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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
2
The Elgin council favors offering private firms a water works franchise to fund fire protection. A private system could cost about 5,700 with 7 percent return, versus 2,000 for a town engine. Rental would cover costs, cut insurance and provide better protection, while taxes would be minimal for those without property.
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Council met in special session with Mayor Mattoon presiding. Present were Grahiani Ebriich Nichlaus Moser Paige and Shori. Minutes of three meetings read and approved. Bonds for N Schorina treasurer and Will Schneider marshal approved and filed. Water works and fire protection discussed. Committee named Graham Palda Ehrlich Moser Sebori Nicklaus to draft conditions for a private company franchise. Ordinance committee tasked to prepare fire protection funding and a stone crossing between the bank building and the Building and Loan Association. Adjournment planned.
An odd mix of advertisements and a bank asset statement appears. Cures for headaches and coughs promote fast relief from Stehr's Pharmacy and E H Johnson Co, alongside claims of Clover Root and One Minute Cough Cure. A Citizens State Bank financial notice lists assets including gold, silver, drafts, overdrafts, and liabilities with totals around 4 thousand dollars.
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