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Newspaper
Clayton County Centennial
Location
Elkader, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1936
Page
2
The memoir recounts Elizabeth Paul Egan’s rail line service career from the 1870s to the early 1900s, describing pay, duties, shifts, and the Omaha to Stull division. It notes pay increases, clerk hiring, and her role in maintaining a clean station, plus hazards from floods and storms, including 1896 Bloody Run devastation and repairs after major floods.
One hundred years ago Elisha Boardman settled in Clayton County after moving from Vermont and New York. He faced loss in lumber ventures in Canada and Chicago, then followed the westward push to Wisconsin Iowa and Turkey River country where he built a sawmill. He endured floods and Indians stealing oxen, but continued farming and business ventures until his death July 5 1876 at 95 years.
Slyde Bros. are recognized as Clayton County's longest operating dealers for McCormick-Deering equipment. The firm emphasizes a long history in local farm machinery sales and service, highlighting its enduring presence and continued support for agricultural customers.
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