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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
7
A German chemist has found a method to use potatoes as a substitute for wood in making lead pencils. The potato is said to make a new mark in the world. The West Union lecture series attracted many locals this week by train and auto, though Senator Kenyon failed to deliver his lecture, disappointing attendees.
A collage of small town items spans prices at Berg & Co and Berg sale ads, local guest updates, travel to Mason City and Spirit Lake conventions, fishing success on the Turkey River, farm yields, and warnings about trespassing on Aug Holzer’s land. The column glances at community life, agriculture, travel, and local business in a single issue.
The town of Elgin reports steady growth with three new homes under construction at Vinton Rennison and Al Schori plus additions to the German Baptist parsonage. Local wells by Moser and Livingston supply water for a new schoolhouse and residents. The report highlights a rising bank and factory, signaling robust development in Elgin.
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