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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1913

Page

8

Woman's Suffrage Bill Reconsidered By House Debate

In a session marked by party lines, Iowa lawmakers defeated the Chase bill proposing a women’s suffrage election by benching the enacting clause and tabling the measure. The vote followed maneuvering over a call of the house with nine signers and a later roll call on the motion to table.

Chase Des Monica Lund Hamilton King of Linn Halgrims Humboldt White Kenton Steelsmith Caceola Crozier Marion Jamison den Moines Townsend Tamra Cannon O'Brien Atkinson Butler Griffin Woodbury Workman Mills Halgrime Theo Ring Bernbrock Ring Thirty-fifth General Assembly Senate Clarke House Senate Committee On Agriculture State Fair Board Kills Jones Senator Jones

Surf Riding At Waikiki Aims For Clever Daring Surfing

A travelogue notes Waikiki Beach as the world’s most picturesque aquatic sport area where pink skinned riders skim the waves on planks. It highlights the danger for beginners and the skilled requirement to endure the surf and stay upright, while describing the resort’s vibrant social scene and constant air of pleasure.

Honolulu Alda George Cyrus Thorpe Waikiki Beach Punch Bowl Sapphirin Waikiki

Reunion After 29 Years For Two Brothers In New Jersey

In Orange New Jersey a pair of distinctive cars led to a long awaited reunion of brothers George Toots an architect and Martin who traveled from Nebraska. A chance stranger recognized George by his ears claiming to be his long lost brother.

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Costs Less Than a Two Cent Postage Stamp Shoes

An advertisement from The United Shoe Machinery Company argues machines cut costs in U S shoe making. It claims average machine costs per shoe are under five cents for high priced models and under 22 1 2 cents for royalties. It invites readers to write for more details.

United States United Shoe Machinery, Company, Boaton, Maga; Ady

Polish Patent Leather With Linseed Oil And Cream

Instructions advise not mixing more than one part linseed oil with two parts cream. Blend thoroughly, remove all dust from shoes, apply with a flannel, then buff with a soft cloth for a polished finish.

Humorous Bits and Patent Medicine Ads Parade

Fragments present a playful column mixing quips about motions and work with patent medicine pitches. Advertisements tout Dr Platco’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation, Winslow’s Boothing Syrup for children’s teething, and Lewis’ Single Binder cigars.

Platco

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