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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
3
Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Gettysburg speech is recalled with its famous pledge that the nation must endure. He honors fallen soldiers and urges a new birth of freedom, pledging government of the people by the people for the people.
A veteran account recasts Mary Todd Lincoln as a cultured, politically astute partner who supported Abraham Lincoln through his rise. It notes early family opposition to their marriage, Mary’s happiness in Springfield, and her steadfast intellectual pursuits, contrasting public neglect after Lincoln’s assassination with a projected future recognition of her merits.
A concise elegy praising Lincoln, noting that greatness came from his heart and gentleness. It describes how his kindness reached the people, mending national wounds and elevating the memory of his life after death.
Lincoln during Grant's push toward Richmond rests aboard River Queen and gently tenders ailing kittens. The scene prompts reflections on his mother and the burdens she bore, revealing a humane, private portrayal amid wartime strain.
Dolly Havens plans a party where guests must bring original valentines as Ned delays. A marriage license, a deed to land, and bungalow plans arrive, spurring Dolly to manage gifts, hints of engagement, and Fielding’s dramatic proposal at the party.
A playful and reformulated tale weaving myths of Saint Valentine with modern romancer lore. It recounts historical depictions of Valentine in Rome and blends fanciful anecdotes of letters, lovers, and relics, ending with reflections on devotion and enduring romance.
The article traces the valentine’s rise from a courtly token to a popular sentimental sheet in the eighteenth century, then notes a revival in the 1840s to 1850s led by women working at home. It highlights Queen Victoria’s 1840 marriage valentines, cork relief pictures, and the skilled labor of men who produced embossed cards using steel tiles and sandpaper finishing.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets for relieving headaches, biliousness, indigestion, and sluggish bowels. It touts a 10 cent box that cleanses the stomach, improves liver function, and aids bowel movement. Claims include overnight effect and long lasting relief with casual mentions of medical endorsements.
An old advertisement claims Danderine removes dandruff within ten minutes after application and stops hair loss. It promises new, growing hair after weeks, adds shine and fullness, and suggests using a cloth to coat a strand for immediate effect. A 26 cent bottle is advertised.
A quirky exchange shows diners questioning eye prices with the remark What are you paying for eyes Nothing, They're too blamed high reflecting a humorous menu misprint or shopper banter.
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