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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1902
Page
8
A New York Time excerpt describes a six year old boy who, after living years in England, slips away from a neighbor's house during a lively discussion. He notes his younger brother Meurlan stayed behind, adding humor about his escape when the topic grew heated.
A damaged ad promises a cure for deafness caused by catarrh using Pontes Hy Hote Catarrh Cure. It claims 100 dollars for cases not cured and mentions Ball's Penny Pills as a popular remedy. The text rests on dubious medical claims and offers mail order details from Cheney & Co in Toledo, Ohio.
A garbled speech sample shows characters Doaton Browningston Mra Gush and others discussing a club reading and dress. It includes an ad pitch for Cole’s Carbolic Salve and a church kidney advertisement, reflecting period newspaper filler and cross-article chatter.
A fragment heavy on ad jingle style claims describes FITS permanently cured after three days of treatment by Dr Ellna. Scattered lines append product names and testimonials, including niche addresses and dated quotes from Philadelphia and Norwich, with a closing note on opal mining in 1960.
A long tale accompanies Mrs. Ole Bull presenting the New York Commercial Advertiser with the violin of Gespard de Salo. The famed instrument, carved by Benvenuto Collini and once owned by Napoleon’s era, endured thefts and travels before Ole Bull’s heir to the instrument. It is now to rest in Bergen’s historic museum after his widow’s legal action in England.
Unemployed in Sweden and Norway face hardship as relief works are urged. A union named hilesverk Ingmen forms in Gothenburky with 6,000 names enrolled. Town councils are petitioned to organize aid as forethought and relief measures are deemed insufficient during this harsh winter.
Danished by Prussia. Ur. Finnemann, a land owner nor Tuaring. Schieswick, has been ban ished by the Pruesian government, on the pround that he is not a Pruvatan subtest. Finnemenn was a leader of the Danish movement but declares he has been a citizen of Schlowwict for thirty five years. He can no longer be in the country and must seek refuge in Denmark or free America.
A resident of Copenhagen reports Mrs Ellen Galera aow received 60 Kroner for her engagement at the Royal theater. Dr Sven Hedin notes arrival at Lahore India and plans return to Sweden. Finnishe nste will allocate 100000 marks for Nordenskjold’s library purchase. Carl Siebern tours London and completes a translation of the press works of Kin Oscar with publication in loud form.
A Harvard freshman sought dental work after Christmas to ease nerves dulled by study. The dentist notes the student could endure only two outings weekly, despite appearing healthy. A quarrel with the father over pacing ends with a rapid finish to the treatment but no smile.
Miss Mattie Douglass of 188 Thom Ave is among women testifying daily to the virtue of Portia in U.S. and Canada letters. Only a few of the messages can be published this week as testimonials to Peruna.
A historical medical ad describes catarrhal inflammation and lingering catarrh, noting that winter weather and early spring provoke colds. It touts Peruna as a remedy and invites readers to write Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio, with their case.
A writer argues that wealth does not guarantee happiness and many see poverty as equally unfulfilling. The piece reflects on the common belief that money equates to contentment, challenging readers to reconsider what truly brings satisfaction.
A reflective aphorism urges restraint before labeling others fools. It notes that considering how others might judge you can challenge your own veracity and temper harsh judgments. The quotation encourages measured speech and self awareness.
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