Elgin 100 Years Ago

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Headlines and news stories from Elgin's newspapers, 100 years ago today, brought to you by the Elgin (IL) History Museum.

  1. 2d ago

    June 1-5, 1926. I'm Fussy, Oil Profits, Prosperity Abounds, Deportation, and Society Pages

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of June 1-5 1926

    8 min

  2. May 29

    May 25-29, 1926. Auto Horn Nuisance, Summer Closing Program, Superintendent Mourned, Bird Naming Contest and Blood Revitalizer

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL, the week of May 25-29 1926.

    8 min

  3. May 22

    May 18-22, 1926. Animal Hijinks, Lost Mom, Slot Machine Bust, Fancy Needlework and Elegant Soap

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL, the week of May 18-22, 1926.

    8 min

  4. May 15

    May 11-15, 1926. Speed Trap, Mush, Barber Convention, Ice Cream Anniversary and Monkey on the Loose

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL, the week of May 11-15, 1926.

    8 min

  5. May 8

    May 4-May 8, 1926. Bonco-Busting Parson, Friendly Officers, Professional Building and Boots & Beauty

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL, the week of May 4-8, 1926.

    8 min

  6. May 1

    April 27-May 1, 1926

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL, the week of April 27-May 1, 1926.

    8 min

  7. Apr 24

    April 20-24, 1926

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of April 20-24, 1926.

    8 min

  8. Apr 17

    April 13-17, 1926

    Headlines and news from Elgin, IL the week of April 13-17, 1926.

    8 min
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Headlines and news stories from Elgin's newspapers, 100 years ago today, brought to you by the Elgin (IL) History Museum.

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