Elgin Canning Factory Plans Major Expansion
The Wigin Canning Company held its annual meeting in Elgin and approved doubling factory capacity. The Elgin Canning plant, started in 1882, now employs about 30 workers, packs 60 cans per minute, and ships to Chicago, San Francisco, New Orleans and Duluth. The expansion will add a fireproof warehouse, duplicate machinery, and double the workforce. The move aims to boost local wealth as the plant is a key driver of Elgin’s economy and a major buyer of corn from farmers.
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Wigin Canning Company
Olllea
Elgin
Elgin Camping Factory
Peter Nicklaus
Elgin Canning Company
C. W. Nicklaus
Charley
Canning Factory
Stark
Chivig
San Franciseo
New Orleans
Duluth
Ligin
Enoning
Petition to reduce Fayetty County taxes approved
The Mulet Petition canvassing finished with 66 percent of last general election voters signing. Officials say the petition is sound after careful prior review. tax reduction of about $6,000 is anticipated next year. An officer notes alcohol law changes will ease access to beer.
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Fayetty
Mel
Sheriff sale notice of West Union property in 1898
A general execution from Fayette county district court levies on lots 7 8 9 10 in block 2 Smithfield addition West Union Iowa with a 28 foot north strip. The sale to the highest cash bidder occurs February 19 1898 at 1 20 PM in front of the court house door West Union Iowa.
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Fayette County
Wm. Colby
West Union Township
Said County
District Court
A. D
Thames & Magner
J. J. Burlien
Amanda Burlien
Sac
Lota
Tan
Smithfield
West Union
Lows
Court House
Iowa
Special Execution Levies Property in Fayette County Iowa
A special execution directed by the Clark of the Fayette County District Court on the 7th of December 1897 against H J Grannis et al in favor of Margaret J Claxton for 3421 dollars 40 cents plus costs. The real estate described lies in sections 28 and 29 township 93 range 9 in Waestnivn Iowa and will be offered at 3 PM at the courthouse door. Ripana Tabules and similar remedies are advertised in the notice.
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Clark
District Court of
Fayette County
Lown
Margaret J. Claxton
H. J. Grannis
Luev
Rungeling
Waestnivn
Iowa
Old Ones The Kin Pan Chinese Journal at Pelin
A note on the Kin-Pan Chinese Journal from Pelin describes its long history since 897 AD, its millennium celebration, and changes from monthly to weekly, then thrice daily editions printed on differently colored papers to deter resale of old editions.
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Pelin
America's First Elephant Jeanette Dead at Peru Indiana
Jeanette an elephant believed oldest in the United States and first in America died at Peru Indiana at age 116. She toured since 1824, arrived in New York from Liverpool, and changed hands about forty times in a long career with American menageries, remaining a famed though temperamental attraction.
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Jeanetite
United States
America
Peru
Ind
Jeanette
England
Cone
Africa
Britain
Fnd Ao
Loudon
Atlantic
Liverpool
New York
Mabel and the Spoonamore Suit in a Family Parley
A Chicago Tribune item recounts a tense scene where Mabel, a cherished daughter, sits with her father as he reveals Mr Spoonamore’s growing interest. The father questions the match, deeming Spoonamore not intellectually equal and pressing questions of duty, affection, and family happiness.
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Mabel
The
Chicago Tribune
Spoonamore
Missing Vessels Declared After Long Atlantic Voyage
The New York Times lists vessels declared missing since January amid high underwriter losses. Notable ships include Henry Bischoff from Hong Kong to New York, Loyd Dufferin from Montevideo to New York, and Fort William from Shields to Norfolk, with crews totaling dozens aboard each craft valued up to $361,000. Several ships were uninsurable or overdue, while smaller vessels and cargoes add to the grim tally of maritime losses.
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Henry Bischoff
Hyogo
Japan
New York Times
Marina
Ife
Henry F. Oakes
Hongkong
New York
Loyd Dufferin
Montevideo
State of Georgia
Panizlc
Mee
Halifax
Fort William
Shields, Dee
Norfoll
Falls of Bracklin
Baltimore
Avonmouth
Illiva
Newport News
Trieste
Sprott
Hamburg
Ardbeg
Copenhagen
Cedric
Saxon
Padang
Kirendbrightshire
Newcastle
Jost
Christine
Aulta
May Williams
Elizabeth Foster
L. J. Greenleaf
Cort H. Hanson
Flower
Prante
By GR. & N. Ry. Card Sale Offer
Playtime playing cards offered for sale by agents of the company at Cedar Hine Hatte high gracs. Two packs priced at 251 BL.50 per degen. Send stamps or orders to J. Monwron, GP. & T., Cedar Rapids, Ia, for direct transfer or express shipment.
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By GR. & N. Ry
J. Monwron
T. A. Codar Rapids
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McGregor
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Td. Cupper
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Rochester
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