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Elgin newspaper urges growth and regional support
The piece urges Elgin readers to back a new printing and newspaper expansion to attract out of town business, pledging to prioritize Elgin and surrounding towns. It argues strong local merchants, aggressive advertising, and collaboration with other towns will boost Elgin’s paper and economy. A farm accident on Alex Scott’s property is briefly noted.
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