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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
2
An old circular asserts catarrhal deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local methods. It claims only a constitutional remedy works and offers one hundred dollars for any uncurable case with Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. Circulars are free from druggists.
Sioux City Tribune reports officials faced the hard task of denying favors to families seeking exemptions for drafted men. A tearful mother asked Rev. Mr. Levit to substitute another son, but officials explained that no personal sentiment could alter the draft, and her son must report.
G A McBride of Headford Ontario says after two years of selling Chamberlains Tablets he tried them himself and found no equal product for indigestion or constipation. He recommends them to customers and notes they do them good. Sold by Stoehr & Co.
The Elgin News lists community items including.Capper’s bread sale, a dance at the Opera House featuring Bill’s Orchestra on Sept 16, local store updates, school moves, and travel notes. It reports on court jurors at West Union, wartime sentiment, farm and mill notices, and social events with names like Capper, McCoy, Nicklaus, and Weibel.
Elizabeth Abbey petitions for letters of administration in Payette County Iowa District Court at West Union alleging Frederick Abbey absentee from Elgin since years past. Will of John Abbey grants an interest in Elgin property including blocks 3 and 4 in Second Addition. Notice to Frederick and Elizabeth Abbey to appear by September term 1917 or objections and proof will be heard. Rudy Moser requested administrator.
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