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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary lines suggest a satirical cartoon tone from Cartoons Magazine about a brother at church and odd chatter. Also appears an old advertisement for Halls Catarrh Medicine and Garfield Tea, with brief snippets of dialogue and testimonials.
A fragmentary report depicts a quartermaster authorized to buy an ice book for two thousand pounds of tea, clashing with a frat clerk who doubts authority. The scene shifts with quips about Ketemar Fyldy and a line about jail penalties for lawbreakers.
The Kansas City Star quotes Professor Pate explaining that roses of pleasure seldom endure to crown those who pluck them. J Fuller Gloom responds that those who rest on laurels claim they make poor beds.
A historic ad describes a home remedy to darken gray hair using Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound. Apply twice weekly to gradual shade, with druggists able to prepare it or mix at home. The formula promises nonsticky, nongreasy results that soften hair without cooling the scalp.
The article describes many woods sold as mahogany or resembling it, including Carlanza or Colombian varieties. It notes that true mahogany differs botanically, yet superficially resembles mahogany and shares favorable properties. It highlights non warping stability, good workability, and polish potential.
A garbled excerpt shows fragmented dialogue about conduct and a marriage remark. The fragment references old ages and self-reflection, with partial quotes indicating social banter rather than a clear news event. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly stated.
A memorial by unions denounces proposed legislation as depriving labor of its inviolable rights to gains and fair compensation. They condemn indemnity rates set by capital interests and urge defeat of the bill to preserve equal representation and judicially determined compensation.
In Chicago in February 1918 aliens seeking to return to Europe are applying for passports at the federal building. Deputy Collector J F Popper notes weekly applications range from 800 to 1 000, with most applicants Balkan Polish or Slavic, many with families, aiming for freedom in their native lands. Five of eight men applying are current or former packing industry workers.
Chicago residents described as aliens filed weekly passport applications at the federal building in hopes of returning to Europe. Most applicants were Balkan Polish or Slavic, often with families remaining abroad, seeking freedom they associate with their homeland.
A sprawling digest of international and national notes cites negotiations, wage actions, political moves, and notable events. It mentions Samual Mobley, a rail report correction, Nelson as estate beneficiary, cuts in government appropriations, the sultan of Egypt’s tributes, King George selling bonds, Pennsylvania price shifts, League of Nations treaty support, New Mexico woman suffrage, and a probe of hoarded food. It also covers wage dividends at Paine Lumber, revolutionary activity near Viadivostok, aristocratic marriages, amnesty in France, Mustafa Kemal Pasha’s assurances in Asia Minor, and bids for former German ships.
Quotations on grains and livestock show varied prices across corn, rye, wheat, timothy hay, and cattle. Notable ranges include hard winter wheat at 12.60 to 11.75, hay mixed at 22.00 to 38.00, and cattle prices from prime steers at 15.25 to stockers and feeders at 8.00. Poultry and hogs list assorted values for different weights and grades.
A gas light fixture features a turbine above the flame that spins from heated air and automatically stops gas flow if the pilot flame is blown out, providing an automatic shutoff mechanism.
A vintage health advices article warns that excessive meat intake harms kidneys and causes backache, headaches, and digestion issues. It promotes Jad Salts, four teaspoons in water daily, derived from grape acid and lemon juice, to cleanse and stimulate sluggish kidneys and neutralize urinary acidity.
Two New York physicians treated 24 cataract cases with radium. Improved vision occurred in 60 percent, with some improvement in 87.6 percent. Treatment spanned three months to a year, radium placed about an inch in front of the eyelid with the eye shut, no protective filter used, and no injurious eye effects observed.
A brief exchange notes Mabel claims she has made up her mind. A jab about her face follows in a boisterous tone. The item then quips that ailments like constipation indigestion and sick headache were overcome by a Garfield remedy.
An exchange recounts an older man invited to a masqued ball among younger women. On the floor, the narrator guides a dance, the shepherdess teases him to unmask, then playfully leaves him. The partner jokes that she has vamped her own dad, prompting laughter and surprise.
An advertisement touts Bly's Cream Balm to clear a blocked nose from cold or catarrh. It claims rapid relief by easing swollen membranes when applied in the nose, urging readers to buy from a druggist. The copy also mentions Ely's Cream Balm as a similar remedy and notes an overjoyed user.
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