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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
7
An unnamed seller recounts how his pistol sales exposed buyers prone to suicide. He recalls a nervous patron who sought a gun to end his life, the failed courage after cartridge issues, and how the seller’s intervention barely altered a tragic outcome.
An article cites two deaths linked to overworking students in pursuit of extra academic years. George Depew Ostertout, a Harvard Law School student, collapsed from blood poisoning after fast tracking his degree and enduring illness and pneumonia. A 15 year old girl in Cranford died after attempting junior and senior yearwork in one year, then pneumonia worsened her weak condition. The piece urges parental and teacher guidance, balanced study and recreation, and cautious medical advice for students to avoid harming health for academic gains.
The article explains changes in naming the heir to the Russian throne since Nicholas I. It notes Alexander II’s murder made Alexander an unlucky name, predicting no more Alexanders, Pauls, or Peters. The heir Alexis is named after Father Peter the Great and is described as a powerful and successful ruler.
The week brings births visits and deaths while farm losses and accidents mark the period. J K and Mrs Montgomery return from Thanksgiving. Dr Beamer and family visit relatives. Mrs Ellen Shea passes away near Clermont. a pony and a colt die under unusual circumstances. tax sale results appear. John Hall suffers severe injuries in a wreck near West Liberty. merchants publish offers for junk iron rubber and rags.
A 1907 bank statement from a Payette County bank details assets liabilities and capital, with totals for cash bonds and checks, and notes receivable within the bank. Separately a Mrs B D Clapp testimonial from Mound City claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured a lung throat illness after near death, marketed by Mushlenthalers with trial bottle offered.
State Auditor of Iowa declares The Elgin Savings Bank of Elvin authorized to operate as a savings bank under Code provisions. The named directors Gus Bennon 0. S Halatengou Antrew Thorson and A. J. Paulson sworn in. Issued October 1, 1907 at Dee Motuon with seal.
An Inquirer report argues Japan’s return to edged weapons marks a shift in modern war, from long range gunfire to brutal close combat. It notes officers and cavalry may carry sharpened blades, reflecting a culture of fatal efficiency and challenging the view of civilized warfare.
An intelligent dog in a rural scene impresses a farmer and a capitalist by catching a comb thrown by them. The man jokes about the dog’s cleverness, but the dog hilariously places the comb at the farmer's seat after the second toss, prompting the farmer to declare the dog truly intelligent.
War reporter Douglas Story recalls a tranquil garden in Manchuria where a peaceful scene contrasts with battle elsewhere. He describes tombs, temples, and silent keepers in a serene, sunlit oasis amid conflict, noting the calm despite war’s proximity.
For sale is a fine 180 acre Iowa prairie farm cultivated for corn with clover stand. Includes cozy farmhouse, horses, cow, barn, large corn crib, chicken house, hog houses, a good well and windmill. One quarter mile to school and on milk route. Priced at 6 per acre with down payment options. balance at 5 percent. With good farming, this land will pay for itself in under ten years. Parties inquire for particulars.
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