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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
2
In the Higin office column there is a run of local advertisements. It mentions monthly accounts payable and a strong assortment of jobbing material for printing. The notice notes one year or six months in advance for payments and services.
A July 19 1917 Elgin segment lists residents visiting relatives and traveling for business. Entries note Maud Webb visiting from Oelwein, auto trips to Dike, Harvest Home picnic set for August 16 at Fayette, and W J Armsworth's West Union visit. Several residents plan trips to St Paul LaCrosse Brooksville and Missouri. Family visits include Mrs A M Weibel and daughters, Burdena Wenger, Jolyn Kenyon, Elmer Robinsons, and others.
Veterinarian P Bower notes visitors in Toddville and a thriving piano shop on Main Street. A large list of County Agents Association members spans Pleasant Valley, Clermont, and Syria townships. Soldier farewell bands, Elgin youth deployments, and Elgin boy Earn enter U S service. Spa, farming, and Clayton reminiscences fill week, plus a pharmacy association appointment recognizing R W Muehlenthaler.
Agency for The Hawkeye Gasoline and Kerosene offers city wide delivery. Contact by phone at residence for service.
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