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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
4
A exhortation to civic improvement urges business leaders and residents to publicize town assets and welcome newcomers. It stresses energetic effort, forward momentum, and advertising as keys to prosperity, ending with a sales note for trunks and suitcases from T. J. Capper.
The Republican judicial convention for the Thirteenth district will meet in Calmar Iowa on July 7 1910 at 1 pm to nominate two district court judges and handle other business. Delegates are apportioned by county plus Taft vote credits with listed counts for Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton Fayette Howard Winneshiek. D W Clements chairman C N Houck secretary.
A proposed water power plant by Weibel Bros may yield 300 to 500 horsepower. Feasibility is solid, but no water-right option chosen yet. local capital may invest. The project promises regional benefits and draws on eastern funding trends. Also noted are a baptism at the Knudtson home for Lawrenté LeRoy and a celestial comet visible last night with a long tail across the sky.
Illyria notes show Ed Kohler and Abe Mitchell visiting, house improvements at Richards and Rothlisberger work on a chimney and hot water plant, and social gatherings at Probert, Doty, and Fritz households. Local church and street news blend with a medicinal ad for King’s New Disovery praising its use for croup and coughs amid community notices.
R O Woodard visited Elgin yesterday while R H Belknap and children spent Friday in Fayette. Miss Pluma Weaver of Elgin visited her parents over the weekend. Emma Hancock traveled from Elkader Friday, returning Saturday. Mrs Joe Hobson of Emmetsburg visited relatives yesterday. Louise Peck visited Waucoma for a relative reunion with Mr and Mrs Jno Blunt. Mr and Mrs Evans Patterson of Elgin return from Jackson county. Mrs D W Clements to return from Wee dum Wisconsin this week. Charles Thomas of Waterloo came to tend to business and visit family. The pupils of Miss Wright started a new term with class activities.
Henry Nelson visited Postville while Ed Sheehan rests with measles. Delaney sisters shopped in Postville. Mrs Crowe visited Wm Crowe’s home. Local officials and residents, including Miller, Latimer, Pringle, Heckman, Miller & Sons, and others noted in Postville and nearby areas. Porches, a new plant, and cattle purchases show ongoing town activity and development. Bucklen's Amica Salve advertised for minor injuries.
Abstract Office of W J Rogers records transfers including John B Hutton to Jacob W Potta 6384 3 01 7 and Mary Evatt to Julia Craves 12000 in the week ending May 20 1910.
A garbled listing shows multiple real estate transfers in Oelwein including parcels to Anthony Schmit, Frank Massin, J H Brown, J Baldwin, Joe Schafer, Esther Hutton, Clarence C Davis, and Rollin Fox among others. Descriptions reference lots in Oelwein with values and parcel identifiers loosely tied to sections 22 91 7 and 14 ne17 01 8, unclear dates.
An 19th century style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver stomach and kidney troubles claiming they bring health and vigor. A public notice suggests car owners lend autos for transporting old soldiers on Memorial Day. N H Bakeman awaits a brother’s visit from Missouri.
A Philadelphia based auctioneer keeper of antique tools and glasses recounts a century old sale method using free running hourglasses to end bidding, avoiding disputes. The article notes a vivid collection including tortoise shell, amber and gold, teak and ivory timepieces. It also quotes a New York Times remark about a stage production of Samson and Delilah with a dramatic pauper child prop.
Mrs Instyle laments missing mail as her husband discovers several fashion magazines patterns catalogues and a letter from The Royal Lady Tailors. He pockets two hundred dollars saved and sets aside one tenth for cigars while chuckling at the find.
A New York theatrical manager recalls Sardou lampooning Bardou. During a rehearsal at the Ambigu Bardou challenged an actor who claimed 40 hours of study, and Sardou quipped that he had never lied but twice, which the actor disputes in a dry exchange.
A brief reflection on storytellings five original tales and how the edition matters more than the base story. The narrator recalls Gen Taylor describing stories as variants and stresses that the edition or presentation determines impact rather than the core narrative.
A witty exchange on aviation and wealth, contrasting money’s limits with its advantages in flight. The speakers debate what money can fund versus human capability, highlighting a stunt or mischief in the air.
Classified notice promoting farms for sale, residences for rent in West Union, and loans. Encourages buyers and renters to list interests, offers down payments, and outlines loan rates from five to eight percent with security as collateral. Calls readers to visit office or write for listing charges.
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