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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
7
Local Elgin items list sales on flour bread soup and groceries at Benson Bros Frank Sova’s store displays new prints and dress goods. People attend dances at Elgin Opera House and the Elgin Orchestra promises upcoming shows plus a birthday party and a theater bill.
The notice laments thousands of dollars lost to floods and warns against poor purchasing choices. It urges customers to buy durable, quality goods from Bodolingan & Co and avoid shopworn items at deep discounts. Evary Saturday and Sunday Mrs Augelzar serves ice cream at the parlors opposite the post office.
A blaze started in a chimney at a building on a Wisconsin street caused smoke and alarm when residents opened doors and found a heavy cloud of black smoke. Firefighters quickly contained the fire with water and foam, preventing major damage to the Bishops Allard building and nearby structures. Neighbors praised prompt responders for averting a larger disaster.
Tomato and cabbage for sale from a shop named Johoann & Co in Aus Moxa Elgin Iowa. Ad claims wide stock and low prices, promising neat service and better goods than rivals in the state, with location between Chicago and Elgin and goods ready for several days.
Notice announces agency change from Nhama's store to B I Johnson clothing, with orders to be left at Geo Bulinguck. Wording promises best protection and full value with no extra charges, mentioning Chu Capital Insurance Company and independent grave monuments in Elgin Iowa.
A note credits Tad Pulda for recognizing efforts to remove the tabanen from the cellar of a large cigar factory near Sandy. The message praises those who helped despite difficult conditions and expresses strong appreciation for their work.
West Union and Fayette ball teams meet in West Union on May 30 to claim the final game of a tied series. Readers urged to attend. game called for 8:30 PM with arrangements urged for those who prefer the national game.
Fragmented note touts Standart Food for horses and a mysterious product called Itil The Best Rumair. It claims belief in a worm exterminator comparable to Lever and references an unknown place Rerensox with a price mention.
Burned report notes a near completion incident and rheumatic trouble. West Union visitations, Cedar Township connections, and a Sabbath gathering at Larkey near Tilider. Death of Thom Pollock aged 23 in 1833 with burial in Highland, family praise, funeral led by Rev Todd at old Paws church. mentions Early Risers remedy and local pharmacy promotions.
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