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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
4
An early 20th century advertisement touts Shiloh’s Vitalizer as immediate relief for stomach distress and kidney and liver ailments. It claims Clover Root Tea by W. V. Finks as a pleasant laxative that purifies blood, clears complexion, and is easy to prepare and take.
An early 19th century advertisement touts Shilohs Consumption Cure as a top cough remedy. It claims swift relief and pleasant taste, marketed by Wy. I, Kinky. The copy emphasizes household use and widespread effectiveness.
An old advertisement claims a tonic calms nerves and strengthens the nervous system. It mentions constipation and bowel trouble as conditions aided by the remedy. The text references a Hartford imprint and a physician or seller identified as Finke.
A flood of inquiries reaches the Cedar Street information hub seeking affordable travel and safe routes. Residents request directions on destinations, cheap lodging, and comfort while planning trips. Officials emphasize reliable guidance and clear maps.
At the National Cycle Show in Chicago the K. O. Re o& N. Ry. offers trip tickets at Fare and OnceThird on a certificate plan. Call on By G. 2 for full information from N. agents.
The 1800 statistics show Fayette County with 190 school houses valued at 188200 dollars and 8400 school aged children. Enrollments total 6073 with average attendance 4431, while 6678 pupils are in school with 850 teachers. Male and female teacher wages average 34.00 and 25.02 dollars respectively. Clarke County pays the lowest averages, and Payette County lags behind nearby counties in female and total teacher pay.
Ex-President Harrison will publish three more pieces in The Ladies Home Journal. The first, A Day With the President at His Desk, offers private office glimpses. The second covers The Social Life of the President focusing on social duties. The third explores The Domestic Side of the White House and home life.
The article outlines a developing view of the First National tank disaster. The Comptroller of the Currency calls upon all stockholders to contribute 75,000 dollars, forcing every holder of a single share to pay in. It alleges insolvency of the venture for years due to mismanagement and speculation by its active leaders.
Vendors recall Br Webb who bet $20 over a spelling mishap at a social gathering. The piece then shifts to advertisement for The Ladies' Home Journal publishing interior views, with health notes and travel rail promotions. Inquiries about Webster's spelling, a bet, and a lost wager frame a broader page of notices and ads.
A humorous critique of envy laden critics who sap happiness by nitpicking. The Home Queen prowls gatherings noting supposed flaws in gowns hats and social choices leaving others wary and self doubtful about every choice they make in public life.
A dialogue reveals a father's unease over Mabel's suitor Mr Spoonamore and hints at an engagement in a Harvard context. The piece shifts to college rowing at Wellesley, detailing crew formation by class and health filters, then shifts again to a rail excursion promotion with dates and ticket terms from a Cedar Rapids agent.
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