Elma Aims for Growth with Schools Water Power and Rail
Elma, a 2400 population city in Chehalis county, boasts strong schools with 14 teachers and a four year high school, a commercial program, and a water system fed by springs. Electric lighting, a 2400 candlepower street system, gravel roads, and proximity to Montesano, Oakville, Olympia, and Shelton rail connections pull Elma toward a hoped six to ten thousand residents in the coming decade. Local merchants C Combes & Co and partners bolster town pride with up-to-date stores and public-spirited leadership.
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Elma's expanding farms and new civic projects
The Elma area features growing truck farming and a rich Chehalis valley belt with over 300 farms and a developing potato and berry industry. The city plans a major park enhancement, a modern opera house under construction by the Eagles, and a large Knights of Pythias hotel offering steam heat, hot water, electricity and modern conveniences.
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J Will Anderson of Elma Earns Noted Business Reputation
Elma merchant J Will Anderson, a dealer in shoes and furnishing goods, earns praise for honesty fair dealing and conscientious endeavor to serve customers. His stock from leading makers offers durable latest styles with an emphasis on honest value and integrity in all transactions.
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C. C. Combes & Co. Elma A Longstanding Local Merchants Store
C C Combes & Co of Elma is a progressive general merchandise store with roots dating to 1879. The firm, now under present management since 1890, offers reliable goods in ample quarters and aims to excel sales volume to support a city of 10 000. The store emphasizes a large, well equipped, convenient interior.
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Brewer Pharmacy Elma Leads Modern Elma Drug Trade
Brewer Pharmacy in Elma owned by J. W. Brewer is described as the leading drug store and a emblem of the city’s mercantile progress. The stock is pure and complete with medicines, stationery, books, and toilet articles, reflecting credit on Elma and Chehalis County’s business scene.
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Bank of Elma Promotes Growth and Stability
The Bank of Elma established 1908 and incorporated 1907 highlights financial strength for Elma and Chehalis county. With capital stock of 15000 it offers modern banking now led by president A. D. Devonshire and officers G. W. Ninemire E. L. France and W. H. France.
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Elma Merchants Boast Progressive Dry Goods Firm
A visitor reviews FE L Minard & Co and J M Dunning's Elma dry goods and ladies furnishings, praising business enterprise and city growth. Gouty, longtime Elma resident and mayor, is noted for boosting local commerce and public service.
Elma Merchants Grow With Vast Hardware and Furnishings House
The Elma firm built its prestige from a Cred Jetter event in its early days, offering a full hardware line, including stoves and tools, plus crockery and glassware. The furniture and farm implement stock cover wide designs and durable quality, occupying about 16,000 feet with six warehouses and two sheds. E. L. Minard, born in Illinois, manages the business, renowned for honest methods and community service. Dunning, a vigorous, enterprising partner, earns public respect and patronage.
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Elma Sees New Mercantile Houses Rise Near Growing Population
J. M. Dunning notes Elma and surrounding country expanding with new and modern mercantile houses of various kinds as population grows, signaling economic development and commercial expansion in the area.
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Vance Lumber Company powers Elma industry
Vance Lumber Co of Elma operates a large plant about 1.5 miles west of town with a modern planning mill. The saw mill outputs 60 000 feet of lumber daily and the shingles mill up to 100 000 per day. 125 people are employed across the mills and a mercantile establishment supports local commerce. Officers include J A Vance president, D J Vance vice president, C H Wilson secretary treasurer.
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M M Wakefield Elma merchant praised for fair dealing
For fifteen years M M Wakefield has served Elma as a dry goods clothing and notions dealer. He is noted for an excellent reputation and support of the city. His large well kept store carries durable goods and has built a broad patronage in Chehalis county.
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Gouty of Elma Born in Marian County Illinois
C E Gouty of Elma born in Marian county Illinois. article head names him and notes his birthplace. Further details not readable in the fragment.
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