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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1911

Page

6

Liquor bills face defeat amid heated Iowa Senate debate

The Iowa Senate heatedly debated Van Law five mile limit and other liquor measures. Most bills were sent to definite postponement, while Crist Clarke’s proposal to increase penalties for liquor offenses passed. The session also moved toward electing a state printer and binder with caucus plans and a banquet marking social events.

Des Moines Senate Jackson Allen Smith of Mitchell Moore Wilson Fairgrounds Crist Clarke van Law Sammis

Roads Bill Passes Senate For Good Roads Fund

Without a dissenting vote the senate passed the roads measure from Ways, abolishing county surveyor, permitting a county engineer, and enabling a three mill tax to fund road building. It also requires township trustees to appoint a road drag superintendent each February to oversee township roads. The bill draws from Balkema-Whitney proposals and aims to promote good roads statewide.

Senate Balkema-Whitney

Taft Urges Early Action On Reciprocal Trade Pact

President Taft announces to Congress that the Canada United States reciprocal trade agreement is economic in scope and aims to boost cross border commerce. He notes broad public approval, calls for concurrent legislation in Washington and Ottawa, and convokes an extra session to avoid delay. The message reiterates the pact’s aims and urges prompt action.

Washington Taft Congress Senate Qand House of Representatives Lxty-First Congress Dominion of Canada United States Senate Ottawa William H. Taft White House

Free 3.50 recipe cures weak kidneys and bladder

An advertisement offers a free $3.50 home remedy to treat kidney and bladder distress, promising rapid relief from scalding and dribbling urine, back pain, and fatigue. It urges writing to Dr. A. B. Robinson in Detroit for a copy, claiming proven healing power and at-home cure. Cardinals Gibbons backs Tuberculosis Day plans in Baltimore as church support grows.

A. B. Robinson Lusk Building Detroit Mich

Psoriasis cured by Cuticura remedies claims

Woman recounts years of misdiagnoses and failed treatments before reporting relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She notes skin clearing, relief from itching, and improved appearance, with a promotion for Guticura products and a free book offer through Potter Drug & Chem. Corp.

Migs Sara Burnett Fitzwater St Philadelphia Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Sole Props Columbus Ave Boston

Permanent cure claimed for itching and piles by Resinol Ointment

An OCR fragment reports a patient from Carrollton Kentucky cured of itching and piles after using Resinol Ointment with warm water baths. The ad-like text also includes assorted medical claims and references to Dr. Pierce's Pills and Winslow's Soothing Syrup, resembling vintage household remedies.

W. W. Evans Carroflton

No clear event titled in wartime remark

The quoted dialogue comments on American Japanese war coverage and mention Hobson's influence on moving picture concerns, with no identifiable事件 or outcome or context.

Hobson

Congo Restaurant Proprietor Explains Departure

In dialogue with Cathole News, Hle Congo, a longtime restaurant proprietor, admits leaving his previous venue after a three year tenure. The new chef cites a pardon as the reason for the career move, reflecting transitional changes at the establishment.

Hle Congo Proprieto Cathole News

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