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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
2
Read audience pleas urging Tuesday votes for Stam as a trustworthy man. Culver as a capable sheriff with business expertise and honesty. and Dwyer as supervisor candidate promising regional representation, budget savings, and western county bridge repairs to cut taxpayer risk.
Admiral Dewey announced his engagement to Mig W B Hazen of Washington D C widow of General Hazen former chief signal officer of the army The Hazen family ties include sister of John R McLean who was a Democratic candidate for Ohio governor The wedding date is not fixed and Mrs Hazen is described as a well connected woman of means and social standing in Washington
The candidate Deremore pledges honest politics and targets Jamison Resolutions Blythe-Updegra fights and Gear Railroad issues. He condemns wire pulling and cat-hauling in Republican circles, urging voters to back reform to improve the political atmosphere in the region.
The Fifty first Iowa boys have landed in San Francisco as marked time for mustering out likely today or tomorrow. They report many colds from climate change after leaving the islands and enjoy liberties, while strict orders are loosened. The Kansas regiment and Iowa men showed cordial greetings, sharing embraces as they pass. Council Bluffs is chosen as the reception site for the state. Most men belong to companies previously mustered.
Republicans in Iowa are accused of despising Germans while asking for German votes. A nurse named Misa Della Wooks supported the Iowa regiment in Manila. The Hancock county county seat dispute shifts toward Garner as Concord holds, with Garner preparing to move records and a court order issued.
Douglas Deremore, Democrat candidate for state senator, has challenged A Trewin, Republican candidate, to a debate at Gelwein next Saturday evening. The event aims to clear up voters' mids and inform the electorate.
Ed Klingman and Fred Gehring were in Maynard on business while Frank Smith and wife of West Union visited Elgin. Louie Holzer is recovering from typhoid pneumonia. George Gruvar of West Union visited Mrs. Jacob Hofer’s home, and Julia Christ left for Charles City to resume a cigar factory job. Charley Palda returned from a cigar trip for Great Central Tobacco Works and headed out for orders. Bert Gruver prepares to oversee a railroad section west of Forest City. Surveyor B F Little, Elgin, continues grade work and is a Democratic county surveyor candidate, with local support noted.
Mr and Mrs Frank Etter visited relatives in Elgin after coming from West Union. Etta Fitch Sadie Alcorn Della Bloomfeld Glann and Oral Schevestha of West Union were in Elgin. TR Brnm, a Democratic candidate for the legislature, called on friends. A New Dooley character Molly Donahue is announced to begin in the Christmas Ladies Home Journal.
Adolph L. Millstt of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife used Chamberlains Pain Balm for a nine year lame shoulder with great relief after one bottle. Sold by Steels Pharmacy.
An administrator in Elgin announces all persons indebted to the estate must call and settle accounts by Novist. The Stiiner farm southwest of Elgin is for sale. interested buyers should contact N. SoHou!, Administrator, Elgin, Iowa, ViaSCREaN for price and farm details.
Travel tickets valid to multiple regions from dates listed provide round trip pricing with a dollar surcharge for many northern and central towns across Iowa Minnesota South Dakota and nearby states. Local agents offer further details and routes through BO and N Cedar Rapids. Also noted are historical wartime anecdotes and a domestic essay update highlighting Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill joining the Ladies Home Journal editorial team.
Announcement of the G.6. & N. Railway extension from Armstrong to Estherville Iowa starting Oct 18 with daily trains except Sunday. Details list westbound passenger and freight times from Armstrong to Estherville and eastbound services from Estherville to Armstrong, noting new Maple Hill and Luton stations and the promotion of location opportunities for merchants and professionals.
Advertises Steger Plano pianos with superior tone and durability. Claims highest standard of excellence, quality materials, and modern factory equipment at Steger Illinois. Describes free descriptive catalogue from Bloger & Co, established 1879, Chicago.
A professor advising in a hospital ward tests breath holding to reduce coughing. He notes success with children who restrict coughing for a minute, comparing constant coughing to scratching a wound. Breathing techniques warm the airways and soothe mucous membranes, calming the urge to cough.
Cane Cotter reports A LeBlanc unveils a novel patent cane cutting device praised for speed and simplicity. The machine is said to cut, butt, thrash and top about 15 acres of cane daily using two mules, one man and two boys, with a light frame and a rotating front fan guiding stalks to cutting and thrashing knives.
In a British firm’s bid the Graf contract for the Atbera bridge was refused as it demanded 64 months to deliver at a cost of £10,490. American firms offered 42 days for £6,500. Lord Cromer notes this in the official report reported by the New York Journal of Commerce.
A long vintage note discusses mutton versus corn as staples for endurance and notes German authorities considering optimal soldier diets after observing vegetarians in a walking match. It mentions sugar as a nutritious aid to curb hunger and thirst during long marches. It also includes a consumer testimonial praising Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervous conditions, constipation, and general restoration of strength.
A G Frost presents eight paintings titled A B Frosts Country Folks. The work aims to depict American rural types across social life, with each panel to be dialoged and fully reproduced in The Ladies Home Journal, starting with the Christmas issue.
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