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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
8
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin describes a Breton coast where the sea appears and disappears over a flat sandy plain. Tides flood the plain rapidly, with waters rushing in to cover the sand at high tide and recede to leave only pale sand, creating a desolate landscape where people fear drowning as the sea reclaims the area.
Wrllington Kansas December 26 Special resident iesse H Mitchell longtime telephone line man and local figure says he used to curse patent medicines but Dodd's Kidney Pills moved him. After twelve years of kidney trouble and persistent back pain he took four boxes and feels like a new man with renewed energy and strength.
Nelson centennial piece highlights age of Trafalgar captains. It notes average ages near 40, flag captain listed as 986, a commander aged 20, and another battlehip commander at 31.
A string of bodies of prospectors is reported daily in Death Valley Southern California. Survivors shed clothing amid extreme heat and thirst as authorities warn of ongoing fatalities.
An old advertisement touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a cure for typhoid symptoms, malaria, skin diseases, and digestive troubles. It claims a free full bottle with trial and warns against alcohol and morphine preparations, asserting permanent relief and system cleansing.
Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust Company collapse under Walsh linked investments. Clearing House guarantees deposits, forms syndicate to take over, and appoints C H Bosworth as president. Depositors likely paid in full as runs surge and public panic is averted.
From a newsboy in Chicago to a banking magnate, John Walsh built a fortune of up to 40 million dollars. Born in Tree Inn on September 22, 1887, his family moved to America, settling in Chicago after 1897. He worked from a young age, starting as a newsboy and later becoming a dealer with J McNally as his first job, shaping a remarkable rise in business.
Dr Dowie abdicates returning power to a triumvirate of trusted church officials in Zion City as he sails for health treatment in the Caribbean. The First Apostle, recovering from a paralysis stroke, remains at Shiloh while Overseer Speicher leads during his absence.
In Japan experts demonstrate three smoke rings in succession and even form characters with rings. Some performers are credited with multiplying rings and shaping Japanese characters, including a juggler who proposed to his wife with a character act. A Canadian nationalization of the telephone system is proposed. Also notes on PAZO OINTMENT, J P Morgan portrait, a cure claim for consumption, and a Macaulay quotation.
Telegraphic brief highlights Edward Lovett killing his wife and suicide in New Jersey. It notes a government dormitory fire in Kansas with a $21000 loss, Georgia's first execution in Fulton County for a crime in Atlanta, and Jim Walker’s hanging of a black assailant. Other items include railroad supervisor appointment in the Philippines and a court ruling on a billiards bet.
A health advertisement notes that nervousness and weakness stem from poor digestion and thin blood. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a non alcoholic tonic with a free booklet, and touts Pleasant Pellets as original liver pills for stomach, liver, and bowels.
The Oriental Limited train on the Great Northern between St Paul and Puget Sound offers luxury, ease, and privacy for long journeys. It emphasizes modern comforts and scenic travel to attract both business travelers and tourists. Meanwhile mothers are urged to prevent myastes in children by keeping them warm and in bed to avoid bronchitis or pneumonia.
A 30.00 per M measure for Lewis Bingle Binder straight 5c Elgar affects dealer costs and allows Lewie Factory to use higher grade tobacco in Peoria Illinois.
A fragment shows humor about hats and costs, including Mrs. Brownson's hat thought to cost nothing or a modest amount. The piece blends casual banter with a dated ad line about cough medicine and banking hours, reflecting a mid-century newspaper tone and stray consumer snippets.
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