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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1923
Page
8
In Paris, the Mourlines question their value of friendship as the Jullins, newly rich, send a modest porcelain trinket. A stingy display erupts when the Mourlines break the gift, exposing a rift caused by wealth.
A reflective Christmas meditation cites the Nativity, the manger scene, and the message of peace and goodwill. It asks readers to consider room in their hearts for Christ, urging acts of charity and mindfulness beyond gifts and celebration.
A massive crab measuring about 19 inches across the back and with legs around a foot long was taken from Hidalgo Bay near Anacortes Washington. Fishermen who worked in Siberia say the crustacean resembles the king crab of Japan or the Bering Sea, though its legs may be shorter, and its back is encrusted with barnacles from years of growth.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a gleaming hair tonic that eliminates dandruff, nourishes neglected scalps, and strengthens thinning or dry hair. It claims quick restoration of color and youthful beauty without stickiness, urging purchase at any drug store.
A caller complains about income tax burdens and debt. He describes borrowing to pay previous taxes and fears selling his house to cover current and future obligations. The piece reflects on government taxation and the public’s frustration.
An advertisement touts Cuticura as a daily toilet set with Soap,Ointment,and Talcum to cleanse soothe and powder. Separate content warns that mustard gas is produced in US factories from intermediate chemicals used in dyes cosmetics and drugs, with Gen Fries citing rising gas production.
A vintage ad promote Brandreth Pills as the best treatment for constipation. It claims they cleanse the system purify the blood and keep you well, recommending taking one or two at bedtime.
A humorous exchange centers on a tennis enthusiast who prefers playing to dinner. His friend asks what his wife thinks. the enthusiast says she would rather read novels than attend to dinner, highlighting a light, whimsical conversation about leisure choices and a faulty typewriter joke.
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