Elgin shows strong Fayette County growth in 1900 census
Fayette County notes Elgin, Oelwein and Arlington among fastest growing towns. Elgin rose from 460 residents in 1800 to 635 in 1900, a larger percentage gain than most towns except Oelwein. Oelwein and Arlington posted higher numeric gains, while West Union also grew. The article mentions local officials, townships, and community updates including staff changes and plans for manufacturing and educational council appointments.
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Seamen Jeffers
Taypined
Dalwein
Oran Township
Elgin
Putnam T Scott
Smithfield Township
Union Township
Westfield
West Union
Windsor
Hawkey
Cinee
Fayette County
Oelwein
Arlngton
Arlington
Elpin
Ecuo
Osbwein
Clermont
Farm of 80 Acres for Sale in Twystte County Elgin Area
80 acre farm described as among the best near Elgin with good buildings barns walls fences and improvements in five class condition. Includes 30 acres of timber land five miles west of Elgin. For particulars contact Lewis on Frank Bouanan Elgin Town.
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Twystte
Elgin
George Buhanan
Lewis
Frank Bouanan
Town
New Jewelery Trader Opens in Elgin Shop
Thore lately settled in Elgin and opened in office and repair shop. Ingle Gun Gunder supplies machinery for clock, watch, and jewelry work. Repair by tile charges and guaranteed satisfaction. Learned trade as journeyman in Norway. Bring watches to Gutdergen's Clive Elgin Iowa.
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Thore
Elgin
Oillco
Sweet potatoes and ham cooking from the New York Sun
The New York Sun discusses Southern and New York methods for sweet potatoes and boiled ham. It praises slow, thorough cooking to achieve crusts and rich flavors, arguing many New York dishes fail for rushing.
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New York
New York Sun
English Women in Politics Stir Controversy Across Nations
A London press writer notes English women directing campaign efforts and social activity around political contests, contrasting with American norms. The piece argues domestic expectations, class standards, and patriarchal authority shape women’s public roles, while praising masculine conduct in Britain’s political scene.
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Wusbanda
Varilamund
South Africa
London
Ypress
England
Thei
America
Brealey
Permament
Mental strain by profession ranks military top lunacy list
A French scientist surveyed 100000 naval and military personnel and found 169 confirmed lunatics, with other professions following in lunacy rates. Clergy doctors lawyers and artists show high risk, while commercial men show surprisingly low rates at 42 per 100000. domestic workers and day laborers also high.
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Zgo Mal
Circulation Rates Revealed in Personal History Facts
The article explains blood circulation by calculating heartbeats at sixty nine per minute, showing blood travels seven miles per hour, 188 miles per day, and 61 220 miles yearly. It notes an 84 year life would move a single blood corpuscle about 5 160 880 miles.
Wall Street Fifty Years by Frederick D. Tappan Celebrated
Frederick D. Tappan, president of Gullathi National Bank of New York, marks fifty years on Wall Street and reflects feeling as young as in his clerk days. Russell Sage, near the same age, humorously sent condolence as a rare gesture, joining in the lighthearted exchange about age and growing older.
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Wall Street
Frederick D. Tappan
Gullathi National Bank of New York
Tappan
Russell Sage
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