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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1896

Page

6

Battle Over Fourth Hospital Site For State how Hastings Anoka Clash

The Minnesota state commission faced a heated dispute over locating the fourth hospital. Hastings and Anoka clashed after a vote shift and injunctions, with Anoka alleging misrepresentation and Hastings alleging a wrongful relocation. The commission defended its authority and bid process, noting multiple site offers near Hastings Anoka Jordan Delano and others.

Clough Ito Ngane Anoka Hastings iJudge Brill Ramsey Huasthigs Jersus Falls Ilia Hoper Ste Mosars Merriam, Eastman Hoper and Block Seventh District Plaintff Oper Commission Ntte Hopar Smith Ileal Haner St. Paul Twin Cities Jordan Delano Chaska Midway District Minieapalis Henry Cluaska

Skunk Fur Trade Tales From a Country Store

Rolfe Pa. Letter to New York Press describes a furrier’s talk with a store proprietor about skunk pelts and prices. It notes demand for skunk pelts, prices from thirty-five cents to a dollar ten, and jokes about catching skunks by the tail.

Andrew ©. Jones Mr. Jones Sable Rolfe New York Press

Unacientific banking and the long check voyage

A Detroit merchant’s check to a Jonian creditor passed through six banks over eleven days and 836 miles before payment. The journey involved multiple correspondents from Tonia to Muskegon to Grand Rapids and back to Detroit, highlighting the friction and cost of current check collections and urging a faster method.

Jonin Miel Pais Detroit First National Bank of Tonia Detroit Bank Tonia Chienge Bank Afuskegon Bank Ionia Muskegon Bank Grand Rapids Grant Rapids Bank First National Bank of Ionia

Electric power growth in New York fuels motor use

In New York City central stations shift from light purveyors to wide use reservoirs of current. Edison stations report a surge in motor power from 7 415 horsepower in January 1895 to 11 236 horsepower by October, a 1 648 horsepower rise in ten months, with about a third of current connected to electro motors, some up to forty horsepower.

New York New York City Edison Statons Coapany Mukns Mes

Public statement from Archibald of Jamestown asylum

Supt Archibald of the Jamestown asylum issues a public statement defending his conduct amid years of domestic turmoil. He recounts marriage history, alleged affairs, and a long dispute over his wife and child while asserting motive to drive him from the institution. Mrs Archibald declines to respond and seeks vindication.

Vimestown N. D Jon Avchibald Tisane Asylum Lough Mabel Allen Mot Mra Archibald Blamarek

Market Reports From Grain and Live Stock Center

Chicago market notes show slow hog trading with prices easing from $3.00 to $4.15 for different classes. Cattle and calves steady with higher roughage and strong feeders. Minneapolis and Milwaukee notes include January wheat closes and on track prices. Receipts in St Paul show 1,500 hogs, 400 cattle, 25 calves, 400 sheep. hogs lower in sympathy with broader decline.

Ghicago Chicago Couch Castle Heyes Texas Minneapolis Milwaukie Jara St. Paul Tan

Signed by the President on act to improve Caransos Pans Texas

The act, signed in Washington, provides for improvements to Caransos Pans in Texas. Matley Company Troubie of Oshkosh Wisconsin. dated January 24. The Silver Plating company plant, newly built on the Northwestern ear loops, faced an execution of judgment for 6000 in favor of the German National Bank. The company, formed in 1805, lists several local businessmen. A British barque from Killieraw Riohaw with logs from an unknown vessel, likely the rate ship gen by te Crzabora, approached San Diego.

Washington Tan Duns Caransos Pans Texas Matley Company Troubie Oshkosh Wis Earloops Gierman National Bank Barle Poss Killieraw- Riohaw San Diego Cal Te Crzabora Cane Horn

Prince Henry of Battenburg Dies Aboard Blonde

News arrives from Ashantee in Africa that Prince Henry of Battenburg died aboard the Blonde near Sierra Leone after a voyage to the Gold Coast. He was born Oct 5 1858, married Princess Beatrice in 1881, and was governor of the Isle of Wight. The royal family mourns as flags are lowered.

