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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
The article notes Capper's shoes offer, mentions O B U visitor Warren Harrington and J T Phillips recovering after a foot injury. It reports a cold week in Iowa with near zero temperatures, snowy winds, and a proposed gasoline arc light for the city streets, to be installed for a 30 day trial.
The Elgin Echo announces publication for Elgin and North Greta Iowa every Thursday at noon edited by W Hughes. Advertising rates are five cents per line for local column ads and display ads run until discontinued. Monthly accounts payable and printing services offered for jobs tailored to customer needs.
A 1908 notice shows Dr. W. Dyxins announcing his candidacy for Fayette County Recorder, Iowa, subject to Republican voters in June primaries. The item blends local notices, ads, and brief community updates surrounding residents, shops, and events.
Community updates from Elgin Iowa include visits by Henry McMillan and Melwhr Yanni taking charge of the area, new citizen arrivals from Postville, and discussions on a State Auditor candidacy. A shooting incident near Postville involved William Brandt and Johnson, with a gunfire exchange and a wound to Johnson.
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