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Local News and Thanksgiving Notes from Elgin
Mrs Mary Monnahan visits West Union. Fred Stasde of Garnavilla hosts at John Barnett home. Big public sale planned by Simon ONeil on December 9. Mrs Lynch of Tracy Minnesota visiting parents Mr and Mrs John Christ. Senator Tillman comments on navy strength after warships destruction. F B Putnam of Deborah Gen Agt Fuller Brush Co showcases new IDEU Sanitary brushes. Cement floor underway on new Otter creek bridge at Schori hill. Princess Theatre to screen Carmen the Bandit's Daughter with matinee at 2:30 and 7:30 shows admission 10 and 15 cents. International Live Stock Exposition canceled due to foot and mouth disease. Howard Week shooting accident near Lewiston Montana loses an eye. Rev T H Temple heads to Minneapolis with others to evaluate land purchase near Minneapolis. Paul Dean and wife return from Dubuque. factory layoffs reduced staff. Local business visits noted. Capper, Haletonson, and other residents travel for Turkeys and Thanksgiving. Church Ladies Aid and school events highlighted. Ed Bander reports successful advertising results. Dr J H Bower building a new veterinary hospital and barn. Thanksgiving gathering at Henry McMillan home with relatives from St Paul, Hood River, Cedar Rapids, Fort Dodge.