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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
2
Fragmentary report notes Lester Ainsworth in a disputed or fictional interexiol region with unclear spelling and place names, suggesting a notable figure tied to a regional event or situation. The readable text emphasizes the person more than a clear event or outcome.
Fayette county voters face a coming election on whether to build a new county poor farm with an insane ward for incurable patients. The piece argues replacement of the old poor farm buildings is necessary and that housing the insane locally will save costs, urging support to aid the needy and uphold charity.
Old-time report notes the Otter Creek waterway falling to record lows with four mills near the mouth once powering the area. It argues that later increases in flow alter conclusions about water use and power demands, contrasting past and present hydro power needs.
In Otter Creek and nearby Turkey River waters have fallen, yet Dimond & Conner Mill in Lutw and Klock Woolen Mills near Elgin report full power from reservoirs. C Schneider dam also runs at twenty five horsepower. Local mills continue business with ample water, while streams across the middle west decline, not even meeting brook standards.
The London Spectator notes that if a broad German push for world power is truly shared by the nation, sacrifices for an ambitious program could be supported, even as such aims threaten confrontation with other powers. It warns that naval expansion tied to aggression would provoke a fierce fight within Germany and invites the opposition to prevail.
Cal Wynne recalls a boyish Confederate start at Henderson Texas in a speech noting how scant arms aided the march to war. He describes borrowing a shotgun and pistol, making a Bowie knife, and riding off with faith in youth before Yankee bullets forced him to abandon his weapon and switch to a captured Springfield rifle.
A bridal custom in Welest Tyra centers on a mother gifting a new pocket handkerchief to the bride before the church ceremony. The bride uses it during vows, then seals it away in her closet for life. Upon the wife's death, a grandmother places the handkerchief over the face before burial.
Notice to Jacob Lybrand Estate and Joh n Sanborn reports unpaid taxes from 1804 and 1895. Describes parcel details in West Union and Union, Fayette County Iowa. Right of redemption expires after ninety days from service completion. Potential deed to be issued if no reclamation.
The Citizen's State Bank of Elgin offers to pay taxes for residents of Pleasant Valley township who visit the bank and remit the tax amount there. No extra charge applies.
If you are planning a trip abroad contact the B. C. RB. de N. Ry. agents for fare rates of any class and sailing lists via the Transatlantic lines. Inquire at J. Mowrox, G. PL & TA., Cedar Rapids, Ia. for details.
Celebrated Miller Lime offered by Miller's Kilns one mile west of Lyin Elgin. Praised as the purest lime by masons and plasterers. Price 25 cents per bushel with full measure. Available at John Lehman & Sons Lambert Yard Elgin Town and directly from the kilns.
Cheap excursions offered by Vin. CR and Ry on July 3 and 10, Aug. 2 and 1, Sept. 6 and 20, Oct. 4 and 7. Tickets valid two days, one dollar plus 2.00 to all points on this line in Jows Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rok and Abbott Crossing and to Waverly. Tickets available through all company agents to numerous towns in the Southern Western and Northern regions. For full details contact agent B., O. RR, Cedar Rapids, Ia. J. Monroy GP and T. A. Cedar Rapids Ia.
The Taunton Daily story notes high earnings in local laundries with Chinese owners, including a man who accumulated 40 000 and plans to buy more. It describes weekly clearances around 3 45 and rents up to 40, rents of 14 to 25, wages 6 to 10, and two to three workers. Syndicates control several laundries on South Main and State streets. Competition to acquire laundries is intense, with as many as twenty five applications for openings.
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