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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
10
An old advertisement claims thousands saved from kidney disorders by Dodd's Kidney Pills. It warns of rising Bright's Disease deaths and urges timely treatment, urging readers to send 60 cents by mail with their druggist to receive the remedy.
An old advertisement touts Dr Carter's K and B Tea as a pure vegetable home remedy for constipation and bowel issues. It claims a few days of nightly tea improves condition, with occasional cups needed thereafter. It targets the elderly and children, noting benefits for general health and digestion.
A humorous 1910 letter from Horton Kansas praises Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a cure for stomach disorders after years of pills. The note, signed I J Kietchka, touts western Kansas use and endorses the product alongside Liniment. Also promotes Cuticura Soap and related products for complexion and hands, ending with a proverb about miles.
A witty adage frames humor as social currency as laughter spreads and scowls fall out of favor among peers. Observers note that those who smile tend to receive warmer responses and better social engagement in group settings.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims vegetable herbs, measured teaspoonful doses, and a sworn purity statement with bottle sizes two, medium and large. A sample offer asks ten cents and requests paper mention.
A fragment from a 1768 diary unfolds a white Christmas at a plantation. A young woman chronicles kinfolk, a betrothal, and a Calvert family ball with Colonel Washington heartbreak and a cherished miniature. The entry ends with a vow to avoid a quarrel after a kiss beside the hedge.
A retrospective look at medieval and ancient Christmas customs. The Yule log and home hearth celebrations symbolize luck and family unity, while parallels to Egyptian and Greek solstice traditions are noted. The piece traces the evolution toward the modern Christmas tree with candles and greenery as a broader festive tradition.
Clement Clarke Moore who wrote Twas the Night Before Christmas is buried at Trinity Church cemetery Riverside Drive 155th Street New York. The article recounts his Chelsea home Ninth Avenue Twenty second Street Greenwich Village his family lineage and his 1822 poem written for his children later printed by the Troy Sentinel.
The piece recounts the U S conscience fund begun in 1811 with nearly half a million dollars collected from diverse offenders. It notes stolen duties refunds and tiny donations from unseen donors who conceal identities while officials keep communications confidential. Restitution can be paid without fear of prosecution.
The excerpt presents a fragmentary dialogue where Bacon rejects co education and Righert questions gender collaboration. The speakers debate whether the two sexes can work together, noting historical messes and a referenced failed attempt by Jack and Jill to carry water up a hill.
Bayer tablets of Aspirin are advertised as genuine, with directions for headache, colds, pain, neuralgia, lumbago, and rheumatism. The Bayer package emphasizes physician prescriptions and a nineteen year history, noting a handy tin of 12 tablets costing a few cents. The text credits aspirin as a trademark of Boyer Manufacture of monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid.
The Skeptic mentions a court case in the county seat with the judge sick, delaying proceedings for two weeks. Bak from Straddle Ridge notes the neighbor’s reply and complains papers print mostly about Mes. The exchange shows local chatter about legal matters and newspaper coverage.
Three year old Marian visits Grandfather for dinner and recounts her mother as central to the day. The child says mom scolded John and daddy, fed him chickens and candy, and laments not having any for a month, prompting Grandmother to feign surprise.
A dialogue notes a time difference of about an hour between people here and those in the East, with Mr. Manhattan and Mr. Lakesite discussing the variance. The exchange highlights a regional distinction in time perception and daily rhythm.
Fragmentary dialogue about Mrs Styles lacking love, with remark she has a lap dog as evidence. No verifiable names, dates, or events to frame a news item.
Freeport Illinois readers laud Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for relief from bronchitis pneumonia and influenza symptoms. Letters from Mrs Marietta Douglas and B Entrikin praise the remedy for children and adults noting quick improvement and no doctor needed. Medicine dealers supply the product in liquid or tablet form.
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