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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
2
A brief community item notes reporter LO Pies Mra Rufia Doud among those listed as ill. The report places emphasis on local journalists facing illness while outlining the broader impact on the newsroom.
Local notices recount visits by Fred R. Barge, Dr. Hadsal, and others to West Union and Decorah areas, with travels to Guthenberg, Dubuque, and Elgin. Mentions farming, bank meetings, circus plans, rural mail route appointment for E A Welbel, and plans for Dean & Dean store promotions. A drowning incident in Cedar River near Charles City is noted, plus community illnesses, home visits, and preparations for a closing time at City Market.
Farmers urged to buy food line items while supplies last. Sunday hours shortened with 10:30 PM close. Barber shop stops Sunday service. Advertised laundry washing machine lauded as best on the market. Sale notice for Christoporty property as it moves to a farm. Attendees invited to a Sunday ball game. Battenburg material mentioned.
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