This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Elgin notices and community updates span trades and events
Local items report printing ads, upcoming dances at Elgin opera house, religious greetings for Rev Draewel, visitors and travelers, farm products offers, milk and egg prices, and local society notes. Updates include church reception, circus attendance, a drug-store move, and community milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muehlenthaler Bros. Gell
Mel Kohler
Claude Fothergill
Leslie Brown
Farmersbury
McGregor
Lew Christ
Leslie Lehman
Cliff Christ
School of Music
Alma Berger
Bendel
Berger
Draewel
Baileyville
Ilinois
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