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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
4
A Cleveland resident, Mrs. D. I. Jones, reports severe nervous prostration improved by Dr. Miles Nervine. The ad touts nerves as the source of bodily strength, promises soothing relief and nerve force generation, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit, urging readers to buy through their druggist.
Illyria items note various locals at church and gatherings. Mentions include Chas Kimball at home, Alfred Wenger and wife visiting, and multiple residents entertaining neighbors. An anecdote extols Dr King’s New Discovery for asthma and lung ailments with claims of curing several cases.
West Union reports show W J Rogers leaving for South Dakota on business. F Y Whitmore and wife spend the week at Oswage. J W Dwyer and wife return from St Paul. Woodard home from Elgin canning season. Miss Guasie Fuller back from Chicago visit. Hez Dunbar shoots ducks at McCleery pond. Emma Hancock home from Elkader for fair vacation. Alma Robe to wed next Wednesday in Jessup. Wm Hiel Henry Topp reopen Elgin shop. family to move soon. Hackette couple head to New York for four months. Ainsworth and Agnes visit Oelwein en route to Norfolk Va. H B Hoyt to Europe with sister Emma Booth. Henry Boos joins J W Bopp and J W Dwyer offices as stenographer. Herman Christiansen leaves for Williams. Presbyterian and Methodist churches each receive $100. E M Phillips seeks post office candidacy with broad support.
Mr and Mrs J W Dwyer with Mr and Mrs R H Belknap attended the Crowe Dwyer wedding held yesterday morning. F Crabb sold his stake in Crabb Bros garage to his father J W Crabb who plans to move here. F Crabb has not chosen a new location yet.
The ad proclaims success relies on health and promotes Electric Bitters as the greatest health builder. It claims the tonic improves stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, purifies blood, and energizes the system, promising vigor and sharp thinking for weak or run-down people. Price is 60 cents with store guarantee.
Clermont News notes Rev Porter of Elgin visited Saturday while Miss Nan Crowe traveled to West Union. Several locals named, including births, travel to Des Moines for Taft reception, a Colorado trip, a New York visit, and a wedding in Westgate. A runaway on the Gander road killed a horse and wrecked a buggy from McAlavey’s livery.
The City Drug Store reports unprecedented demand for Dr King's New Life Pills claimed to cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria. Priced at 25 cents, the pills are described as a reliable stomach liver and kidney remedy.
Abstract office of W J Rogers lists transfers in Iowa towns including Oelwein Westgate Fayette Elgin and Arlington. Deals include Whitmore to Jamison 100 dollars for block 2 in Kint and Boyack addition Oelwein. O Connor to Funk 1100 for several lots in Westgate. Cora B Griffin to J Dowell 1000 for part of Fayette block 13. Taylor to Myrtle King 1870 for Arlington block 12. Hunsberger to Max Thoma 200 for Elgin add. Helen A Jones to W K Humphry 2500 for Fayette block 16. Rosa A Schmidt to John Lawler.
Real estate transfers list Harriman, Olive Barden, Aggie Poss, John Swartley, Emmet L. Gardner, P. Mondy, Elmer U. Farr, Chas W. Strong and Amelia Strong with parcel sizes and prices. Marriage licenses recorded for W Strong with Carrie Bark and others. Local notices cover crimes, deaths, and community happenings including visits, sales ads, and sports standings.
The town promotes advantages for settlers, including low taxes, well drained land, a central park, and shade trees. It boasts a top county fair, chautauqua week, a strong lecture program, and a booming economy with solid values and credits. West Union markets itself as a political, social, and financial hub with high church and social standards, inviting farm families seeking education and comfort.
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