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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
5
A West Union July 29 1809 Republican county convention resolves Fayette county should supply the next Senator and instructs delegates to present George W Jamison as the candidate with full support from Fayette.
Readable items from the Westgate Herald notes a string of local incidents including Grace Jamison injured, a bigamist case near Chickasaw, a wagoner run over and a Des Moines death by starvation. Several Aug 11 to Sept 18 events are described with mentions of Des Moines, Decorah, West Union, Gowrie and Dubuque.
Miss Grace Jamison of Colwain suffered a severe ankle injury when a street booth collapsed under crowding at the Waterloo street fair. Nearby, Joseph Jacobs of Utica is jailed in New Hampton on bigamy charges after revelations of a first wife. A separate report notes a traction engine wreck near Castalia and a damage suit against the Fort Dodge Post Publishing Co. by Montgomery Ward & Co. for 40008 over alleged catalogue misstatements.
A reader letter questions how many more bushels of oats and other commodities are needed to buy farm staples this year versus last. It cites wire and post hole prices, rails against trusts, and notes Attorney General Griggs says the federal government has no role. The Rapids Gazette echoes concern over price advances and farm improvements amid trust power.
A local call urges support for J. We Divyer of Fremont township for County Supervisor. It argues Lauer would create two northwest seats with no voice for the center and southwest areas and says Democrats or Republicans alike should back Divyer for fair, just leadership.
A historical column questions Republicans what action Aguinaldo and his followers should take amid criticisms in the United States. It argues Republicans face a choice beyond brute force and urges Americans to consider patriotism, liberty, and the birthright of freedom against paying for Philippine surrender.
Elgin sees rapid progress with new businesses and homes, yet many families double up due to scarce rentals. Local leaders urged building more residences and commercial property to attract newcomers and boost taxes, predicting sustained growth if development continues.
Dora Wright petitions for absolute divorce from Prenderick Wright in Fayette County District Court Iowa. Grounds include cruel treatment failure to provide support habitual drunkenness and requests custody of minor children. Respondent must appear by October in West Union to defend. default could yield judgment.
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