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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented reminiscence on spectacle use and perception from a bygone era. It contrasts past scorn with present acceptance, noting improved vision care and the shift from pride to practical necessity. The piece cites a physician and references historical schooling and prominent figures to frame the evolution of glasses.
Reports claim a mysterious disease named Soudanese fever may cause insanity among troops in the Philippines and equatorial Africa. Some link it to opium, hasheesh, or apoplexy, while others cite the Java word amuk and Malay outbreaks as possible precursors. The London Lancet notes sudden urges to kill and blood vessel rupture as potential effects, with violence observed among soldiers redeployed from the region.
Fragmented text discusses how languages vary in capitalizing the pronoun I and the second person you. It notes the French je, German capitalization, Spanish entailing you, and English reliance on you with minimal capitalization rules, reflecting on orthographic habits in varied languages.
A garbled ad asserts Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cures skin ailments including tetter salt rheum and boils. It touts guaranteed effectiveness for sores and itching with a 26 cent price at local druggists and stores.
An old advertisement touts King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. It claims thousands of sufferers have benefited, promises natural strength, and notes the product is sold by druggists with a small price.
Fragmentary text notes proposed national park in southern Appalachians likely Blue Ridge or Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina. Mentions 1936 Halleyipyslagt and 1911 timelines, New York state land purchases, and army enlistment demographics. tone resembles a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper clipping.
A vast engineering proposal describes diverting water from a river to create a 882 acre reservoir with a 100 foot dam and twin tunnels delivering up to 50 million gallons daily. Separately, a perpetual calendar device by M Altert Jagot marks leap years, while a German doctor touts a mercury hand bath for rheumatic joints.
Fragmented OCR text shows a series of brief sermon quotes from multiple clergy figures. Remarks touch on God at life’s start, charity as Paul urged, patience in struggle, reverence for Christ, and the duty to study and live by the Word. Names include Ray D. O. Gattrath, Rev Frank Cranes, Rev Jobn R Shannon, Rev Ira Bilmwy, Rev A McQuinmd, and others.
A fragment lists Stoehr's Pharmacy selling Cholnberlain's Pain Balm and various tonics by W H Finke and Cytek claims. It touts remedies for dyspepsia rheumatism and stomach ills, with patient testimonials and prices in a disorderly ad block. It also notes CH NRy expanding into northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota towns, inviting pioneers.
An aged newspaper fragment touts Biilohts Cure and Shilpl's Cure as swift cough remedies sold by W H Finkd. It claims Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs and colds with millions given away in trials and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief.
An 19th century advertisement touts Lixe Whaire a Whig patent remedy from Abigham Hare of Balseville Q for digestive and liver issues. The piece extols Bitters for stomach and bowel relief claiming blood and strength benefits and lists a price of 60 cents for bottles and related sales terms.
A damaged OCR record notes a mortgage action in Fayette County tied to Louie Anderman and others. It references deeds dated 1857 and 1880, a December court action, and an ensuing registration in Fayette County offices. The text mentions parties Davis and Zenip and a petition filed in the county seat, with attorney names listed for the plaintiffs.
A promotional notice for Ellvopaati EXcursion travelers from Northeast Ontario toward London and Paris via Dominion Line steamships. It highlights direct Montreal to Liverpool and New York to London sailings, cabin options, rates, and the chance to visit the Paris Exposition with modest extra cost.
A damaged excerpt describes a long battle with a lung illness. The narrator recalls a persistent cough, a failed claim of consumption, and a sequence of trials before a mysterious remedy allegedly restored health. Names and places are garbled throughout the fragment.
Robert Evans merchant presents tailor and dry cleaning services offering fast turnaround on repairs pressing and alterations. Complete line of samples available. Located Elgin town with prompt courteous service and satisfaction guaranteed.
An OCR fragment shows a fragmented classified ad for underwear for men women and children. It mentions brands or sellers like Cappel and Se and Fincy Cold and notes low prices and various stock. The text is garbled with misspellings and partial product references.
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