Elgin Advertiser notes local trades and events
Local merchants advertise sales on lumber clothes shoes and millinery. Canners, canning factory and ice supply details. new flour orders from Capper Shaffer. Benson lumber yard expanding. community notices include births, school opening, and a pathos-filled reminiscence of a printer’s apprentice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostrka & Shaffer
EACO
Capper & Shaffer's
Carrer & Shaffer
Canning Factory
Capper & Shaffer
Elgin
Joe Butler
John Lehman
Mable Pinney
Capris & Stare
Cassandra
George Heller
Elgin notices and local farming chatter recount town events
The Elgin report covers a veterinary service announcement and a Finke's Drug Store contact, plus a curious end of world prophecy incident. It notes horse trade details from a Strawberry Point buyer, with beefy draft horses sold for 90 to 135 dollars. Social snippets name Roy Smith, Sam Greenley, and others visiting Elgin from nearby towns, along with residents traveling to West Union and Postville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn
Steele
Strawberry Point
Steara
Towa
Roy Smith
Elkader
Elgin
Sam Greenley
Highland
Mr. Branch
R. J. Broehr
Postville
Amelia Walters
Ellndar
John Falk
Myrtle Bryant
Colwein
Joule Lehman
Ainsworth
Wanted those owing for box subscription
A blunt notice calls overdue subscribers of the Elgin Boxe to settle debts immediately. It targets all readers, urging payment regardless of status, and emphasizes the urgent need for funds.
Robert Evans Merchant Tailor Ad in Elgin Iowa
Robert Evans offers tailored suits in current style with reasonable charges. All orders filled quickly, repairs and pressing done neatly. A complete line of samples available with satisfaction guaranteed. Located first door east of Bank in Elgin Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Iows
Elgin Iowa Saloon Permit Granted In Special Meeting
In Elgin on September 26 1808 the council met in special session called by the mayor. Otto Helgerman and George Greve petitioned to operate a saloon. The council voted yes on the permit with Knudtson Nicklaus Graham Mattoon voting yea. The resolution was drafted and adopted then the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goungil
Knudtson
Nicklaus
Graham
Mattoon
Schmid
Knudtaon
Leagan
Marroon
Elgin
Fayette County
Iowa
Helgerman & Greve
Higin
Towa
Helgerman
Fall Garr Carnival at Cedar Rapids
The Fall Garr Carnival returns to Cedar Rapids with travel discounts for B G R and Ny Ry passengers within 100 miles. Tickets on sale Oct 2 to 7 and Oct 8 for round trips. Events include bicycle and horse races, machinery display, Indian Village, and evenings feature a Battle of Manilig reenactment with fireworks over 81 000 displayed. Contact B C R N Ry agents for rates and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garr
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapid
Farbor
Manilig
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Stcehr’s
John Lehman & Son
sLumber Dealers
Bigin, Juwa
Cardus
Eer
Ane
Ieee
Louisa Bale
Dofferson, Ga
Sayis
Ian
Cardué Eeery
Addison
M.D. Cary
Ripans Tabutea
Ripars Tahuler
Knudtson Bros
Benson's
Lomibex
Olga
George’ Haller
Enbptson Bros
Capper & Sahefer
Capper &Shatter's
Kxupraon Bros
Buck
Wang
Darwin
Elias Benson
Henry Palter
West Union
Tn Elgin
Tce
Childran
Uyyshed
George Heller's
Gre
Viet EB
Schelffelbien
C. G. Gratam
Grammax
Hougot
Congresa
Gunder
Averyoud Silks
Haugen
Ose
Brause
Hoya
Elgin—West
Union Road
Waterton
Antohy
Fathe Bilas
Benson Lumbver Yards
Benson
Denver
Colorado
Onawa
Nita Ehrlieh
Cedar Falls
Finke
Mia
al Pinney
Gis Gunderson
Effie “Hollsworth
Ttp
Kohler
Werd
Hougs
B. Hy
Thoman
On Owens
Ndt
George
Neuenschwindorf
Albert Schori
la Porta City
John Leliman
Lehman’s
Nea
Lehman
Hgin, Towa
Finke's
K. Hazuerra
George Dose
Fayette
Robert Evans
Merchant Tailo Y
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