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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson in a joint session outlined national defense plans, a larger army and a 400000-strong citizen force, a expansive naval buildup, and increased merchant shipping. He warned against internal disloyalty, urged tax and revenue measures, and pressed Congress on federal efficiency and preparedness.
A Pittsburgh Gazette-Times reflection on enduring friendships. Old friends stay a cherished niche of affection, tested by time and distance, offering solace beyond present ties. Despite changing circumstances, they remain enshrined in the heart, keeping lonesomeness at bay in a crowded life.
A brief note highlights Spain as the sunniest European country with extensive sunny days and favorable climate, sparking interest in its tourism appeal and outdoor lifestyle.
Washington reports the state department has asked for the immediate recall of Captain Boy-Ed naval attache and Captain von Papen military attache from the German embassy over improper military and naval activities. Count von Bernstorff notified Berlin of the action while Boy-Ed’s ties to Hamburg-American conspirators and funding of illicit operations were cited as basis for the move.
Vienna December 6 reports Frederick C. Penfield, the American ambassador, again urged Austria to respond to the American note regarding the sinking of the steamship Ancona in the Mediterranean by an Austrian submarine, an attack that caused several American deaths.
Washington December 6 Senator Clarke of Arkansas was elected president pro tem of the Senate on Friday by a 28 to 28 tie. Clarke won in the caucus of Senate Democrats after over two hours of balloting. Friends of Senator Pomerene of Ohio made a tough bid to defeat Clarke but could muster only 3 votes.
Berlin reported that in the last week of November subscribers paid about 361 million marks in cash for the third German loan. The cumulative total stood at 1,452,600,000 marks, roughly $3,013,100,000.
A blaze in St. Paul on December 6 caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to F r. Lestia & Co. wholesaler Caperdeul era and Barrett & Barrett wholesale vinegar and glass warehouse.
An examining physician notes many insurance rejections stem from undiagnosed kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root proclaims healing effects on kidneys liver and bladder. The ad urges visits to drug stores or sending ten cents for a sample bottle to test the remedy.
Two Kansas City drivers stuck in the Ozarks with a bulky motor reach a remote point near a town. A passing native offers to tow them for six dollars. He then proposes to “drag you in” to town or swear you in for a dollar apiece.
Fragrant super creamy emollients touted to cleanse purify and beautify skin scalp hair and hands. Sample by mail with book address postcard Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere. The Burning Question feature presents a Q and A exchange about missed girls and invitations.
A mix of old ad copy urging careful use of Castoria with its signature, a claim about Fletcher's Castoria used for over 30 years, plus unrelated quips about a spinster remaining true to herself and a warning from Warine Eye Remedy Co. The text also features a grouchy man who believes the loudest laugh is the least proven, and a note that the inside tip often loses.
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