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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
3
Mrs Rufus Doud and son Herschel visited relatives in Fairbank on Tuesday. Doc Wiley notes a day’s farm labor yields twice as much food now versus 50 years ago due to machinery and science. Farmers ignore lunar phases for work and valued things cost money. the back cashier’s default invites critic. neighbors’ business knowledge varies.
The Elgin Echo announces its weekly publication in Elgin and nearby areas and promotes its advertising column rates. It highlights jobbing material and printing services, with monthly payments and an emphasis on affordable options. The message invites sustained orders and notes a 1.50 price with six months at a discount.
A 1912 Elgin Iowa column notes business visitors, a social club meeting, and local health updates. It mentions the Roosevelt boom needing strong wind, a series of personal notices, and community items including marriages, travel, and local projects. The Northeast Iowa Teachers Association set for Waterloo dates March 28 29 30 with Ellis hotel as HQ.
Dan Brause of Union township visits Elgin on business. Henry Matthys returns from New Albion and resumes work at the canning factory. Henry McMillan comes back from Cedar Rapids after cataract surgery and expects to regain full sight in the affected eye.
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