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Headlines were all about snow 100 years ago
What was happening in Elgin during the month of February 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? February 1911 Eighteen inches of snow fell on Feb. 5 and 6 and paralyzed traffic on the streetcars, interurban trolleys, and steam railroads. While the heavy snow …
Fallout shelters sold for $595 in 1961
What was happening in Elgin during the month of October 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? October 1911 The post office opened its postal savings system. The first day’s deposits came to $578. (Since bank deposits were not insured, postal savings were considered …
David C. Cook Publishing adopted 8-hour work day in 1911
What was happening in Elgin during the month of January 100, 75, 25 and 10 years ago? January 1911 The David C. Cook Publishing Co. was the first Elgin industry to begin the eight-hour work day. About 400 employees received the same pay they formerly …
Watch factory workers got 10 days off for holidays
What was happening in Elgin during the month of December 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? December 1910 A $40,000 addition to the rear of the post office was completed. More than 60 were employed in the mail service, 22 of them carriers. …
Congregations joined to form Kneseth Israel in 1910
What was happening in Elgin during the month of December 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? November 1910 Members of the Illinois Suffrage Association, advocates of women’s right to vote, held a state convention in Elgin. Recommended Christmas gifts for boys included knives, …
World Series losses, typhoid bring misery
What was happening in Elgin during the month of October 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago? October 1910 Plans were being discussed to change Elgin’s mayor-council form to the commission system. “Jake,” a veteran fire horse, died after 17 years of service. “He …