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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
4
No charge to view listings. cheapest first payments shown. J W Bopp offers sale of homes and mortgaged properties in Whit Union Iowa with options to buy with $10 down or security loan. Send postal card with name and address for bulletin and abstracts on short notice.
A fragmented local report covers social visits in Clermont and West Union including Mrs. Fred Satitiinali’s recovery from illness, Miss Mollie Guhiing and others hosting Sunday gatherings, and Mr. Digler’s new foundation project. It recalls funeral rites for Miss Mary Bobnieder and honors long-time resident Mr. Conradwis, with mentions of visitors from Mink West Virginia and landlady Mrs. Schmid.
Alyria notes travel through weekend visits and social events. Residents discuss election voting with Marry Gilson and Simon O’Niey among those involved, while Bennett family and local teachers plan term completions. A marriage at the Conner home and a church meeting draw attention, with future nuptials and birthdays noted amid community activity.
In Clermont the political fervor rises as Mrs Robey Pringleson and Dr RP Barry attend events. Notables A H Titus and Mrs Titus visit on their election ballot circuit while J D Bhaffer oversees local interests. Family and friends gather at Edson Wickham home as church society plans a new message center.
A stranger presents fake identification at a bank, leading the clerk to question the validity of a single identification. The incident reveals the need for stringent checks as the man brandishes a misleading card and a watch inscription while insisting on urgent notice to his wife.
An archaic advert extols White washing mats and Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as health tonics. It pitches a traveling old man with a fish on his back to readers, claiming benefits for consumptives, children, and the weak, promising strength, flesh, and red blood.
In this year of change farmers endure a shifting legal framework. The passage urges acceptance of the law though many fear job loss and uncertain outcomes. It notes officials and applicants face political motives and contemplates possible repeal after public learning.
An auctioneer announces a public sale on a Marion township farm six miles southeast of Elgin and eight miles south of Gander. On Thursday November 12 the sale begins at 10 sharp. Livestock includes six head of horses, five cattle, a milch cow and a heifer, plus twelve head of fine shorts. Farm machinery and household goods listed. Free lunch at noon. Terms: cash under $5, and notes with security at seven percent for larger amounts. Auctioneers E.W. Mangan and Joel Lantz.
Rev. HE J Bulgin describes a remarkable necklace once owned by a wealthy English lady. The piece, dated 1826 and bearing 1876 dollars, is valued at 450 dollars and was exhibited at J A Ryuv’s jewelry store via Dr. Bulgin’s arrangements. The tale links golden wedding history to a liquor debt in Charles City.
An auction in Marion Township on Tuesday November 10 begins at 10 o'clock. Sale includes 2 cows, 4 to 5 hogs, hay, about 200 bushels of corn, 5 bushels potatoes, two stoves, one heater, four cook stoves, two cupboards, a clock, two bedsteads, a sewing machine, digging iron kettle, cutter, tuber wagon, plow and many other items. Terms: cash under 85. larger sums may be paid in one year on approved notes at 6 percent. Auctioneer EB Markwan. Halvorson partners. Also note dance at the opera house Saturday evening with Carpenter’s Orchestra.
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