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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
2
Fragmentary local column text shows advertising notices and payment terms for monthly insertions. Mentions of a connection with a pier, an assortment of items, and various months imply a generic, partially legible classifieds snippet with payments and durations but no clear event or names.
The piece questions Samaqn and Delilah's strength, ponders Admiral Sampson and Mrs Delay's influence, and critiques the England United States alliance idea. It notes the Spanish American War’s excitement and alleges Cuban insurgents side with Spain, while lampooning meddling noses and national pretensions.
The article recalls a West Point graduate and future general, Fitzhugh Lee, wounded by an arrow in an Indian fight. The steel head lay four to five inches in his breast, pain nearly drew him white, but the wound gradually healed without blood poisoning, and the steelhead became absorbed over years.
In Exar Iowa the May 20 1898 council special session chaired by Mayor Mattoon adopted the Forbes second addition plat for Elgin Fayette County. Petition approved with votes from Mattoon Schmid Ehrlich Knadtyon Stohr and Graham. Street committee authorized to inspect alley grades while adjournment passed.
The Elgin area reports the death of Franz Lueble, a farm hand employed by Fred Burrow. He collapsed at work after a spring rheumatism flare, later dying. funeral services were planned with Rev. Hack for Friday at 10 A.M. in Elgin Cemetery. The same report notes a fatal scalding of a four-year-old at Fred Wellman’s feed mill and includes local citizen remarks about travel salesmen.
Capper and Shaffer advertise a large supply of potatoes for sale and Maple Suzar Capper Shaffer offer pure maple sugar guaranteed. A grand foot race event is announced. Spring shoes received and priced to compete in town for points. Footer notes retailer honesty in footwear.
A dense list of real estate transfers and parcel descriptions dated May 23 1808 shows actions from Cedar Rapids to Oelwein including Stickney and Wing additions along with numerous lot, block, and subdivision references. Names such as Zeigler Gremmers Irvine Jamison and Stansberry appear amid the land descriptions and addresses in Iowa towns.
Fragmented OCR about Miller's Kilns near Elgin Iowa and lime price. Mentions California Bureau of Information, Des Moines Daily News offer to farmers, annual price and addresses. Includes John Lehmer & Son Lumber Yards and Elgin Iowa details. Provides terse historical agricultural marketing note.
Advertises a 10 page war atlas with complete maps of Cuba the Philippine Islands Spain and Portugal Havana harbor and a double page world map. Published by B C R N Ry and sold by agents for 18 cents with 6c postage paid. Address in Cedar Iowa to order.
A fragment lists reductions across ladies and gent’s wear including hats, lace curtains, silks, and waist patterns. It advertises new styles, colors, and strong discount ranges with noted price cuts across the dry goods line.
An agricultural dealer advertises New Champion Binders Champion Drawint Mowers and a full implement catalog. They guarantee every machine and invite farmers to call before buying, promising competitive prices on corn planters cultivators hay loaders rakes and more.
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