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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1899
Page
2
A Fayette County critique argues West Union has governing overreach and biased actions against county needs. It warns of Oelwein’s rise, potential moves to shift the county seat, and calls for residents to recognize and resist elitist town tactics and saloon-linked politics.
High water broke the Elkader dam on the Turkey River causing flooding and damage. The break allows fish to move upriver again toward Elkader and beyond, reviving hopes for bass and other species as dam and fishway disputes persist. Local owners delayed installing a fishway, while fisheries officials have not intervened. The event reshapes early spring fishing prospects for anglers along the Turkey River.
Elgin High School presents a medal contest at Germain Baptist Church next Saturday evening March 18. Tickets on sale at the post office with 15 cent reserved seats and 10 cent general admission. Programs include Beatrice Overture Mice at Play The Bridge The Martyred Mother and more with solos, duets, and a chorus act.
A local note touts the best and freshest groceries for the week at Fine Groceries. Shoppers are invited to visit for updated stock and seasonal selections.
The line of Dry Goods is complete and thoroughly up-to-date in every particular. We solicit your trade and guarantee satisfaction. Yours.
A caustic prose piece denounces U S motives in suppressing the Philippine insurrection. It condemns the push for “liberty” as imperial hypocrisy, mocking the age old myth of civilization and Christianity, and exposing brutal attitudes toward nonwhite populations. The text cites Washington era ideals, savage imagery, and colonial violence as a critique of American policy and rhetoric.
West Union plans a smaller town hall than first projected and suggests awaiting the capital move to Oelwein to buy the court house. The old building would be repurposed for mayor and town clerk offices, with space for fire apparatus storage and patrol wagons, while avoiding unsightly empty county buildings in the growing city. Notice of town election in Elgin Fayette County for March 27, 1899, to elect two councilmen and a town recorder. polling from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Also, Ely promotes Anti-Rust tinware from Lisk Manufacturing Company, guaranteeing rust-free wear or replacement, and stocks pans, milk cans, wash boilers, teapots, coffeepots, and kitchen utensils.
Elgin residents and visitors are listed in a village ledger of social calls and movements. George Meyer hosts Anguat Hoelzer, Miss Sarrah Orluon visits Bertha Stanton, and Mrs C Theo Schmid visits in Clermont. Long list of people traveling, attending meetings, and pursuing jobs or business ventures across Elkader Clermont West Union Elgin Strawberry Point Cedar Rapids Independence and Chicago.
Notice that A. T. Knudtson left Knudtson Bros and all accounts must be settled by March 25 before books are turned over to an attorney. Clearance sale continues at the New York Store until March 15 with stock sold at sedined prices including woolen and horse blankets. Capper & Shaffer.
Robert Evans, merchant tailor offers fine custom suits in latest styles at reasonable charges. All orders filled on short notice with repairing and pressing promptly done. Complete line of samples to select from. Satisfaction guaranteed. First door east of Bank, Elgin Iowa.
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