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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
2
Real estate agent invites farmers to plan for fall rentals or purchases. Offers tenant sourcing, farm listings, abstract services, title fixes, and loans on various security. Promotes West Union rest and schooling, installment purchases, and small town property investments with easy terms. No charges for discussions.
An eye catching ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure a universal remedy with a $100 reward promise for cures. The text shifts to Judge O'Conner in Oelwein indicted by a grand jury for reporting failures and board-fee issues, bonds set at 3000, with the case likely to proceed to the supreme court. The page ends with ads for flour brands and a clothing store pitch from T. J. Capver.
The Elgin Echo of northeastern Iowa announces weekly Thursday publication by FW Hughes. Advertising rates include five cents per line for local column ads and a monthly in arrears billing system. The paper offers printing services and maintains a large stock of materials for various printing needs.
Elgin items report veterinarian J H Bower, local sales at Eniel and Rubyer, and social visits with West Union Cedar Falls and Churchill. Gigantic Cloak and Fur sale at Capper's November 19 20 with weather gear and a hot water heating plant installed at the Gunderson home. Local road and depot news plus school events, theater night featuring The Thief and a wild west indictment in Oran.
Residents and visitors fill a busy week with guests from Dakota and Switzerland. Albert Bulihofer spends days in West Union while families join Mrs A Butikofer. Eastings include Meyer, Hansen, Nydegger and others hosting at Adolph Hanson and Adolph Baumgartner homes. A medical note touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cure for a stubborn foot ulcer. Best Bread promotion also noted.
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