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Canning Factory to Start After Mid Month
Manager C W Nicklaus of Elgin Canning Co announces the plant will begin operations after mid month, delayed by late corn harvests. About half a crop will be packed this year. Also notes a social scene in which a newspaper man makes a joke about press editions. The 18th annual Harve at Home Picnic will be held in Fayette Iowa on August 14 1901 with an address by Guy P Benton and baby show and amusements planned. Fayette’s USU Business College advertises commercial training opening Sept 16 1901 under Geo A Oliver. Death notices report Miss Josie Lehman, a Bell Clothing bookkeeper, died at Brooke's Home. funeral in Elgin Iowa with family and friends mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Nicklaus
The
Elgin Canning Co
Fayette Iowa
Guy P. Benton
U. IL U
USU Business College
Fayette
Iowa
Northwest
Geo
A. Oliver
A. M
Prin
Josie Lehman
Rey
Brooke
Cadar Rapids
F. BE
Brooks
Josephine Lehmian
Bell Clothing House
Anna
Hesltli
Stoner
Elgin
Jennie Benson
Misa Lehman
Bell Clothing Company
Migs Lehman
Rev. Brooke