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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
6
A fashion piece reviews spring millinery, detailing hat shapes from Rembrandt and Wilhelmina to picture hats, derby and sailor styles, and Oriental turbans. It praises finding a hat to suit face and season, notes materials from Milan braid to velvet trimmings, and urges wearers to embrace Easter hats as a stylish focal point.
In Des Moines the united temperance committees endorsed amendments to the Mulci saloon law, aiming to tighten controls until a constitutional prohibition is in place. They vow to work together, seek a joint resolution, and push changes through the next legislature. The plan targets saloon operation hours, petition validity, pharmacist sale rights, and canvassing methods. Railroads accused Iowa coal confiscation. breeders seek pure stock with new enrollment law. J N Anderson plans Warren county legislative bid. Rep Speer reportedly not seeking re-election.
Household Economics department of the Jews Federation of Women's Clubs in Iowa promotes a week by week home economics outline to teach economy and domestic science. It urges teachers and clubs to adopt the program, with Mills Faville of Storm Lake leading a committee. Statehouse updates restrict movement of visitors amid security measures. A Davenport professor stresses that investing in the next generation is more vital than crops. Debates on arbitration, a state tax commission, and new pensions for Iowans appear, alongside seed corn concerns revealed by Mason City testing.
A brief notice notes a fast young man described as a rapid eater. The snippet quotes a line about his speed at the dinner hour and reflects a colloquial voice from the era. No further details are provided.
A garbled page advertises Garfold Toa claimed to cure constipation and colic with natural herbs. It lists Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain and Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach and bowels, plus bee-keeping advice and general homely wisdom.
An old-time advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder sold nationwide promises quick comfort for tired and sore feet. The copy advertises a 250 price and offers a free trial package by sending to Allen 8 Olmsted in Le Roy, New York.
A woman argues for alimony noting face powder costs about $100 yearly and questions toothpaste, hairpins, and shoestring expenses. She implies the husband should cut out the middleman by dealing directly with factories.
Mrs. Henry Peck scolds Henry to brighten up for guests and jokes about his pallbearer look. The planned humor unfolds as the couple prepares for company, Henry nervously asking about his hair as the moments of wit approach.
A Boston club member known for a cold demeanor sparks jokes among associates. During a dinner, a newcomer quips that the custom is to chill the claret to match the dining room temperature, highlighting the member’s frosty reputation.
A Georgia woman writes that chronic indigestion and heart palpitations led to a sudden illness but improved after using Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports restored mind, increased flesh and strength, and vaccine-like full recovery, attributing the change to the products and citing the Postum Co. testimonial.
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