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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1897
Page
7
Community notes from Elgin describe new roofing, house additions, and a near completion of a Baldwin residence. Local businesses advertise hardware, dry goods, tailoring, and farm supplies while railroad and road conditions affect travel. A canning factory visit hints at seasonal industry and school opens with growing attendance.
Capper and Shaffer pay 12 cents for fresh tea while A Ely offers affordable binding twine. Knudtson and wife of Elwin visit the National chair Yhursiluy and stay overnight with friends at the county seat as reported by Elkader Democrat.
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