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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1896

Page

8

Osteopathy in Minneapolis: Mr Pickler’s Methods Promoted

An Omaha reporter surveys osteopathy as taught by Mr Pickler, noting interviews with prominent Minneapolis lenders and merchants. The piece details patient recoveries, including spinal curvature and joint dislocations, and cites testimonials from figures such as Mr HB Goodfellow and Mr Theodore Basting. The article highlights osteopathy’s claimed effectiveness and local support.

Minneapolis Wimes Funday Adehce Minneapolia HB. Goodfellow Anthony Kelly George DB. Higgins F Wholesale Grocers John Theodore Basting J. C. Oswald New York Boston Tekler John C. Oswald Bornm Eastrh Fir Pickler R. Pickler

Fragmentary School Note on Osteopathy Knowledge

A distorted fragment discusses Osteopathy belief, urging readers to gather knowledge from academics to cope with upcoming years. The text references “good dwakle cons titues” and notes about surrounding challenges, but lacks clear facts, names, places, or dates.

Two Stockings Sparked Strange Electrical Tales

An 18th century anecdote describes experiments with stockings of various colors to explore masculine and feminine electricity. Observations note repulsion between same colors and attraction between different colors, with vivid claims of distant, rapid movement and gendered terminology attached to the findings.

Harper's Bt. Petersburg Robert Summer

Spiders That Catch Birds by Rainbow in Australia

The article describes large bird catching spiders of Australia. Nephila spiders differ in silk types, with yellow venomous strands for rings and white for framework. Webs vary from ground level to ten feet high, up to thirty feet diameter, capable of trapping small birds. Spiders may delay prey death to protect the web and can be tamed despite voracity.

W. J. Rainbow Graife Bist Islands Epider San Francisco Chronicle

Stupidity of Men Says Maude on Wardrobe Choice

In a New York World quote Maude declares men are stupid after describing a compliment from Jack on her clothes. She explains she borrows gowns, selects pieces to fit both herself and the occasion, and notes she once told him it was not her fault if they did not suit.

Jack Maude New York World Cora Cornell Nebraska New York Maryland Kansas Illinois Orange Judd Farmey Innes Sabine County Neb Chicago Delleve Ayer Parilla Mars Joan A. Guarrt Fort Fairfield

Down on Him Young Mr Cumauphen Fails to Impress Maud

The New York Recorder describes a scene in which the young Mr Cumauphen, famed for his faint mustache, visits Maud and is rebuked for his appearance as he attempts to flirt. He is abashed by her sharp remark about his chin and cannot respond suitably.

Cumauphen Iis Maud Mr. Cumauphen New York Recorder

Elegant gown praise and social chatter noted

In a lively exchange, Mrs. Smithers admires Mrs. Bilson’s gown calling it lovelier than any before. Mrs. Smashum comments on a makeover, while Adams Freeman remarks that eyes trouble him and hints at trying beauty efforts.

Smithers Bilson

Jayson-Duzzey Rumor Noted in Roxbury Gazette

A Roxbury Gazette quips about Jayson and Duzzey in a humorous exchange. The joke centers on Jayson's vanity and a running gag that he cannot drink without examining the glass.

Jayson Duzzey Js Jubely Roxbury Gazette

Artist or woodcutter? Detroit Tribune remark sparks slang clash

A Detroit Tribune quip likens a creator to a mere hewer of wood and drawer of water, then dismisses his crafts with a sharp jab about subpar marines, illustrating a heated cultural jab and misapplied praise.

Detroit Tribune

Preparing Wheat and Corn Ground Through Deep Breaking and Harrowing

The Indiana Farmer correspondence advises deep early ground breaking for wheat by mid August, with green cover decayed and weed control through harrowing and rolling. For corn, cultivate deeply crossways, harrow both directions, and roll to reach proper seed bed before sowing. Recommend one to one and a quarter bushels wheat seed per acre and 160 to 200 pounds of raw bone fertilizer drilled with the wheat.

Boone Indiana

Portable four foot plow gauge and farm notes

Willie Wilson explains a four foot fence gauge and marker for corn rows four feet apart, using wood and metal parts attached to the plow beam. The Practical Farmer column urges summer fodder from corn, barley, and rye, plus notes on detasseling corn yields and general farm tips.

Willie Wilson

Thowe Trusting Hyer Sho-Dearest Enquirer Excerpt

In this fragment from Cinelumati Enquirer a dramatic speaker questions the sincerity of a beloved figure. The piece hints at deception and the responsibility to tell the truth, urging readers to prepare for revelations about trust and affection.

Hyer Sho Cinelunati Enquirer

Old Time Syrup of Liver and Cleanse Remedy

Purporting to purify the blood and restore bodily function the text promotes Syrup of Liver for gentle cleansing. It claims relief from constipation headaches colds and fevers by awakening kidneys and liver to healthy activity without weakening them.

Terrible Scourge Malaria and Liver Disturbance Cure

A fragment from an Indianapolis Journal item notes malaria as a terrible scourge caused by liver and stomach disturbances. It praises Montetter's Stounch Millers as a superior remedy for constipation, nervousness, and general health, claiming it builds strength and restores vigor. A stray line mentions hydrants and a New Haven firm, with a separate note about Great Britain thieves stealing over 600,000 in property weekly.

Montetter Great Britain

Northwestern Inventors Granted Patents in Weeklong Issue

A list of patent issuances to inventors across Minnesota North Dakota and St Paul including James Mdmning Shakepes Miu double drum heating stove Levi A Knight windmill August Helne Wahpeton and other inventors with items such as a culterland feeder car jack bicycle separable hookchac and a carbonated beverage cordial and syrups by Drewry and Sons and Frederick W A Tuchell in St Paul Minnesota.

Patdnin Northwestern James Levi A. Knight Wyndall August Helne Wahpeton N. D Culterland Rudolph O. Plevns St. Paul Mian Iac- Ingeylot Nathan M. G. Syverson Bene Hodrhanger Linery DT. Kgtor Mitinddpollg Minn Charles L. Travia

Detroit Pree Press Item Sparks City Transit Debate

A fragment from a Detroit paper notes a discussion about old buses and a push to improve safety and efficiency on Board Bhip. The text hints at a spirited exchange between Pitkin and Brace over speeding changes and passenger comfort amid ongoing transit concerns.

Pitkin Simpson Detroit Pree Press

Great Joker MaeTA Amipolis Journal Note

A fragment from the MaeTA Amipolis Journal recalls Mrs N Peck-Hapa and Mr N Peck in a playful exchange about happiness. The brief odd quotation centerpieces a lighthearted street remark from a local page.

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