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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
2
A fragment discusses how agitprop and public messaging may stir unrest by promoting Bolshevism. It cites a Federal Trade Commission statement to the public about a large packer price agreement for a lard substitute made from cotton-seed oil.
An old newspaper notice touts O Sa To Indian Tonic at 65 cents a bottle and 1 dollar for seven days, urging flugs of flour from Weibel Mill Company. It claims health benefits and urges customers to respond by October 15 as a car of old wheat flour arrives. The ad also mentions stock at Stoeler's Drug Store and promotes Town's Best meal products.
The Elgin Echo issue from October 9 1919 carries local ads and notices. It includes price lists for flour and clothing, community letters about public concerns such as waterworks, and social notes on residents and events. Headlines and small items reference local businesses, unions, and civic matters in a compact small-town newspaper style.
Hunsberger and Son advertise choice gifts of the Big Type Poland Chinas priced to sell. They invite customers to visit and view the stock. Stobhr & Co. touts a dollar bottle of O Sa To Indian Tonic at sixty five cents, promoting it as a safe cure for constipation and related ailments.
Advertisement notes Brighton shirts in tasteful patterns and good style with superior quality for men. Mentions fast colors and a price of one dollar fifty cents.
Durable light leather vests promoted as warm comfortable and easy to move in. Advises early buying while sizes last and notes prices from 7.60 to 8.50 dollars.
Catalog copy notes a big variety of outing flannels in stripes checks and plaids for night gowns dresses and other uses with prices at 25 40 and 35 cents per yard.
In the wake of a warehouse fire flour sacks show water and chemical stains. The vendor offers choice old wheat flour at 2.75 dollars per sack, urging buyers to stock up for winter as supplies move quickly.
Slightly soiled union suits require washing or are good aside from wrinkles. Regular 2.50 cotton fleece suits offered at reduced per suit price. Pile Bagina bundles sold for 1.75 each.
Children’s Knit Caps and related items drifted from inventory as water and chemical exposure occurred. The store is closing out at half price, offering remaining stock at 50 percent discounts across knit caps and similar wares.
A promotional note touts Lion Brand Shoes as the best buy with early orders for men and boys. The Boys Army Style Munson Last is highlighted as a good value and servicable, with an invitation to visit to view the line.
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