Farm Bargains Offer Wide Iowa land Near Elgin
Numerous farms advertised for quick sale across Iowa and Saskatchewan. Listings describe ranges from 44 to 322 acres with tillable soil, timber, springs, wells, and multiple buildings, all on main roads near Elgin, Highmore, Brainard, and surrounding towns, plus one Saskatchewan option and exchange asks.
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Elgin
Elgin-West Union Road
Elgin West Union Road
Highmore
Hyde Co
South Dakota
Fayette Co
Iowa
Brainard
Ridge Road
Elkader-West Union Road
Quill Lake Country
Saskatchewan
Canada
Illyria community notes and local updates
Sunday in October brought a mix of community news in Illyria. Ida Nydegger rested at home while Ed Moore hosted a largely attended sale. John Kreuger bought a piano. Geo Gibson painted his house. district schools began with Mary Foxwell teaching. Neighborhood visits included Mrs. Susan Bigler with her daughter, Mrs. Herve Robbins, and many others sharing farm help, visits, and Sunday gatherings around Volga, Elgin, and Avoca. A cut on Wenger’s head required four stitches after Sunday’s mishap. An advertisement promotes Electric Bitters with a testimonial from Mrs. Laura Gaines of Avoca, noting dramatic health improvements after four doctors’ efforts.
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Geo Gibson
Mary Foxwell
Susan Bigler
Herve Robbins
Pleasant Point social rounds and local visits
Pleasant Point neighbors hosted gatherings as Nellie and Alta Hofer entertained, others visited at Tim Thoman’s and nearby homes including the Overbecks, Keigs, and Prichards. The item also promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds with testimonials and pricing from H. E. Bucklen & Co.
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Nellie
Alta Hofer
Fred Greisinger
Tim Thoman
S. O. P. Craft and
Potatoes and Used Auto Ads Seek Orders
Two carloads of first class potatoes will arrive toward the end of the month. readers are invited to place orders. Also listed is a good second hand Overland automobile for sale, with inquiries directed to Cas Monnauan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Carper
Cas Monnauan
Community Notices From Brainard and Nearby Towns
John Howard traveled to Oelwein by train on Tuesday while Perry Craft rode to New Hampton. Walter and Herman Kohls assist Martin Hovey on his farm as Mrs. Hovey of Decorah visits. Charles Craft attended a postmasters convention in Donnan. Mrs. George Grover and daughter Susie traveled to West Union, and Mrs. Grover plus Kathryn visited relatives in Clermont. Harriman of Wadena booked a Tuesday train to Independence. Susie Graver of Clermont visited her parents. County Superintendent Belle Thorp visited the local school Tuesday morning and at the M Hovey residence. Last Thursday barn raising at H M Bartlett’s drew many locals. Jos Mounce moved his sawing outfit to Adolph Baumgartner’s Cheery Valley to cut logs for a new barn. Mrs. Sidney Nutting learned of her sister’s death and left for West Union to mourn with the family.
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John Howard
Oelwein
Perry Craft
New Hampton
Walter and
Herman’ Kohls
Martin Hovey
George Grover
Susie
West Union
G. Grover
Kathryn
Clerimont
Harriman
Wadena
Independence
Susie Graver
Clermont
G. Graver
Belle Thorp
M. Hovey
H. M. Bartlett
Jos Mounce
Adolph Baumgartner
Cheery Valley
Sidney Nutting
Arthur Craft
Nutting
Eczema Ointment Claims Quick Skin Cure
The advertisement promotes Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a fast healer for eczema rashes ring worm and other eruptions. It claims instant itch relief and medical prescription status with nationwide availability from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.
Cheery Valley News Social Calls Headline
Mrs Lousiana Christen hosted. families such as Lantz, Chapman, and Meyers visited. Several neighbors including Edd Benson Jacob Christen and families were callers at Baumgartner, Dennler, and Hanson homes across Sunday and Monday evenings.
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Lousiana Christen
Will Lantz
Bert Chapman
Edd Benson
Celia Meyer
Edwin
Fred Hangen
Adolph Baumgartner
Jacob Kurth
Gottfred
Jacob Christen
Alex Baumgartner
Jacob Gehring
Theodore Hanson
Tim Thoman
Ben Frieden
Frank Christen
Thor Hanson
Ole Benson
Ida
Olga
Viola
Earl Bennett
Mildred Yearous
Lillian Kerr
Hilda Klingman
Adolph Hanson
Thos Hanson
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Notices
An old ad offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials, internal use, 75 cents per bottle. Includes buyer inquiries and local notices about lodging and a potato buyer seeking produce.
