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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
5
A short promotional note touts a yearly subscription price of one dollar per year and urges readers to subscribe to receive a smile. It emphasizes value with a yearly cost of 1004 dollars per year and compares weekly rent to an annual subscription.
A fragmented historical page intertwines Republican politics in Fayette County with editorials and notices. It cites labor pressure and corporate coercion claims, recounts past civic events, and notes Jenny Lind’s 1840 American debut alongside remarks on McKinley and Bryan era politics. The text blends editorials, public notices, and memorabilia.
A broad advertisement promotes underwear dress goods boots and shoes fur coats and a full line of dry goods. Groceries are described as fresh and of first quality. The store emphasizes variety and high quality across all branches.
Local catalog item offers ladies hosiery from 25 cents to 45 cents for children and women, gents tan and black hose, seamless options, plus handkerchiefs, Turkish towels, cushion covers, and decorative plant pots. A note promises a limited stock sale on October 23 and 24 with special prices.
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