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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1906
Page
2
Advertisements five cents a line for each insertion. All display and local advertisements run consecutively until ordered discontinued. Monthly payment with paper connection. Splendid assortment of jobbing material and capable of printing in superior style. Rates: one year in advance 61.00, six months 5.00, singles 1.20 per year not in advance 1.20.
A varied page outlines poultry prices and local services from Hatstenson and Grim, with dental, sewing, barber, and pharmacy notices. It also mentions Thanksgiving plans, church gatherings, and Woodman financials, plus a health anecdote about Senator Tillman and the origin of his nickname Pitchfork Tilman.
Community classifieds mention kerosene supplies lamps and carpet sales at Muehlenthaler Bros and C L Prutgurewaus. Local wedding at Clermont church, lecture December 11, dairy stockholders meeting December 1, mill improvements planned, sewing machines advertised, and remedies for colds. Also farm updates, underwear lines, and holiday greetings with multiple residents traveling for Thanksgiving.
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