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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
3
National figures laud Peruna in bold appeals to sufferers. Letters recount long illness relief, praise for the Columbus company remedy. Patient testimonials from A C Lockhart and others claim recovery, with urging readers to write for Dr Hartman for free advice.
A list of patent recipients includes Michael Beck of Minneapolis for a steam turbine and Luther Cane of St. Louis for a street car tender. Other inventors include George L. Cyr in Brooks for a rolling courier, Edwin H. McHenry in St. Paul for track level and gauge, John I. McKay in Minneapolis for a detachable bead barrel, Frederick W. Sorenson in Bergson for threshing machine screens, and George W. Weber in St. Paul for a riveting press. Shrop & Johnson, patent attorneys, operate from the Pioneer Press Building in St. Paul.
A garbled paste of patent cures and young men reading books, promising permanent nerve restoration and beauty products. Mentions Dr Kiino and Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co with testimonials. Also sells Putnam Face Less Dye and hints at music lore and fashion advice.
In Washington the Senate and House tackled the District of Columbia appropriation bill and naval, war revenue, and post office measures. The Senate passed the pension and military academy funding, debated taxation shifts including bank checks, bucket shops, and income tax proposals, while the House lingered on post office and railway pay topics.
Washington February 13 Senator Clapp filed recommendations for Minnesota officers in the new army. Capt George J Becker now in the Philippines and Capt Fred L Baker of the Fourteenth Minnesota are named for lieutenancy. J Colfax Grant of Minneapolis and Charles M Bunker, former Fifteenth Minnesota, advance. Additional names include Capt Bjornstad of St Paul for cavalry and Dr Henry F Hoyt of St Paul seeking to remain as major in the volunteers. Other approved nominees include Frederick of Red Wing for paymaster, Capt John N Love of Red Wing, Edgar F Davis of Zumbrota, Louis C Vogel of New Ulm, Loren B Towne of Worthington, and Dr John Milton Edwards for assistant surgeon.
London officials reject any pardon for Mrs Morence Maybrick and warn there is no foundation for reports of release. An embassy member says no action has occurred and they would be notified if the British government moved.
In Jacksonville on February 13 Col B Wy Wrenn reports Florida orange yields this year the best since the 1895 freeze. Last year 700000 boxes shipped. this year expected to top 1,250,000. Hastings Minnesota February 18 Henry Hamgan of Empire shot his two brothers in a frenzy, was adjudged insane, and committed to Rochester insane asylum.
Fragmentary quotation reflects a debate over unvalued tasks and the notion that progress comes from persistent effort. The excerpt hints at social dynamics where tenants or individuals feel overlooked despite ongoing labor and ambition.
The Secret Service has unearthed more counterfeiters and seized a larger batch of opus bills. The text notes high value items are imitated, especially Homtatter's Stomach Bitters, used for indigestion dyspepsia constipation nervousness and debility. buyers urged to patronize reliable druggists.
The Philadelphia Press notes a moment as Mr Widwar presents the second Mrs Widwer to his family, provoking surprised replies from the children. An ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder promising relief for sweaty feet and chilblains, urging readers to request a free sample by mail and to buy at druggists and shoe stores.
Read remarks from the New York Journal on anti trust fervor. References to Handout Harry and Teddy oppose or support measures, with claims of widespread sentiment against trusts.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing grain based beverage that rivals coffee in taste and strength. It urges parents to give Grain-O to children for health benefits while noting price and availability through grocers. The piece closes with a sensational line about life and death for undertakers.
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