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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
5
The ad describes a stock and dairy farm of about 180 to 200 acres with good workland, pasture, timber, and a spring. It notes large white timber quality, windmill, tanks, and seeks quick sale at $90 per acre instead of the usual $100. High Land Co.
School days are here and children need new dresses. Cotton Plaids in Navy, Wine, Brown and Green grounds offer pretty and sturdy fabrics. Bright patterns promise serviceable use for the wardrobe.
The Ladies' Aid Society stages the Tom Thumb Wedding next Tuesday evening September 19 at the Elgin Opera House. About sixty children ages two and a half to nine perform with a professional director preparing them. Tickets are available from society members. show begins at eight.
The Elgin Opera House will present Graustark on Monday evening September 18. Grace Hayward’s romance of a American suitor and a Balkan princess is staged with praised scenery and a carefully selected company, promising a daring tale of courage and American pluck.
Seal of Minnesota and Clear Quill sold at $2.15 per sack while Bakers' Premium quoted $2.140, Crystal Patent $2.10 per sack. Weibel pi Mill notes merchants paid 24 cts. per dozen eggs Saturday. Scoop warns to pack eggs in water glass for winter before prices rise.
Sunday School groups from Alyria union and St Pauls M BE held a joint picnic at Ben Cummings farm described as the best time ever. A long dinner table, drinks and ice cream featured a festive afternoon with games and laughter. Elgin residents were driven by local autos, and organizers hope for a repeat event next year with Illyria. A separate note reports a drag line speed case in Mayor Weibel's court with drivers fined five dollars each for speeding. Weather improved after a foggy start, and land seekers from Texas planned another trip. A property listing from Elgin Land Co. mentions tourist residence purchases on favorable terms.
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