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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
8
The noted Dr. W B Caldwell of Monticello offers a free sample of his Pepsin Syrup for indigestion and stomach trouble. Also mentions a tale of saving money during hard times. Japan now operates over 200 telephone exchanges, more than double the count from two years ago.
The Senate did not meet on Saturday while the House showcased vigorous debate on the administration railroad bill and anti trust concerns. Key figures include Kahn Splect Hobson and Chamberlain. Debates covered district governance, public lands, currency reform, and shipping subsidies. Ships and mercantile issues sparked votes on armament funding and a proposed peace measure. External items note a large fire in Hambleton, a mining strike in Ohio, and state funded potato research in Colorado.
Munyon's pills are marketed as gentle tonics aiding liver stomach and nerves without irritation, sold in 10¢ and 26¢ sizes with free medical advice from Munyon's doctors at 63d and Jefferson Philadelphia. Also notes that ants detect ultraviolet rays, preferring darker yellow-lit areas to actinic light.
A Kansas father recalls his seven week old infant’s severe eczema and sleepless nights before using Cuticura remedies. After six months with top doctors in Atchison the condition worsened but cleared within a year after treatment, with skin now clear. The testimonial from John Leason of Atchison, Kansas, dated Oct. 19, 1909, praises the product and urges other parents to try it.
A courtroom exchange features defense counsel arguing no evidence places the defendant within a crime scene. Opposing counsel cites a brother-in-law’s testimony, prompting the defense to respond that such testimony cannot constitute evidence.
An 1807 dated eye salve sold by Howard Bros. of Buffalo N Y markets Petitt's Eye Salve as a universal remedy for weak eyes claiming cures for millions. The ad also touts Winslow's Boarixe Bryve for feverish feet softening skin and reducing inflammation at 25 cents a bottle with emphasis on horsepower comparisons.
A historical Paris note recalls the Rat Catchers Guild fading after drains changes and Seine floods. Now a rat plague returns. only Henri Dayve remains as municipal rat catcher, facing a citywide infestation with no apprentices.
Joseph Murphy of Indianapolis reports relief from stomach trouble after using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. He says the laxative cured his symptoms, noting a return of strength and no further illness. The ad offers 50 cents or $1 bottles and a free trial bottle by mail. Dr. W B Caldwell 208 Caldwell Bide Monticello Illinois.
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