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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1924
Page
6
Fragmentary text describes varnish science and light absorption across water layers, mentioning Stradivari and various colors. It suggests repeated penetration patterns and a warning about not listening to truth, ending with garbled phrases including currants and quincés.
A native of Carolina served 25 months as interne at Kings County Hospital Brooklyn before enlisting in 1918. He joined the Medical Corps with the 14th Division at Camp Custer, aiding physicians during the 1918 pandemic. As department service-officer, he helped secure nearly a quarter of a million dollars in compensation for his state's servicemen.
Tank Corps post in Washington declares humanitarian excuses not sufficient to fund relief for German subjects. Resolution asks Congress to oppose such spending as a violation of fundamental law. Legion broadens eligibility to Allied servicemen including many Canadian veterans who became Americans after the war.
A motor caravan of eighty automobiles carried American Legion members from Tampa Florida to Clearwater for the first of two inter post visits in the state. They were joined by American Legion Auxiliary and Red Cross members.
A poetic plea from American Legion Weekly outlines the ideal husband as bold yet prudent, handsome yet hardworking, wise but meek, and wholly devoted to one woman. The masculine archetype is contrasted with praise for virtuous, faithful companionship.
The report notes premium prices for Goodsmith cows near Morse and Rippoly, while Ames hosts a farmers’ short course Jan 28 to Feb 2. It discusses Iowa auto ownership, winter travel, and the Pioneer Gown Texting Association offer from Iowa State College. It covers Water loo Corn congress premiums, manufacturing growth, and war finance assets recovery. It mentions the Iowa Farm Bureau convention, cooperative marketing, Lincoln Township poultry coop, and Des Moines auto fatality stats. It recalls the 50th anniversary of the Manchester Farmers Institute and the Delaware County institute January 28–26.
An advertisement extols Danderine a hair tonic promising a gleaming mass of beautiful hair and rapid relief from itchy scalps and dandruff. It describes strengthening fading hair improving color and youthfulness and notes availability at drug stores.
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows a father asking if a young man will stay the night and a daughter confirming with humor about space at home. The exchange highlights social norms around hosting guests and family dynamics.
An old advertisement urges mothers to feed sick children genuine California Fig Syrup for constipation and feverish symptoms. It claims the laxative sweetens the stomach and starts the liver and bowels without griping and contains no narcotics or boothing drugs.
A dialog between James and his father about sending a letter and paying postage. The scene shifts to an advertisement for Cole's Carbolisatve and a mention of Hinstein's The Theory of relativity. A playful exchange ends with expectations of a movie appearance.
Dr. R. V. Pleros, founder of the Invalida Hotel to Buffalo, is honored as an eminent physician and citizens’ leader. He pioneered herbal remedies and the popular Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription, a tonic for women, available in tablet and liquid forms. A 10 cent sample offer is advertised from Buffalo, New Jersey.
The text recounts Augeas of Elis keeping three thousand oxen in uncleaned stables for thirty years. Heracles cleans them in one day by diverting the rivers Alpheus and Peneus. It notes this myth as the source of the phrase signifying extreme government corruption.
An advertisement touts a relief map crafted from real earth stone and natural materials. The map depicts the West Indies with surrounding waters and claims a notable display of geographical artistry.
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