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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
5
Railroads and Fayette County Rail Line History
The article recounts Elgin druggist Gil A Stolir's paint invention Conline in 1804 and its market success, then details Fayette County’s prolonged railroad quest from 1870 to 1878. Efforts to build lines via McGregor, St Paul, Davenport, and West Union faced funding, terrain, and political hurdles, with eventual Davenport & St. Paul Railway creation and land grants shaping the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Gil A. Stolir
Hoe
Steely
U. M
St.p. Ry, Co
McGregor
West Union
Redricksburg
Bradford
Mae Gregorty St
Wineh Wis
Weat V Union
St. Praloof
White Hat
Ayity
Vom
Guliner
Postco
Foud Tahe
Postville
Legislaure
Williams
J. 1K
Graves
Williams Company
Perdoind
Cout
Wrond
Fayette County
Niveral Perrin Prunes
Town A Competitor Drives Gaslight Engine At City Road Race
In Cligaga on November 2 a sighted motor road race drew attention as a gas powered ultra tricycle with Davie Gryating gear promises high speed. The Chicago Times-Herald notes a 25 mile per hour gate speed with upgraded springs to ensure stable tracking. The item emphasizes a fully equipped machine and potential weight concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cligaga
Chicago Times-Hernli Nffera
Niles
Unclear historical notice from fragmented OCR
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Dibvale
Conline
Tae
Fayette Goin
Fay- Latte County
Williama McClintogi
Byratten
Davenport
Fayette Canty
Istl
Whiteuie
Mieling
Tinlge Green
Cedar Ragida
Postile
Cuian
OG. My
Pory
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Belt
Otta County
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Decorah Division
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