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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
7
Local notices describe cabinet photos, clothing sales, hardware deals, dairy salt, and dry goods at Capper Shaffer and Ely stores. Community updates salute visitors, canning factory closure, fishing, road work, and upcoming political events with names like Knudtson Bros, Capper Shaffer, Ely, Will J. Roberts, and Mrs Berger.
An advertisement promises three pairs of drawers and undershirts for five dollars from EB. H. Johnson & Co. The offer guarantees that with ordinary care the wool garments will last three winters, aiming to Tarnish every man in town.
A local ad describes a range of underwear sized for unusual body types. It promises proper fit and comfort for men with varied waists arms and legs, emphasizing price and quality. Jolyon and Cy are named in the notice.
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