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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
2
A Northwest study notes leprosy origins among Norwegians and descendants with no U.S. contracted cases. Minnesota reports up to ten births, all in Norway, with disease lasting ten to thirty years. Minnesota enforces strict care, surveillance, and precautions to stop spread.
Weston Humane Society reports Thomas Rodgers used a three volt dry battery to curb a balky valuable horse in Avalon. Superintendent Porter testified a week of electric shocks cured the animal, while another case involved a suburban gardener using a similar setup to move a lazy horse. Porter consulted top horse doctors for opinions, asserting the method was humane and less cruel than whipping.
Poem fragment claiming diehard devotion to love while critiquing material greed. It laments lost unity where earthly desires overshadow sacred bonds, noting humanity’s seed of love planted in every heart and the Primal Cause as the rightful guide.
Charley Crosby Shot y Grosby of West Union aged seventeen was killed Tuesday afternoon in the woods near town. He was nephew of A D Kinney of Elgin. An inquest was held Wednesday morning and the funeral occurred Thursday at 10:80.
L L Lowers moves to Elkader leasing the saloon room and bar rights at the new Hotel Bualiss site. The project, praised as among the north eastern region’s finest hotels, will feature a Lowers managed bar noted for high standards and trusted leadership. Ely residents regret his departure but welcome broader opportunities in a town with better prospects and stricter laws.
A Mitigated letter defends Bello publications against criticisms of Oulhain town coverage. The authors deny belittling the town and argue growth depends on real capital and benefits offered by its location rather than inflated claims. They urge cautious reporting to avoid disappointing visitors and investors.
A historical report outlines long standing leprosy in Minnesota with 21 cases in 1890 and few families affected. Authorities downplay contagiousness, while Fargo dispatches note a Hang Aldrich death from leprosy. Records show persistence across counties for decades, with Norwegian doctors reporting cases dating to 1804.
A 14 year old boy, son of Richard Bell, was bitten by a rattlesnake while mowing near a fence south of St Charles. His father rushed to obtain whiskey to counteract the poison but county prohibition prevented it. He returned too late to save him as the boy died six hours after the bite. The incident is cited as an argument for enforcing prohibition even to save a life.
Officials in Chicago consider removing carp from city park lakes at low cost using cane poles and simple hooks. A youth team, dressed modestly, demonstrates carp catching from one to ten pounds, contrasting with expensive gear. The piece pokes fun at the “high-priced outfit” sportsman and the boy’s improvised method.
Agents of multiple lines near Independence advertise reduced round trip tickets and special fares for Great Molondyle Alaska gold fields. Passages to Chela City Youkan River points, Seattle routes, and through to Alaska available via Vancouver and Trans and Trading Co. Ship schedules set for Aug 20 with contact through GR. & N. agents for routes and details.
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