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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
5
A fragment story cites Decorah backing a larger Turners Hall stage to host operatic events and improve entertainment in the region. It notes plans for a 26 by 48 feet stage with housing rooms, aiming for a notable theater upgrade. The Turner Society of Hikadet outlines a broader cultural push.
Recount of early Fayette County settlement from 1816 onward, noting Mulligan’s claims, the indians and wildlife, and the barren prairie. Highlights Robert Alexander’s Tennessee birth, move to Iowa in 1849, large land grants and his $10,000 pledge to build an educational institute. Describes the donation by S. H. Robertson, construction starting 1855, completion 1856, and the 1897 opening of Upper Iowa University for both sexes.
A rough list shows fair dates in multiple counties including Annuakee, Chickasaw, Chiyton, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Aust, and Mitchell. Events span August through September with locations such as Wanton, Tadepentt, New Tlampton, Mikader, Stupwberry Pole, Arlington, Cresco, Manchester, and Wert Union.
Reports from West Union include the next term of District Court beginning October ath. The Waverly Canning Co plans 2,000,000 cans of corn this year. Observers note Clermont to replace a burned block. Felprove political and business items while mentioning Li Hung Chang wealth and local officials.
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