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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
4
Mrs Maria Taylor of Nebo Kentucky writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her grandson when all thought he would die. The product is advertised as infallible for burns scalds cuts corns wounds bruises fever sores boils skin eruptions chilblains chapped hands. City Drug Store carries 250 units.
A lengthy community note records farmers in the area plowing and husking corn as the week closes. Many residents and visitors are listed visiting relatives, attending funerals, or hosting kin in Wadena and nearby towns. The piece notes illnesses, including chickenpox, and mentions Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball planning a winter trip to Illinois with family.
The report lists residents and visitors arriving or returning home from travels, changes of residence, job updates, illness, social gatherings, and a canceled show after a domestic incident at Rock Island station. Notables include T. L. Green, GQ. R. Grubin, Lyle Webb, Roy Jacobs, Chas Noonan, Mr. Nelson, and Mrs. Anna Woodard with variousquips on health, employment, and community events.
A Haynesville Maine resident, Mrs James Ducan, claims lifelong battle against dyspepsia ended after using Electrica Bitters. She, 70, reports relief from indigestion, loss of appetite and sleeplessness, praising the remedy after vain attempts with doctors and other remedies. The notice also mentions local dances, a broken ankle incident at a Montane hotel repair, a wedding invitation to Ernest Haas and Letitia Jackson in Glencoe Oregon, and a family visit from Mr and Mrs William Haas.
Exiled from home to seek relief from a two year coughing fit Mountain air promised cure but six months later he died. He then used Dr Kings New Discovery and recovered after six bottles. It claims to treat coughs colds hoarseness sore throat grip bronchitis hemorrhages asthma croup whooping cough with trial bottles and guaranteed by The City Drug Store.
Postmaster Keiser of Elgin visited Clermont on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wim Boyle traveled to Lawler on Tuesday to visit relatives. Clauncey Hills returned from Charles City to spend Sunday with family. Hon. C. Miller and J B F Brausby shipped a carload of horses and cattle last week. Misses Emma and Anna Wander left for an extended visit with relatives at Clayton and Dubuque. Two carloads of poles for the electric plant arrived last week and a
Mrs H Hadsel and Miss Verle Kniel visited the school this week while several staff and parents toured rooms. Several pupils are out sick including Hazel Freiden and Willie Bauman who returned after illness. The Corinthian Society presented a fine program last Friday as Second Division performed well. exams are planned for Saturday December 11 with no school Thursday and Friday.
Advert reads that young girls and older women suffer headaches and find fast relief with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health during a 25 cent offer at The City Drug Store. J Fred Bendenberger preached an engaging sermon at the M E church, presenting as field agent for the U10.
Abstract office records show transfers for the week ending November 19 including Wayman to Ella Blanchard in Waucoma Cedar, Irvine to Pollock in Trivine, McGroon add Hawkeye, Jennings family transfers, Fred Brickman acquisitions, and multiple other lots and parcels with values ranging from hundreds to several thousand dollars. Marriage licenses listed include Buhrow Bartels, Foss Leona Smith, Nutty Shakleton, Deeny McGooroe, and others.
Adil, owner, offers 17 acres including 2 miles from West Union, a dwelling with basement kitchen, a good spring, cement tank, 8 acres under cultivation, 8 acres timber and rough pasture, on a good road. Price $1000, or $700 if taken soon, $850 cash with balance on time. Also other farms for rent and loans. Inquiries for details.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the old F A Conner farm one mile north of Elgin and two miles south of Clermont on the Elgin Clermont road Tuesday November 80. The sale lists 80 head cattle, 4 horses, 27 hogs, 50 tons hay and grain, farm machinery including a Davis separator, seeders, binders, planters, wagons, harness, and household goods with many other articles. Terms cash on sums under ten dollars, over that amount one year with bankable notes at 6 percent. R F Dewny auditor Joan F Mince clerk.
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