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Chicago Miracle Man builds Elgin Six empire in one year
C S Rieman of Chicago drives the Elgin Corporation to rapid growth in 1917, expanding to 108,800 square feet, using two circus tents for space. The Elgin Six proves highly sought as orders flood in with deposits, while the company boosts assets from about $100,000 to over $2,000,000 and plans further factory expansion funded by careful stock sales.
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