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Local Elgin Echo notes and notices reel with change
Extensive Elgin items report community notices. Mentions Mrs. Dummermuth and daughter Mabel in West Union, local ads, stove enamel promotions, and moral quips. Reports on council plans for water works bonds, residents visiting Cedar Rapids, and arrivals from across counties. Captures gatherings, sales, shipping, schooling, and entertainment including a Peaceful Henry company show and Hallowe’en pranks. Also notes farm moves, bank bankers convention in Cedar Rapids, and growing potato and apple logistics in Midwest rail hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Dummermuth
Mabel
West Union
Pitcairn
Rex
Albert ’Schori
T. W. Dean
C. W
Nicklaus
Cedar Rapids
William Hohenzollern
America
Belgium
College of Commerce
Waterloo
Elgin
Weibel Mills Company
H.F. Robbins
Tofield
Heck
Robbins
Gary
J. F. Deems
H. Strucker
Henry Tuntler
Portland
Oregon
Henry Frieden
Strucker
Garnaville
Mrs. Strucker
Shropshire Bucks
R. W. Shaffer
Elgin Jaws
Archie Perkins
Ington
Frank Greenley
John Learn
Finke
Mary Skarshoug
Jack Alien
Jin Waterloo
Nelle Mattoon
Bankers’ Convention
Citizens’ State Bank
Westock
Farmers’ Co-operative and
School , Bros
Chicago
John Smith
Bailey
Henry
Opera House
Thoma
Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en Social
M. HB
John Falk
Postville
W. Norton
Denver
Colorado
J. Anderson
F.O. Hillman
Oslwein
H. T. Knudtson
St Lotte
Missouri
Elkemia
Fayette
BE. G. Steeler
Samuel Mosby
Elgin Savings Bank
Bill Miller
Higin Saving Bank
Bigin
Seal of Minnesota
Weihel Mill Co
Walter Falb
Leo Schori
Davenport
Falb
F. C. Hillman
Maynard
Schmidt
Fothergill
H. B. Gilson