notes advertise new black mohair fabrics including Mohair Tanise praised for smooth thin silky feel. Prices listed from 60c to 1.00, with discounts noted for a 126 new only 100. Vendors promote quality and value in the textile market.
A local textile seller touts the largest regional stock featuring Sole gette fabric refined to imitate silk and silk effect French poplins in new shades. Prices range from 26 to 45, with 356 noted for showcased pieces. The collection targets wall coverings and garments, emphasizing elegance and value.
A limited time sale promises a $1 wash boiler for five cents with a $10 cash merchandise purchase before April 30. Fill the $10 at once or in parts, and choose household goods if the boiler isn’t desired. Items are described as new, clean, daily-use products rather than shelf-worn stock.
A Clermont advertisement touts a sale of small daily necessities at the lowest prices yet, highlighting unusually cheap bargains and a promise that nothing exceeds ten cents in cost. The pitch emphasizes practical items and a broad range of affordable goods for everyday use.
A concise retail note advertises a color range with the claim of the lowest per yard price seen. Consumers are urged to compare, highlighting affordability across available tones and finishes.
Tonjum's 40c overall is described as made of the best material for men who work. It is presented as durable and capable of withstanding wear, claimed to be the best overall ever offered at 40 cents.
A local retailer markets a varied shoe selection emphasizing quality and style with prices advertised as the lowest possible. The message highlights affordable options across multiple footwear styles to attract customers.
A vintage grocery ad touts Tanjuma's Best Flour and assorted staples. It boasts biscuits and pastry, with prices like 1 sack of flour at 160, 1.40 to 1.45 for five pound sacks, syrup, oatmeal, rice, salmon, yeast, sugar corn, tomatoes, prunes, kerosene, and wash boards. The promotion highlights a limited time offer: fancy X. T. G Santas coffee at 20c, regular 15c coffee at 13.8c.
Local notes report visitors and residents in Clermont Iowa, including Frank Boyle and Dr Hadasel from Elgin, Gen Hendershott visiting from Clermont, a fever scare at Recorder Peck's, and weather station updates at Charles City. Community events include birthdays, school staffing changes, a horse mishap, courthouse improvements, and a farewell party for Nore and Albert.
A campaign era testimonial from Bon Shanick of 220 Bo, Peorin St in Chicago endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for throat and lung affections. The caller claims rapid relief during a heated two year political campaign and credits the remedy with aiding his recovery and election.
A public auction advertisement scheduled for Monday March 20 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Messrs residende in Mation township Clermont toad, 24 miles west of Gander and six miles north of Claymont. Livestock and farm goods include 80 head cattle, calves, steers, two horses, nine brood sows, oats, hay, timothy, farm implements, wagons, harness, and other articles. cash returns with terms and no property reserved. Free lunch and hot refreshments provided. Auctioneers W Markwant and T H Oxgox with clerk Lars A Skolien.
Epworth League Transportation Committee selects Rock Island System as official route for the Denver bound Grand International Convention. Tickets from Omaha to Denver and return offered at 15.00 dollars with trains departing by special evening service. inquiries directed to Geo I Haufftusn in Des Moines and Jno Warner in Vedi Rapids. Cough remedy advertisement notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy safe for children and effective for croup and whooping cough.
The Rock Island System advertises sale dates January 17 February 9 and March 21 for one way second class Colonist tickets to Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Indiana Territory New Mexico and Texas at half the first class rate plus $2.00. Details available from nearest agent or Division Passenger Agent Jae k farmer Cedar Rapids Ia. Also a separate note mentions a bill banning repeating or automatic shotguns in Minnesota with penalties for violations.
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