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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

5

Illyria Farmers Help Wenger Bros at Farm Center

In Illyria Herman Larson assists the Wenger Brothers with farm work while Dr. Holmes and Will Wenger visit the Wenger home Sunday evening. Ed Wenger and Ina Roberts were guests at the Guy Moore home Sunday evening. Ruth Rothinsberger stayed with Mrs. John Mattocks last week. Mrs. Susan Bigler, visiting her daughter, returned home Sunday. The Illyria Sunday School contest results set the Blues to host an ice cream social for the Reds Friday May 26 in the church basement with 15 cent cones for nonparticipants and contest wearers to display buttons. J. D. Shaffer celebrated his 68th birthday the previous Thursday with relatives and friends surprising him at his home. The evening featured social games, conversation, and midnight supper.

Herman Larson Wenger Bros Dr. Holmes Will Wenger Wenger Ed Wenger Ina Roberts Guy Moore Ruth Rothinsberger John Mattocks Susan. Bigler Herve Robbins Ilhylla Blues Mlyria J. D. Shaffer Hoe J Mr. Shaffer J’c

Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain Liniment

Chronic and muscular rheumatism sufferers are urged to try Chamberlain Liniment for pain relief. The ad claims notable relief worth many times its cost and is signed by Muehlenthaler.

Muehlenthaler

Clermont News Highlights Local Week in Briefs

Manager C. C. Miller travels to Lamont and Buffalo for church and business duties. Measles appear in a mild form at town, Norwegian Lutheran dedication set for Sunday, and Rev. D. M. Parker to deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Local building work continues as Walker Brok excavates for the Har ry Becker structure and Dr. Carr plans barn, garage, and a fine dwelling next spring. Sam Hrickson to replant forty acres of corn amid challenging weather. Superintendent Breckner's graduating class includes two girls and five boys. Clermont prides itself on a strong school in the Big Five district as the Miller family prepares for Milwaukee outings.

Norwegian Lutheran Church Walker Brok Harry Becker Carr D. M. Parker D. D Hawkeye Sam Hrickson Breckner Clermont C. C. Miller Buffalo N. Y Baptist Mutual Life Insurance Company of America

Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad Promises Worm Removal

A vintage ad urges caregivers to treat children for worms with Kickapoo Worm Killer lozenges. It recommends plain food, outdoor activity, early bed, and continued use of the laxative worm lozenges. Price listed as 5c at druggists.

Oak Grove News social notes from Holzer and friends

The Oak Grove area reports social visits and greetings. J O Miller visits Mra at his home. Willie Howard and Mrs Jack Shaffer are noted as callers. Harvey Howard family visit George Howard. Jake and Godelb Dennier visit Chris Dannier. Ezra Howard and son George visit Tuesday. Marie Boyle spends days near Wadena. Brn Holzer Arlie Holzer and J M Shaffer plan Decorah trip. Rudy Howard’s eighteenth birthday celebrated with friends, money gifts, and merry farewells.

Hol Boyle George Familly Marie Boyle Welch Wadena Brn Holzer Arlie J. M. Shaffer Decorah Rudy Howard Reuben

Sloan's Liniment Relief for Rheumatic Pain of Knee

A Philadelphia reader reports rapid relief from rheumatic knee pain after one Sloan's Liniment application. The advertisement promises improved circulation and a warm tingling feeling, claiming strong pain reduction with a single use and urging readers to buy at 2650c from druggists.

James Ferguson Philada Sloan

Waterloo Crystal Patent Flour Sold at $1.60

Welbel Bros Mill advertises Waterloos Crystal Patent Flour at one dollar sixty, describing it as strictly high patent flour fully guaranteed for quality and freshness.

Waterloo Welbel Bros

Political Announcements From Fayette County Candidates

Multiple Republican candidates announce for state representative and county offices in Fayette County. JAMES H. WILSON of Wyria Township seeks the state House seat, with June 6 primary. J. F. MILLER Jr of Elgin seeks County Sheriff in 1917 term with June 5 primary. W. H. WALRATH declares candidacy for representative, awaiting June primaries. HD. R. CLARK pursues Sheriff 1914 primary June 6. R. F. DEWEY seeks renomination for Sheriff in 1916 primary June 6.

Echo Fayette County James H.wilson Mwyria Heho J. F. Miller, Jr Elgin Iowa HD. R. Clark R. F. Dewey

Whooping Cough Remedies and Local Theater Ads

A farmer from Brandon Springs Alabama testifies that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy cured his baby’s severe whooping cough. The ad notes sales by R. W. Muehenthaler and promotes Sea Mary Pickford in Hearts A drift at the Gem Theatre next Tuesday Memorial Day plus The Perils of Pauline starting Monday.

Chamberlain W. McClinton Brandon Springs Ala R. W. Muehlenthaler Sea Mary Pickford Gem Theatre Pauline

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