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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
6
A Green County paper sent a new reporter to cover news. After hours he returned with a single sheet reporting Gruen had an accident at home. His wife fell from the porch and landed on the dog, described as an unfortunate occurrence.
A garbled passage presents a fragmented dialogue about sex and gender roles. The text shows incomplete phrases and irregular punctuation, hindering clear interpretation of speakers or context. No identifiable events, names, places, or dates are extractable.
A vintage description explains perfumes for various dog breeds and how owners seek suited scents. It notes Japanese poodles scented with a certain perfume and other breeds, including Skye terriers and French poodles, with fragrances like Pavishut and Scotch heather. The text emphasizes subtlety and practicality in applying small amounts to the dog’s head area.
In Tinton Kentucky on November 28 a teacher, J. J. Thompson, claims he cured diabetes through Dodd's Kidney Pills after two doctors said treatment was limited. He says kidney trouble persisted for over two years until using the pills, praising their life changing effect and asserting diabetes is a kidney disease curable by the remedy.
A promotional ad for Lamites magical beautifier claims a clear complexion without flaws and imitates attire to conceal detection. It cites medical testimony and celebrity endorsements, notes broad sale through United States Canada and Europe, with sole proprietor Br Ty FL Gourand at 87 Great Jones Street New York.
An exchange shows De Long complimenting Shortleigh on a fine outfit. Shortleigh replies that he just got it yesterday and when asked how much he owes for it, the back-and-forth hints at a casual, neighborhood chat about a purchase.
An 1860 notice features J. Cheney declaring oath as senior purist of F J Cheney Co in Toledo. It offers Jabl’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 guarantee and notes Druggists sell Halts Family Pills. Also mentions German colonial army plans and undertaker goods from National Basket Co.
Chicago Subway Company proposes a New Jersey backed 850 million plan to build tunnels beneath the city. Widespread freight diversion to tunnels would cut street traffic, remove yards from central areas, reduce smoke, and move mail and utilities into underground corridors.
Chief Justice Fuller reportedly to resign his U S Supreme Court seat after March 5 1905 the day after swearing in Theodore Roosevelt for a second term. He would be 72 on December 14 1905 and eligible for a lifetime pension of 10000 yearly.
August petroleum shipments reached 1 105 101 barrels as railroads report growth. Mississippi grants a charter for the Natchez and Gulf Railway to extend from Natchez to Gulfport. The Cleveland to Pittsburgh telegraph block system is in use, and a 13 meter roofed machine shop is planned by Louisville and Nashville at Louisville. Railroad earnings for Alabama totaled 23 222 820.72 for year ending June 20, 2004, down from 27 015 057.00. The American Railway Association discussed rules at its fall meeting in Philadelphia.
John Hay, long serving Secretary of State, will continue in the President's Cabinet. Born at Solem nk, he graduated from Brown University in 1868 and studied law. He served as private secretary to Lincoln, commanded volunteers, and held diplomatic posts in Madrid and Baghdad before becoming Secretary of State in 1898.
Professional chauffeur John W. Bote Jr. was found shot in the back of the head inside a car on a Lemont to Joliet route, as investigators weigh a bank robbery motive against alleged infatuation and a possible robbery accomplice. Evidence includes an unsigned love letter and a car number 278. Local coroner and employer statements split between robbery and recklessness theories, with neighbors noting readiness to shoot.
Hundreds of Bedford area youths linked to crime spurred a religious effort led by priests from fifty churches. The three mile evangelization parade drew 2,000 men with banners and a band, ending at Central Congregational Church for a 1,500 seat rally where six ministers spoke of continuing the campaign through winter.
Joseph Schmidt of Edwardaville Missouri survived a severe industrial accident at the Edwardaville Dressed Brick Company. He was caught by a pulley belt, pulled into machinery, tossed through a door, and flung fifteen feet before landing unharmed. Old papers for sale at this office.
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