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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
2
Local shop offers a sprawling catalog of imported and domestic foods and goods. It lists canned fish, dried fruits, coffee, teas, syrups, jellies, jams, preserves, baking needs, spices, tobacco products, cigars, crockery, glassware, ware, sundries, and confectionery. The vendor promotes a wide mix of groceries and household items available for purchase.
Tuesday morning Mr Lovell of Crellen and Lovell Des Moines arrived in Elgin to assess the cost of a water works system. While some doubt its practicality, the editor believes a self sustaining system could protect property and add daily convenience. Readers urged to study the proposal and support any workable plan.
Postoffice notices advertise printing services and subscriptions. The piece reports election results declaring a Republican sweep in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Fayette County with Phillips the sheriff as an exception. It notes possible reasons for Democratic losses and promises next week’s fuller returns and analysis.
In Pleasant Valley township on Tuesday voters tallied for multiple offices. Por Governor Drake 120, Babh 133, Crane 25. State Senator Trewin 125, Dong Ings 127. Representative Thompson 180, Wheeland dan. Treasurer Camp 198, Grimes 114. Sheriff Moykings 115, Phillips 154. Superintendent Bloodgaud 187, Coventry 115. Supervisor Wing 128, Schroeder 128. Coroner Todd 195, Tones 114. Surveyor Montgatery 120, Little.
Henry McGaheran, longtime cashier of the Bikader Bank, died recently in Clermont Town. His funeral drew one of Payette County’s largest attendances, reflecting his respected character, business integrity, and wide circle of friends and family.
In social relations he was an ancient man kind generous jovial bringing all to equal ground as a brother. The present generation mourns the loss of Monty McGahernn and many will weep. Everyone sympathizes with the beloved mother brothers and sisters.
Last Wednesday a man claiming to be a general agent for an organ company visited John Gladwin in Arlington and offered a sample organ for 450 with a promised commission of 120 per sale. Gladwin, suspicious, alerted Deputy Sheriff Philips, and the would-be agent fled after returning the order, sparking a cautionary tale from the Arlington Mercury.
Farmers in Elgin area are urged to grow wheat as per estimates from Elgin Roller Mills. Wheat at 60 cents cash yields 84 pounds of flour worth $1.00 per 50-pound sack plus 15 pounds of offal valued at 0.75 per hundred. The calculation suggests about 79 cents per bushel to the farmer, incentivizing local wheat growing and delivery to Elgin Boiler Mills.
Local district updates note Miss Lola Nevrick of West Union teaching about the white twin in Fayette County. Alida Albright of Seaton visits a friend. John Leluhigon reports stock value near one hundred dollars. Mrs. Witan Doty visits Kinsun Charles near Elkader. Markellan Sindayed socializing in Wyria. Myre Peters invited Indy to a gathering. Milward Patterson and Amy visit Volga City. A Scandinavian Schoolhouse social will raise funds for the echoa library.
An OCR fragment advertises One Minute Gough Cure from Stosh's Pharmacy and Karl's Clover Root Ten as remedies for coughs, woman’s ailments, constipation, and nervous issues. It touts quick relief and lists various products by W. H. Finke for sale.
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