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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement describing a forty five acre Jacob Dammermuth farm located 112 miles west of Elgin Iowa. It provides contact information for Cure Cammermuty administrator Elgin Iowa for inquiries.
A slight change in passenger trains at this station. morning service now departs south at 8 50 a m. noon northbound train arrives here at 11 20 a m. afternoon train goes south at 3 40 p m. evening train remains 7 52 p m. The Saturday dance will be a good one. you are invited.
Minnur Anna May Isle Miller, born August 12 1840 in Canton Bera Switzerland, came to Ohio in 1846 then Iowa near Elgin. She married John F Miller in 1869, had ten children, thirty six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She died November 10 aged 71 years 3 months. Services were held at the Baptist Church with burial in the local cemetery.
Wm Larrabee the former Governor is unconscious at his home near Clermont with wandering mind and weak condition. Hypodermics used to quiet him as the end may come at any time. Election reports and canvass figures are noted as substantially correct with Wilson winning the presidential vote. Local items include car sales by H T Knudtson, births in town, teaching assignments, and social entertainments.
The Elgin Canting Co will begin paying for sweet corn delivered during the past season, effective December 1. This action formalizes previous purchases and ensures compensation for growers. The move reflects ongoing procurement arrangements and supplier agreements in the agriculture sector.
Margaret Yerney is ill this week while Leo Boleyn Lavern Kiple and Lewis Boleyn miss from classes due to sickness. Laura King returns after days away. Mrs Rennison and Miss Schori visited the primary room. Pred and Gladys King recover from whooping cough. Local grades had pictures taken by a man from Boscobel Wis. Eighth graders study topical Africa review. Leonard Wegmiller visited Mason City for eye check. Rustlers in Grammar room perform. Examination week prompts parent interest questions about attendance in paper. Several visitors from Elkader drop by.
A nostalgic booster anthem urges residents to back the town, spend locally, and promote community spirit. It advises using praise over aggression, resisting flattery, and proudly presenting the town’s identity when outsiders arrive. The piece closes with a rallying line that boosters are essential.
J A Wayland, founder of the Appeal to Reagan, a socialist weekly, shot himself in his Girard Kansas home Monday night and died minutes later after being found unconscious by his housekeeper. A note on a book reads that the struggle under the competitive system isn’t worth the effort. The item also recounts local notices about store improvements, social events, and upcoming wrestling matches.
Regular monthly meeting of the O. B. 8 titled Remember the data and make no other engagements for that evening. Porto Rico's New Wonder reports a remarkable discovery from Barceloneta. Dr King's New Discovery praised by Ramon T Marchan and others for coughs colds and chest troubles. Sold at City Drug Store in Porto Rico 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free. Becker family visited relatives in Wadena Sunday.
The text urges young readers to cultivate a banking habit, grow savings through disciplined earnings, and gain financial independence. It promises safety and easy access, offering to manage money to relieve worry and ensure funds are ready when needed.
The Youths Companion highlights family content for 1913 including stories of youth, athletics, life at girls colleges, and trusted advice for mothers and fathers. New subscribers receive free issues from 1912, plus a 1913 calendar and window transparency. Subscriptions offered at 144 Berkeley St Boston.
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