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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
3
A dubious promotional piece asserts kidneys filter poisons and age weakens this role. It advises drinking plenty of water between meals, using Anurie tablets to flush uric acid, and following a light diet. Endorsed testimonials claim relief from kidney pain and bladder issues.
In 1837 a professor became a neighbor of a Cambridge blacksmith named Dexter Pratt. They shared daily walks past the smithy and Pratt’s home, forming a friendship rooted in Pratt’s pride in his house, early purchase talks dating to 1825 with Torrey Hancock, and memories of a famed spring nearby. The article ties their circle to Longfellow’s “The Village Blacksmith.”
A pupil asks what Archimedes found when shouting Eureka. The teacher clarifies the meaning, and the boy answers with his own humorous twist, saying the discovery was the soap. The exchange ends with a lighthearted note on learning.
A brief quotation notes a back‑and‑forth about lending and borrowing trouble. The comment about slush and trampling beds of violets presents a wry reflection on prudence versus risk in everyday dealings. The item reads as a light, reflective newspaper blurb.
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Committee the United States will send 500000 troops to France early this year and have 1500000 more ready to ship in 1918, with artillery supplied by Britain and France. He outlined vast U.S. mobilization, wartime plans, and recent improvements in equipment and logistics, asserting a comprehensive plan and readiness to hit hard.
Secretary Baker announced American forces have formally taken over a section of the French front amid raids by German forces. Two Americans were killed, four wounded, one captured. Americans now in action after baptism by fire. Drafted men from California fought as the enemy pressed a 18 minute barrage under mist and cold.
German air raid on London and suburbs killed 47 people and injured 169 on Monday night. Of the dead 14 men 17 women and 16 children. One German aircraft was shot down with its three crew burned to death. Paris raid reports 20 killed and 50 wounded with one enemy plane brought down.
London reports Germany-wide labor action as Berlin sees 700,000 strikers including 68,000 women. Hamburg's ship laborers quit after vulcan yard walkout, clerics urge workers to stay, and socialists arrest leaders amid civil tensions. State of siege declared in Hamburg Altona and Wandsbeck as battles over peace and food aid intensify.
Chicago reports James Dorsey a Gilbert NL stockman was found guilty by a jury in Judge Landis courtroom of using the mails to defraud. He advertised tuberculin tested Holstein cows then sold animals with acute tuberculosis that died en route. Statutes allow a fine up to 1000 dollars and up to five years in prison.
George N. Peck, a leading industrial expert, serves with the government for the war, directing rapid conversion of factories to war production. In weeks on the job, his work shows in steady mobilization as plants shift to manufacturing essential parts for assembly by larger operations.
Washington reports President Wilson warns the 1918 outcome hinges on the coming year. In a letter to Urbana farmers he emphasizes sacrifice, unity, and the fight for free government. He urges stronger congress power to curb profiteering and notes seeds and agricultural support, citing a $2.6 million department funds and a request for $5 million more.
Washington state February 1 proclamation by President Wilson mandates licenses for all persons firms and associations manufacturing bread and bakery products including hotels and clubs. Licenses must be obtained by February 4 unless already licensed or low flour and meat use under three barrels per month. Applications to the United States Food Administration. violations carry penalties under the Food Conservation Act.
Mrs. Julia Browning of Mulberry Grove TL writes unsolicited praise after eight months of bladder inflammation swelling in limbs joint stiffness and fatigue She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with great relief noting three boxes taken and urging friends to use the remedy that has helped thousands to avoid kidney trouble with the familiar old formula
A discussion in the International Review of Science and Practice of Agriculture notes Germany faces shortages and resorts to seaweed boilings and disguised seaweed cakes. It mentions rhubarb leaves, ground straw from wheat and oats, sugar beet seeds made into meat, forest nuts ground into flour, grape seeds ground, and field weeds boiled into soup.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as quieting coughs and soothing sore throats and bronchial irritation. It claims a good night's rest, easy morning expectoration, and notes fifty two years of American manufacture and sale. Suitable for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and similar ailments. Available in all civilized countries. Ad.
A dialect humorous exchange shows Sam favoring church over experience meetings. The boss asks why and Sam explains the social discomfort of others watching him, implying church is preferred for its familiar routine and lack of scrutiny.
On rising and retiring gently anoint the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash off the ointment in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. For a free sample address Cuticura Dept. X Boston. At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50. Ad.
In Pilot Rock Oregon the Belts family of eight sons serves the country. Three are in France with Pershing, three are in the navy hunting submarines for Uncle Sam, and two join the aviation corps. Mrs Henry Belts is the mother.
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