London Toury of Battenburg Ashontee Henry Price Alexander of Battenbirg Ludvig Jr Grand Duke of Hesse Flo Beatrice Tid Tald Wight Sierra Leone Africa Wich Brown Leone Prince Henry the Admiralty George “J. Gosvhen Isle of Wight Henry of Badenburg Bectse Royaal House England Aaliantee Plenie Coonassle Carringe War Office Lita Beatrice of Bngelann Madeira Osborne House

Firemen Perished in Leaking Fire Tragedy

At $4 Loucha St Louis on Ton 24 the recovery of noises of those lost in last night's fire continued. Bodies of John Stanton foreman Chemical Fangine No 1 and Tamas Roddy Salvage Corps No 2 were recovered and sent to the morgue. John Glanville captain Salvage Corps No 2 survived with shock and prostration. Kay Kerry of Salvage Corps No 1 is believed dead.

Loucha St. Louis Ton John Stanton Chemical Fangine No. 1 Tamas Roddy Salvage Corps No. 2 John Glanville Salvag Corps No. 2 Salvag Corps Kay Kerry Salvage Corps

Patents Granted to Northwestern Inventors Last Week

Washington D C Tan 18 Special Telegram List of patents granted last week to Northwestern inventors includes self-oiling box tobacco press strw-burning atove hydraulic steering gear vehicle spring water heater automatic wagon brake electric motor kneatling machine saw swage trestle electric arc lamp cow-atable appliance propeller wheel poultry house snap book valve gear ribbon clasp trade work and other devices with many listed inventors in Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Idaho and Oregon. A rumor of a meeting between the emperors of Germany and Russia at Litihir is noted as affecting diplomatic circles.

Washington, D C Tan Northwestern David L. Altwan Wis Charles W. Bacon Burke Tobacco Press Charles W.barzee Wasco Ure Henry Bendixen Davenport Towa Charles J. Berrman Tiverett John WF. Bickel Stacine Smanuel Detwiler Milewaukee Edward I. Pollett Duluth Minn Eanil I Tiede Belmond Gn Pevre & Sawyer Seattle Wasi D. Mervin Liuwyer Vienerr Press St. Paul Allen

Dialogue on Cold Remedies Sparks Foreignness Comment

A Washington Star snippet records a quarrelsome exchange about cold remedies. Amid a Kentucky congressman’s remarks, it implies that failing to know how to treat a cold marks him as an alien and unfit for neighborly duties.

Kentucky Washington Star

Debut and Dinnerroom Dialogues Spark Vintage Gossip

Fragmentary Detroit Tribune quotes feature banter about cards and coffee, with quick exchanges on trumps and a joking exchange about tea versus coffee at home. Odd pairings include agents seeking business and playful lines about supper plans.

Salzer Earliest Potatoes Claim Heavy World Yield

The notice markets Salzer's Earliest Potatoes as the earliest and heaviest yielding potato, with 4000 bushels claimed from 10 acres. It touts June sale at $1.00 per bushel, promoting a mail-in offer for 10 seeds and a mammoth seed catalogue alongside farm tips for profitable practices in dairying and labor saving.

Salzer Nore Ste Earl Yoni Bard Coed Wee Saepelh

Fragmented 19th Century Remedies and Legal Nonsense

A garbled OCR item blends patent medicine claims with a mock legal accusation about biting a hand. It references Syrup of Piga for constipation and orginal potions like Mogeman's Camphor Ton with Glycering, plus scattered phrases about villains and a wood-cut remembrance.

Shipping Poultry Practices Warned By Indiana Farmer

An Indiana Farmer warns that poultry coops must be tall enough for birds to stand to avoid suffocation and cruelty. He notes that poor coops cause danger, suggests separating roosters when sold, and describes midweek market arrivals with leftovers lingering into Monday, advising Monday as a poor selling day for poultry.

Indiana

Unclear medical note on poultry feeding practices

Fragmentary text references Dr Kline and various phrases about cures and feeding fowls. The readable segments advise variety in feed rather than excess of one type. Names and specifics are garbled. no clear event, date, or location.

Parker's Ginger Tonic Promoted For Home Use

The advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a trusted home remedy. It claims the tonic supports general wellness, aids female debility, persistent coughs and colds, and distressing stomach and nervous ills, noting its long-standing favorable reputation in American households.

Parker Tony

Horrible Suffleances A War of Introductions

An exchange reveals two speakers plotting to approach a wealthy Boston youth to gain money from him. One praises the gentleman's polish while the other schemes to secure funds, implying a social maneuver over a chance encounter.

Boston

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