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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1913

Page

8

Appeal Mulct Law Indorsements Boost Temperance Bloc

Iowa temperance workers plan a 1914 campaign to elect governor lieutenant governor and legislators who pledge repeal of the mulct law. Four societies will back candidates publicly or secretly and expose voting records on temperance to win united support. Also reports on health education efforts and new weapon laws, plus state appointments and other civic notes.

Des Moines Mneg Temperance Workers of Town Thirty-sixth General Assembly Incorporated Temperance Societies Iowa United Political Q. H. Sumner State Board of Health Sumner American Medical Association Minneapolis Hea Indiana John G. Bowman State University Town City

Not Difficult to Handle Honey Bees

An early guide on expanding beekeeping cites high profits and low land needs, noting bees fertilize clover and require simple equipment. It advises beginners to protect themselves with a smoker, work in warm conditions, avoid quick motions, and stay calm to prevent stings while managing hives and combs.

G. Herman St. Thwn

White Wyandottes Occupy First Place in Egg Farms

The eastern United States poultry farms favor White Wyandottes as the leading breed, used on about twice as many plants as any other. Bingie-comb White Leghorns Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Plymouth Rocks follow, with Rhode Island Reds Light Brahmas Wulf Wyandottes Buff Plymouth Rocks Brown Leghorns and Black Minorcas also in use. Leghorns Minorcas and Rhode Island Reds are common on egg farms.

United States Plymouth

Campaign to Save Babies and Clean Milk Demand

An appeal stresses that breast milk gives babies far better survival odds than bottle feeding. Welfare workers are urged to promote maternal nursing, ensure clean milk supplies, and tighten inspections of farms transport and shops. Regulatory steps on dipped and loose milk are highlighted as crucial.

Best Hair Treatment Ad Promotes Scalp Health

An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for itching scalp dandruff and falling hair. It describes applying Cuticura Ointment in scalp partings, covering the hair at night, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap the next morning. Recommends monthly use and notes samples are free with a skin book via Cuticura Department L Boston.

Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Donald's Highland Sermon Comment Outsmarts Minister

An old Scotch beadle recalls a Highland kirk minister who preached for value. A stranger asks for an opinion, and Donald quips the opening is far from the end and suggests trimming the middle would sharpen the force of the sermons.

Donald

Wise Sayings on Wealth and Love from Solomon

A fragmented advertisement style text offers proverbs and notes on business, love, and character. It contrasts knowing a person by deeds rather than words and warns that high living alone does not ensure spiritual stature. The piece references Winglow’s Soothing Syrup for Children and cautions about credibility and knowledge.

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