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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1919

Page

6

Theodore Roosevelt tributes from leaders and public figures

Numerous officials and prominent figures issue tributes after Theodore Roosevelt’s death. Secretaries Lansing Polk Baker Daniels Lane McAdoo and others praise his vigor, courage, and Americanism, noting his leadership, impact on public life, and enduring national influence.

Theodore Roosevelt Lansing Col. Roosevelt Navy Army Frontlaraman Josephus Daniels Tranklin K. Lane Interior Roosevelt America Carter Glass Panama Canal Tadt Lfe Lincoln Lenroot Winconsin Lewis Illnois Amerles Senator Warding Ohio Kenyon Iowa Abraham Lincoln New Ufe Senator Martin Virginia Senator Lodge Massachusetts

The Razor in Civilisation and eighteenth century barbering

The article notes that Busta of the Caesars showed clean shaven men in the Civilisation era. It recalls eighteenth century fashion with men shaving heads as part of barbering arts. Hogarth painted a period man who loses his wig and appears like an elderly baby, reflecting uncouth barbarian looks.

Busta Hogarth

Disturbed Drunk Man Calmed by Scottish Minister

A famed Scottish divine stopped a drunken passenger from being ejected on a train car. He calmed the crowd and then, as leaving, the man muttered insults and then seized the minister's hands, declaring that the clergy understand what it is to be drunk.

Better Gardens Urged for 1919

Government urged Americans in cities towns and villages to boost home and back yard gardens to aid the food supply in 1919. With less than half of available land used in intensive gardening, citizens are asked to increase efforts as commercial production cannot meet urban demand. Extension agents farm bureaus and clubs push for more and better home gardens to establish the garden habit in 1919.

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Winter Garden For South Greens Through The Year

The article urges year round Southern garden harvests with winter greens such as turnip greens kale collards and spinach. It notes spinach can be cut in freezing weather and suggests hardy lettuce varieties with straw protection and onion sets for early greens. Growers are urged to maintain a constant supply of green food in winter.

United States Department of Agriculture

Pure Waters Important for Milking Cattle

A U S Department of Agriculture note stresses cows need plentiful pure water. Impure or stale water deters drinking and reduces milk yield, as water makes up over three fourths of milk volume.

United States Department of Agriculture

Utilize Roughages With Beef Cattle In Winter

Farmers urged to save grain and maximize coarse roughages like hay straw and corn stover. Feed stover early in winter to support cattle and spare better roughages for breeding livestock. Dry cows and feeder steers can winter mainly on roughages, especially cattle from drought areas in the Southwest.

United States Department of Agriculture Southwest

Keeping Walnuts for Planting Says Walnuts Valuable and Limited

Black walnut ranks among profitable woodland trees and is becoming scarce due to wartime demand. For planting select vigorous trees with large nuts, plant two nuts per hole eight feet apart, or store nuts over winter in pits eight to twelve inches deep with sand layers, then sow in spring. A bushel yields 1100 to 1400 nuts, enough to plant an acre.

United States Department of Agriculture

Rout the Rat Warns Farmers On Rat Menace

The U S food administration urges stronger action by American farmers to curb rat problems. Passive disposal of farm waste could undo gains from patriotic efforts by housewives. A British ministry note cites losses from rats and other pests, mentioning a farmer paid $100.

United States Food Administration Ministry of Food

Mistake in Feeding Cows Affects Milk Output

The article warns that dairy farmers often err by not supplying enough feed above basic maintenance. Insufficient rations curb the cows' potential milk production and overall herd performance.

United States Department of Agriculture

Iowa War Losses and Reforms Highlight 1918 Report

Iowans reported killed in action or died of wounds or disease, lists of names by town and county appear alongside notes on peace program reforms. Iowa State Teachers association backs prohibition suffrage and language-elimination measures, plus rural school consolidation changes and health education for students.

Glenn 98 Calhoun Bedford John P. Sheldon Keokuk Walter C. Tjaden Engle Grove Ferdinand Wiese Holstein Wiliam F. Huegersel Carroll Chester R. Howard Mount Vernon Serge Gilbert Woods Des Marines Corp James P. McCourt Atlantic Nels Thompson Jewel Fred W. Smith Alte John O Carl Gotherds Dumont Leo P. Nauman Dubuque Frank Karal Fairfax Timothy L. O'Boyle Vail Vernot M. Staples Clinton Theophiel Tract Hartwick Loriz L. Jonness Iowa Harry N. Owen Iowa City John J. Moss Missouri Valley John ©. Knutson Fertile Gilbert J. Pawalka Oxford Junction Irvan B. Lyons Charter Oak Josep J. Chrristopherson Remsen Martin Hill Gilman Joel B. Parsons Webb Otter Krekow Sioux City Clare Des Moines Drake University War Department Army Training Corps Des Moines College Dilla Mills Fremont Callahan Gree Creedon Omaha United States Faelity and Guarantee Company Baltimore George Deshi Txling Appanoose County Agricultural Extension Department Iowa State College Daaht Wright County Santa Claus Court House Electric Company Soldiers’ Fathers League of Lisut G. E. Ketterer Bureau of Navigation Lowa

Best Medicine for Women Promises Relief from Ailments

Patient from Portamouth Ohio reports irregularities and pain and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. Letter urges other women to try the remedy and seek advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts after forty years of experience.

Portamouth Oni Ina Lould Lydia FE. Pinkham Sara Shan R. No Ohio Shaw Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Stop Kidney Ills Now With Dodd's Kidney Pills

Warning about kidney warnings and pain urges early action with Dodd's Kidney Pills. Claims rapid relief, guarantees a first box helps, and offers money back if unsatisfied. Promotes as recommended by druggists and discourages substitutes.

Dodd

Quips and Advertisements from a 19th Century Page

A collage of humorous exchanges and early 1900s ads. Jokes touch marriage expectations and household orders while product spots promote Garfield Tea and Gutira products. A Parade scene and distant observations close the snippet with social quips.

Gout treatment urged by 19th century doctors

1848 notes discuss kidney elimination of poisons in gout, with uric acid precipitating in joints. Prof. Strauss links attacks to poison buildup. Advise heavy water intake, diuresis, and Anurio tablets from local drug stores or trial offers to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo. claims Anurio dissolves uric acid more effectively than tea with sugar.

Arthur Garrod H. Strauss Btraves Pierce Buffalo N. Y

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