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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
2
A bustling Elgin column details residents visiting, movements of merchant and bank staff, and social events. It notes weddings, sales pitches, new rug offerings, and upcoming lectures, with mentions of Capper goods, Capper’s store, and local clubs. An editorial line hints at civic matters and a fire limit dispute.
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The sewing society of the Norwegian Lutheran church was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mayor and Mrs Gundersen on Wednesday of last week. Hans Winkler and wife visited Oelwein last week for a fall carnival and pleasant visits with friends. The carnival met expectations and was well received.
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