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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
1
Summary of national political and social turmoil including tariff impacts on farmers free list bill, calls for constitutional convention, opposition to Canadian reciprocity, Senate voting challenges, labor unrest, violent incidents in Kentucky and Illinois, fires and disasters, and notable political and legal developments across the United States.
Judge W S Kenyon Iowa's new senator told friends in Fort Dodge he would push anti trust reform including jail terms and support a workman’s compensation act an income tax a strict corrupt practices law and federal control of stock and bond issues in interstate carriers He also urged ousting Senator Lorimer and pledged to represent neither Republican faction.
The house appropriations committee recommended indefinite postponement of a bill to move the Saldirera monument to the river front after near unanimous senate support. Old soldiers opposed, saying funds might better serve other needs. The issue followed through a busy session with other measures advancing or stalling.
The Canadian reciprocity tariff measure passed the House 264 to 89 after a six day debate. Democrats split with 10 voting yes while 79 Republicans supported. President Taft pressed reluctant Republicans to oppose but many progressives allied with stand-patters to defeat changes. The bill now heads to the Senate amid plans to amend and block its passage.
Washington reports Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of Blooming ton Illinois was re elected president general of the D A R after 24 hours of counting 1086 ballots. The official tally showed 640 votes for Mrs. Scott and 466 for Mrs. William Cumming Story of New York. The entire Scott ticket won in each national office by substantial margins. The result nearly stampeded the congress.
Thieves stole a Parme sse Transfer express wagon haul valued at 20000 dollars after the driver left the wagon in an East Madison Street alley. Police have no suspects. Frank Wendell, the driver, had entered a building to deliver another package.
An advertisement extols Resinol ointment as a cure for eczema and a wide range of eruptive skin diseases. It claims instant itch relief, effectiveness on scalp conditions, and benefits for burns and scalds. The product comes in opal jars, 50 cents and one dollar, via Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Maryland.
A bystander questions what Mr Wise would do if he found the man who struck his wife. Wise answers with a grim quip about introducing him to his mother in law. The exchange captures sharp humor in a domestic conflict setup.
A stark discussion on eczema notes three-fourths of skin diseases are eczematous and millions suffer from it from infancy onward. It highlights itching, vesicle bursting, and disfigurement, and promotes Cuticura soap and ointment as effective remedies with free samples and a 32 page pamphlet.
The Philadelphia Press notes the catbird as a northern mock ing bird with a dual nature. It may screech in complaint yet emit divine melodies from its delicate throat, revealing a soul of song beneath a gray brown restless exterior.
A dialogue expresses surprise at Willie's sensitivity and a remark about nature shaping him for a career in politics. The speaker jokes that Willie could be a United States senator due to his unabashed crying and reactions to every challenge.
A humorous line notes bellboys are always away when guests need help, joking that their absence makes the service feel lacking. The remark plays on expectations of prompt hotel assistance.
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