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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
4
The text attributes a view to Thomas A. Edison about illnesses from improper or excessive eating and indigestion. It argues the stomach needs help during overloading and recommends Kodol as a natural digestive blend that digests what you eat, claiming it is pleasant to take and sold by Muchleathaler Bros.
Local notes describe neighbors visiting, hosting, and traveling. Mentions include Harry Reichert at a parental home, Ethel Shaffer with Mae Fritz, John Copeland and wife from Volga visiting Robert Peters, and Rosa Wenger returning from Oelwein with O. B. U. activities. Also shared are a kraut cutter incident, Rev. Albright sermons, and a Kansas hard times anecdote with Dr King’s New Discovery praised for relief.
Sunday gatherings at Boyles and Smiths mark a busy week with visits from Patterson Gunderson Howard and others. A school report lists enrollment attendance and tardiness for October, while local weddings and community events include Conrad Reinhart and Josie Olson’s surprise marriage. The Dan Patch Air Line route discussion influences local travel plans.
Petra Larson and Helen Poulson attended visitors on Saturday. Charles Pingle returned to Everett Washington Friday. Krieger sold his 126 acre Clermont farm to Lew Larson. Lena Larson plans to winter in Platte City. Minnie Fanni of Elgin visited Mrs John Wella. Richard Crowe left Oelwein for Minneapolis for new work. Bank building progress praised. Mrs Keenan of Blooming Prairie and Mrs Duggan of Austin visited Mary Cummings. Kittle Groth bought a driving team in Jessup. Tall corn exhibits near the post office, seed planted May 30. Social gathering at the Pringle home last Thursday with partners chosen from lunch baskets. Advertisement for Dr Kings New Life Pills.
County notes recount T. Rubyer's return from Vermont. Cedar Falla hosts a conference for Curran and Peek families. J. Grey quips a box sentence using every letter. Waucoma reports three disorderly conduct cases. John Fennell moves homes. Mrs. Geo White remains ill. Christ sisters visit. Henry L. Adams gains admission to the bar in West Union. Neff Bros finalize a private all night electric lighting contract with the city council.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the old School place south of Gunder along the Elgin Elkader road on Thursday Oct 24 starting at 10:00 a.m. The estate includes 5 horses 18 cattle 8 to 4 tons of hay 100 bushels of corn about 125 chickens farm machinery and household goods. Terms cash under 5 and installment options with approved security at 6 interest. E W Markham auctioneer Thomas Olson clerk O J Nexson proprietor.
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