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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
2
The Elgin Echo lists local column ads with five seats per insertion and two display options. It notes monthly payment, jobbing printing capabilities, and options for payment in advance.
Dr L B Hutchinson dentist seen in Elgin area on business. Frank Meisner visits Elkader on work. Second hand Ford touring for sale. Tur key River bridge work under Supervisor Guoderson. Herman Becker, Marion, dies. funeral in Marion. Local farming notes on corn yields in Illyria township. Mrs R O Woodard undergoes Iowa City surgery with positive reports. Birth of the Nation at Oelwein draws local plans. Bauman near Madison, D. D., plans move to Elgin. Grimm cheese thefty incident noted.
An advertisement touts a complete lens grinding plant and same day lens service from a Fayette County registered optometrist. Local notes report Miss Helen Nicklaus visiting, residents traveling to nearby towns, a canning factory interest in Oelwein, a horse traders camp, and several community updates including sports and education.
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