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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
5
Offer to sell an Istore at an exceptional bargain with details provided by Weibe Bros or CW Dory, Michigan. Readable fragments indicate a quick sale but lack full particulars.
Elgin Canning Co set a record for corn received on the Monday with 183 loads. a wagon remained unloaded that night. The next day about 100 loads awaited unloading at noon and by afternoon the sign no corn tomorrow was posted. The plant ran all day Wednesday to catch up as hand huskers worked to move corn from shed to factory. Manager Woodard, Secretary Miss Weaver, and Superintendent Dean greeted visitors and spoke briefly about the busy plant in operation.
Fred Reinhart died at his home seven miles east Saturday morning September 7 after a two week illness. Congestion of the lungs listed as the cause. He farmed here most of his life and was well liked. Survived by his wife, daughter, mother, two sisters, a brother, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Apostolic church Tuesday afternoon with interment in the local cemetery.
A country school ma’am plans a barnyard game for pupils during recess in winter. Each child represents a barnyard animal while the room fills with animal sounds. One boy stays silent and finally says he is laying an egg.
The ad extols health in enterprise leaders and urges using Electric Bitters to restore vigor. It cites Charles B. Allen of Sylvania Georgia reporting relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach issues and kidney problems after four bottles. Available for 50 cents at the City Drug Store.
The minister asks if Sampson used a weapon The jawbone of an ass answers the question In Decorah Ole Tockleson wife and two sons visit relatives The ad notes a full line of sweaters at T J Capper with Man s Sadie s and children items
Mrs Tom Hanson visited Thursday at the Christen home Edwin Hanson painted the Jake Dennifer house recently Mrs Harb Friedell from West Bend for a visit Joe Schneider entertained a houseful of company Sunday evening A number from this vicinity visited the West Union fair Thursday Louisa Baumgartner assists Celia Mayer with house work The funeral of Fritz Rienhardt was held at Apostolic church Tuesday afternoon Jake Christen and family and Mrs Gottlob Dennler visited Ben Hofer home Mesdames Adolph Baumgartner and Elmer son Celina Meyer and daughters Louisa and Georgie were passengers for Oelwein Friday John Beer and family and Nina Beer visiting from Illinois A boy born to Mr and Mrs Fred Frieden Aug 31 Lena Schupbach and Maria Grimm assist with work Wu Beer and family returned home Saturday Maria Sutter stayed There are several notes of visiting relatives and local activity.
Local notes talk of Dr King’s New Life Pills at The City Drug Store and household tips while reporting Al Schori family visiting the Neuenswander home near Fayette. News mentions seed corn day, a new Becker building meat market, Mammoth Cave trip, and a lynching case in Cumings involving black residents.
Farmers haul corn to the factory while threshing largely finishes in the area. Mabel Medberry teaches in Illyria District No 2. Jessie Probert marries Walter Rothlisberger at John Probert’s home. Will Wenger returns from Washington, noting Iowa remains good. Various visits, fairs, and social gatherings mark the week in Highland Township.
A humorous pitch extols savings over appearance and urges readers to begin banking. It echoes old Scots wisdom that small sums add up and promises fascination with saving as soon as one starts.
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