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Aall
Clermont News Items Highlight Local Developments
Mrs A G Becker and daughter Laura visited Elgin yesterday while Clermont townsfolk note rapid growth with new church and bank buildings taking shape. West Union Art Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Larrabee Jr. M P Burkes residence nearing enclosure. Johnson of Elgin a recent guest at Relph home. John son Bros machine shop foundation started south of Brick City hotel. About 400 more students enroll at State Agricultural College Ames. new Farmers Saving Bank safe stored with Miller Son. 245 acres sold east of town for 85 dollars per acre to Wm Mecklenburg burg, likely bringing Billy back from Castalia. A Gentle and Effective Laxative advert notes Dr Kings New Life Pills as best.
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Johnson Bros
Brick City
State Agricultural College
Amesgo
Farmers Saving Bank
Miller & Son
James Sullivan
Andrew Gilbertson
Wm. Mecklenburg
Billy
Clermont
Castalia
Elkader News Briefs Include Store Expansion and Prices
Elkader report notes Paull and Bink store addition nearing completion. Potatoes sell at 7.65 per bushel with expected declines. Visitors B M Benson Maurice Minihan and John Johnson visited with Elkader high students. Otto Friend unveils electric bells instrument for Imperial orchestra at Lady Foresters dance. Home talent play moves to Guttenberg next Saturday under Ladies' Aid Society. attendees promised a treat.
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Elkader
Paull & Bink
B. M. Benson
Highland
Maurice Minihan
Marion
John Johnson
Wagner
Elkader High School
Otto Friend
Imperial Orchestra
Lady Foresters
Opera House
Guttenberg
Ladies’ Aid Society
West Union Briefs Roster of Local Movements and Appointments
Judge A N Hobson and W W Comstock traveled to Cresco on judicial business while attorney W C Lewis was summoned to Chicago for legal work. Mr and Mrs J W Winston departed for a three week visit with relatives eastward. L V Humphrey visited from North Dakota and plans to return next week. Grand Commander Severs announced district appointments naming Carl Evans to district three and A D Fisk to district four covering several nearby commanderies.
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A. N. Hobson
W. W Comstock
Cresco
W. C. Lewis
Chicago
J. W. Winston
L. V. Humphrey
North Dakota
West Union
Severs
Landrige Commandery
Carl Evans
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la Salle Station
Financial District
Englewood Union Station
South Side
C. A. Akers
The
Elgin Land Agency
Illyria
Ida Nydegger
Ed Moore
Jobn Kreuger
Barry Wenger
John, Mattocks
C. L. Klingman
Will Kerr
Volga
Harry Gilson
J. D. Shaffer
Jessie
Mabel
Perry Medberry
G. E. Medberry
Laura Gaines
Avoca
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pleasant Point
Wm Brabham
Wm Pritchard
Clara Greisinger
Tom Keig
Fayette
Jake Grossinger
Henry Overbeck
S. O.P
Gottfred Pfister
Eddie Bunsberger
Johnie Wilson Jr
Ethel Keig
Near Fayette
Jake Greisinger
John Schmidt
Dr. King
A. Stid
Mason, Mich
Brainard’ News
Mrs. Hovey
Decorah
Charles Craft
Donnan
Postmasters
Cheery Valley News
Fred Hanson
Bert Thuman
Jacob Dennler
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
O. Hall
Hall
Reno
Julia Burcuse
Povrators Wastep
Ave Houzer
Novard
College of Commerce
Waterloo
Clermont News
Enterprise
A. G. Becker
Laura
Mra
Wm, Larrabee Jr
West Union Art Club
M. P. Burke
Katha Johnson
Relphwella
C. L. Freiburghaus
Towa
Walker
John Deere
Kingman
Harrington, Pes Ee
Carse Suert
Leta
Anson
Lake St
Iowa City
Des Moines
Capper's
H. Trezqnai
Bec
Schori Bros
Greenly Bros
City Draymett
Low Estates
H. S. Hadsel, M. D
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