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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1901
Page
5
The Elkader fair winds up schedules for next week with crowds expected and a full program. Exhibits, games, and a European dinner plan are teased, while vendors prepare. Fireworks and entertainment are promised as the sun rises on opening day.
In a contentious political column, Cummins’ stance on prohibition and the Mulet law drawsSharp contrast with liberal and prohibition Republicans. The piece attacks his inconsistent positions on prohibition, calls his policies unAmerican, and questions his electability amid party fractures and shifting allegiances. The discussion references the Rapids convention and the broader Republican battles over temperance and state statutes.
Fayette County notes report the Ben Warner company performing for the county fair at Wash Union. Fayette Reporter owner Hd Alexander sells to Franck Hammond and moves to Slayton, Oregon for health. Local hunts reveal ore samples from a woodchuck. A math puzzle yields living brothers and sisters counts. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Abrams skip in Oelwein and West Union speeches. Senator Trewin and family move to Cedar Rapids. Trewin to join the local bar.
Deputy Game Warden Reily arrested Judge Hubbard of Cedar Rapids and Judge Trimble of Keokuk at Ledyard for possessing two prairie chickens in violation of game laws. They faced a hearing before Justice Clarke. Trimble admitted the chickens were theirs. The case was appealed with expected fines.
The Payotto County Agricultural Botisty fair in West Union runs daily, with Elgin residents planning to attend the Elkadey fair next year. Officials claim the event will be a high quality, well managed show as crowds are expected to turn out for the annual fair under the familiar ring of bells.
Rev H H Abrams a well known but troublesome figure for the League of Order prohibitionists in Fayette County has been relieved of his job. He had been stirring for Cumming and the prohibitionists could not use him any longer. He is not expected to be heard from again in the county.
The Elgin canning factory is operating at full capacity despite a sworn crop shortage from a breuth effect. The plant reports meat packing larger than expected, with corn quality higher than in average years, supporting sustained output.
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