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Elgin merchants expand stock as factory plans arise
In Whiting to Elgin, Miller Johnson of Milbank reports booming business and a large stock of dry goods, furnishings, and shoes at E H Johnson Co.,Firm seeks new factory near Elgin with six to seven workers and aims to attract healthy baby industries while Cupper Shaffer’s shifts to larger stock. Back Vermont notes William Bennett sending maple sugar greeting and rural mail delivery aiding him, as aging hooks for sheep graze are sharpened reducing demand for blacksmyths.
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Elgin
Pilda
BE. H. Johnson & Co
Forlan
Kentucky
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EH. Johnson & Co
Cupper
Shaffer
Old
Vermont
Bono
Wm. Bennett
William
Terra
Conciats
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