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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
5
The notice advertises sewing machines for sale by T. J. Capper with a guarantee of good work. Town talk centers on possible changes to the Decorah division train service, though no official notice exists yet. Meanwhile Eastern Stars members cleaned their lodge room and meals area in preparation for their monthly meeting.
A message from T. J. Capper advertises a forthcoming carload of potatoes for Elgin in a few days. Prices are set to be five cents per bushel lower before unloading. orders accepted now with notification on arrival. Also notes a flour bread contest at the opera house on Wednesday October 19 with Marion Hansche lecturing on bread making. Mary Holzer named new clerk at Robyn & Wing's store starting Monday. A Girl Wanted for steady work at the Elin Cigar Factory. apply at once.
A reflection urges keeping windows open at night to breathe fresh air. It notes people fear cool air as they once did smallpox, and extols outdoor air as vital to health. The piece contrasts indoor life with the benefits of night time ventilation and advises against sealing rooms shut.
John Falk butchered a steer near Elgin after eleven months on dry feed, reaching about 1700 pounds. The meat cooled Tuesday and will soon appear on the City Meat Market blackboard, underscoring Falks commitment to quality and expanding demand from Elkader and West Union customers.
Frane Hedrick sells his 253 acre Clayton county farm near Gander to Towler Thorson for 125 an acre, totaling 31625. The property is described as well improved, well kept, and well located, suitable for a home though several miles from larger towns.
Unclaimed letters in the Elgin post office will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed by September 22. Names listed include R C Kellogg Me Faved Tavid SOE Alice Smith Joe Kruth Mary Nelson. Postmaster Hans Kiser notes to ask for advertised letters. Additional local notes cover Alf Jacobs trip to McGregor by motorcycle, Max Haumsberger on rural route, and visits to Wikacher with Dr Hadsel and Max Thoma.
Clare Halstenson and others attend multiple rooms. Frances Hadd travels. Gladys King absent due to eye trouble. Bessie Halstenson visits Waterloo. several pupils miss time for sickness. new music course purchased and teachers plan grade work. Delphian Society program and upcoming state teachers meeting featuring Col Roosevelt address noted. Elgin ball team beats Clermont. theater crowd enjoys Clarence Bennett play. Knudtson ill. local school improvements underway.
A two year old steer strayed into a local pasture is awaiting rightful owner. The claimant must prove ownership and take possession by paying advertising and pasture costs. Frep Nyprouur.
The Jubilee Singers will perform at the opera house on October 25 to benefit the Ladies Cemetery Association. Since the annual dinner is not planned, patrons are urged to support the cemetery upkeep through this concert. Mrs Pied Kubler sustained a painful injury milking a cow when the animal stepped on her foot. Mrs Kohler’s toe nail was torn and the toe badly lacerated. Mrs Linsley Grimes returned home near West Union Tuesday after visiting her mother, Mrs Ben Stahl.
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