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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
4
Several persons of ability and high reputation seek to represent a long established wealthy brokerage in this county. Position offers a weekly salary of 18.00 with additional expenses paid, payable in cash weekly. References required. Enclosed self addressed envelope. Manager, 810 Clifton Building, Chicago.
Hugh Patterson of Elgin sent grass from the yard commonly called quack grass to the state botanical department for advice. On Sept 18 he received a reply stating the plant is genuine quack grass and the only known kill method is thorough cultivation to expose and destroy rootstocks throughout the season. The botanist notes the scientific name Agropyron repens.
Fragments show lodge mourning for deceased Peter Nicklaus and Wiereas with condolences to family. Text requests charter drapings, published notices, and records entry. Also mentions Pleasant Valley township caucus and local notices about laundry and teachers excursion to Pan-American Exposition with multiple organizers and travel plans.
A Florida correspondent describes sea turtles of immense size weighing 600 to 1600 pounds, their nesting habits in brackish streams, feeding on grasses, and the methods of professional hunters aided by peggers. Bears raccoons and other wildlife also threaten the catch.
Washington Star and other papers recount a busy infant in Washington who, while his mother manages visitors, spends time solemnly picking feathers off his hands with his teeth. The anecdote highlights maternal tricks to keep curious babies quiet and occupied.
Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to the east half of the fractional south west quarter of section 16 in township 93, range 8, in Fayette County. The petition alleges transfers of interest from Albert Albertson to Daniel H. Miller and Martha Miller and later to D W Twitchell, requesting defense by October 2. Attorneys for plaintiffs Arnsworth, Armewouth & Dvnina.
Frank W. Drilling petitions for title to the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter and related parcels in Fayette County Iowa, asserting ownership free of liens. Multiple parties including Richard Carson and Peter Michaud are named as claimants or past owners, with mortgages and deeds cited. defendants are urged to appear by October's second day to avoid default judgment.
Ellendale a new town mid way between Albert Lead and Owatonna on the Burlington linepromotes growth to attract investors and settlers. Local agents Donat and H. Cooleyeville urge exploration of Ellendale and its business opportunities, inviting inquiry for lots and future prospects along the Northwest route.
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