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Elgin notes small town life and moving plans
A stream of briefs lists local housing moves and upcoming sales in Elgin. Becker L and Palda families plan to move to Cedar Rapids around April first, while Branch relocates to Elkader and Elgin residents prepare for March building plans. Multiple farm and business notices follow including sales, births, and social events in Pleasant Valley and West Union.
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L. J. Palda
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Branch
Elkader
Elxader
Capper & Shaffer
Davenport Woolen Mills Co
Pleasune Valley
Max Raffaut
Stepanek
Noah Kipla
Anics
Grackin
John
Shiva
al Schari
Maroh
Sohari
Bengon
Minnie Graane
Miss Green
West Union
Groft
Eugene
Schneiders
California
Perkin’s
Econo
Rocky Mountain Ten
Madison Medicine Co
Stoehr
D. Lawrence
Moreh
Iowa
Southland
F. F. Ferguson
Pleasant Valley
West Union Gazette
Gander
Tech 20Th
Fane Hettrich
J. J. Mahatty
Frank Gehring
Wea
Ed Klingman
All
Mr. Gehring