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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

15 Aug 1901

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Elgin Echo

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Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

2

Death of Merton Hazlett at West Union

Last Wednesday at his father's West Union home, Merton Hazlett died of kidney disease. Son of Harvey Hazlett, long known near Elgin, with many friends here. A report notes corn crops may be near average despite drought fears. J. I. Chapman of West Union promotes the Fayette County Fair set for September 8 to 6, hoping for a strong showing. Homeseekers' excursion tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays each month via Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Tollway routes. details at Cedar Rapids Route offices.

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West Union Merton Hazlett Harvey Hazlett Elgin Wea Drouth J. 1. Chapman Fayette County Vale Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Tollway Cedar Rapids Jue G Farmer Agp&ta Bcr&nry Cadar Rapids
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Elgin Canning Plant Opens Trial Run With Cautious Start

The Elgin canning factory begins a trial trip next Saturday to test machinery before the packing season. Corn yields are down slightly but not a failure, likely producing two thirds to three fourths crop. A benefit social for two Highland ministers raised just over $40 at John Shaffer residence. Trade in Elgin remains strong, farmers visiting in large numbers and praising low prices and friendly treatment. The Cosmopolitan magazine’s World’s Fair issue sold at ten cents, with some copies reaching five dollars in rapid sales, a feat considered unique in magazine history. The Cosmopolitan aims to match or surpass past success with a Pan American Exposition number forthcoming.

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Elgin Canning Elgin Cosmopolitan
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