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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1894

Page

3

Our Outlook For Farmers And Business Men In A Prosperous Season

The article describes a favorable spring for seeding with good soil conditions after a notably good last winter. It notes high grape development by May 10 and cattle thriving on pasture, while praising local education and urging parental school visits. It discusses civic views, moral improvements, and mentions Coxey’s Army and economic debates about money and bonds, contrasting wealth with invention and labor.

Federal Capitol Coxey Kelly Washington Banda Indy

Clermont Notables and Local Scenes in Highland News

Barry Clermont column reflects on Clermont figures led by Dr. B. Al. Hinkley, praised for honesty and prudence. mentions Wm. Larrabee and Oswald, Enos from Elgin, and the Catholic church. Highland notes list absentees, social events, a milk factory project, school duties, and a grand ball at the Opera House.

Clermont B. AL. Hinkley Luverne Minn Wrault Boe Agard Olno John Thompson Wm. Larrabee Ile Daa Oth Hig Dubuque Wm. Larmbee Thompson Wm. Blacket J.P. Calvin Steadman W. C. Lewis Fayette County Clerwont C.F. Weck Bunutit Clermont Township Fannie Pleasant Valley

Local notes and staffing changes in West Union

Mrs Bevans returns household to Wadena to reside there again. Laabelly voters to reconsider electric light franchise due to call error. Mvnday visit by Hana Kolber. Mr K from Swiss home visit. Arlington changes hands. J B Moore to oversee Ogden House in Corncil Bluff. Weight to remain in West Union. Iowa State Firemen tournament dates shifted to June 19 20 31 and 8 to avoid State Cultural exercises. West Union expected to attend. Loftus named new F M to take Uncle Burra representative duties early next week after bond delay. Thos. gains experience behind the boxes in local affairs.

West Union Arlington Wright Skinner Algona Towa J. B. Moore Ogden House Corncil Bluff Weight Wort Union Iowa State Firemen Btute West Union Department Loftus F. M Uncle Bu

Local mill offers feed and flour grinding services

Farmers urged to use our budget grinding service for feed and flour on short notice. We also sell Elgin flour at the mill or through dealers. George Browhr markets a fine assortment of dry goods in Henrietta, cashmeres, and summer goods at low prices, item 28-1E.

Fayette County Elgin North Gaustera Lesthr Ainsworth Corps of Touchers W. 8. Bailey C.G. Graham Mary Foxwell Fannie Schmid George Browhr Henrietag Almarca Bccure Elgin, Lowe

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