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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
7
Elgin merchants push goods from shoes to flour at Capper Shaffer and Hang Rowland stores while Haug Rowland promote Golden Eagle flour. Community notices report a baby, theater plans, a municipal parade and upcoming Burlington Northern home-seekers excursion. Descriptions cover local commerce, performers, and small town events with names like Finke’s Drug Store, Mrs Wander, and Capper Shaffer.
Walnut logs and black walnut timber wanted. Any one having black walnut toga or treas to sell should contact the undersigned. I will buy in the log or trash and pay the highest prices in Ava, Houser, Elgin, Iowa.
In Elgin a river near high water disrupts routine, while the Elgin Roller Mills operate steadily producing grain and feed. Noah Kipla buys land from L B Matto, becoming among the town’s most sizable residents. Ben Warner Theatre Company books performances at the Opera House with advance tickets sold at Stoehy's Pharmacy for Jan 24, 36 and 6. Sumner Telephone opens West Union exchange linking to Clermont and Emporia systems, easing calls. Warner Comedy Organization’s Whitney show draws crowds, featuring Cora Warner and a well received "Mergie’s Moppihigh" production. This marks Watney Company’s first Kansas appearance after a decade on the road.
Farm advertised as the George Bohanan farm two miles west of Elgin Iowa offers good land timber and improvements including building walls and fences within half a mile of Elgin with first class conventions. For particulars call Lewis or address Frans Bowanan Elgin Iowa.
Reduced fare for the Annual Convention of the National Creamery Butter makers Association to St Paul from all points. One fare tickets on sale February 18 and 19, with return limit February 25. Contact Cedar Rapids Route agent for details. Jxo G Fanuss AGP&T Cedar Rapids IA.
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