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Shinny games and town business in Elgin
A 1901 report notes Paul Down's arm injury while playing shinny and extols the sport's value. It covers Elgin meat market changes as John Falk sells his half stake to Fred Falk, Fred's plans for improvements, and John's continued town involvement. It also announces Bell Shirt Company's first Elgin shirt production, its staffing, and anticipated expansion boosting local employment and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dean
T. W. Down
Paul
Squire
Iwa
John Falk
Falb Broscent
Fred Falk
Fred
Elgin
John
Elgin Enterprises
Bell Shirt Company
Ball Shirt
Towa
Fred Maurer
Farnsworth
Luchshger
Maurer
Peter Luchsinger
Elktieh
E. M. Paul
Elkuler
Elkader Arua
Eineon
South Dakota
Albert Light
Hadson
Mukolu
Northwest
Sam Greenley
West Union
Milo Yaont
Carl Becker
Postville
Beckers