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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
5
Rural notes report Fayette County events. Meetings set for Weat Union, local officials discuss organ funds for church, and a factory firm changes names in West Union. Election tallies show a strong Prohibition vote in one precinct, while Oelwein sewer work advances and a crane of misfortunes details a farmer’s severe hand injury, a death, a panic-stricken stranger, and militia rifle news.
Opinion on Oelwein politics describes the town as large in voters but passive in elections. It argues Republicans dominate Fayette county, with Oelwein’s votes often insufficient to shape conventions. The piece laments lethargy and predicts reduced political clout for Oelwein in upcoming county affairs.
A half car load of fish were distributed along the Turkey river at Elgin and Auburn with additional stock sent to West Union for Elgin placement. The fish, including bass pickerel and pike, were small fry expected to mature into good game fish, boosting river angling in coming seasons.
In Winnebago County the Republican ticket swept the late election, with Lyons Democrat elected senator from the district comprising Winnebago and Howard. A man near Acme lost part of a finger in a corn shredder incident, while nearby Elgin saw an arm severed in a similar accident. A life sized statue of Si Caas is planned for Sumner cemetery, paid for by Steve's money. Fossa & Kracht begin a new flour mill at Waukon, a three story structure with basement.
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