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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1911

Page

3

Calhoun and Polk chat on Oregon and Texas fate

In a late night Washington meeting John Calhoun and James K Polk discuss Polk's Texas and Oregon stance. Calhoun questions war cries like Fifty Four Forty or Fight while plotting careful political strategy to steer the Democratic party and secure national aims.

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Wit Not Be a Success on Patten en My

Fragmentary note seems to reference a person named Patten and a sibling. Readable words imply an unfinished sentiment or poem fragment about a failed attempt and family ties, with no clear event, date, or organization detectable.

Johnson home museum in Gough Square detailed history

A historical note on Johnson's London residence in Gough Square, describing the red brick house with a topless door, twin gables, and a tall chimney. It recalls Johnson's life, the dictionary work begun there, and ties to Garrick, the Ramble, and Irene, with publishing of the dictionary in 1755 after seven years there.

Gough Bquara Met the’ Society Atty Garlyle Walla Johnson Tobiagon Irene Garrick Gough Square

Skull transparency in death case sheds light on faulted skull

In Philadelphia a coroner discharged Peter Fox Jr after autopsy revealed Joseph Quinn had a fragile skull that could be read through when held to light. Quinn, muscular and drunk, caused a disturbance at a poolroom. Fox struck him to quiet him and Quinn fell. Doctor Wadsworth noted the skull bent under light pressure, though the brain was normal.

Philadelphia —I Joseph Quinn Peter Fox, Jr Ford Fox Island Road Woodlawn Avenue Wadsworth

German Baptist Church at Antietam Battlefield

The church shown one mile from Sharpsburg on the Antietam battlefield was built by German Baptists in 1858. It endured severe fighting during the battle, served as a hospital and ambulating station, and a Bible taken by a New York soldier was returned after 41 years to its pulpit.

Sharpsburg Antietam Baptista New York

Philadelphians S Bashful, Wattress Union Organizer Says

Mrs. Mary Taylor, national organizer of the Wattresses union, told locals in Philadelphia that residents were too bashful to tip. The remark reflects social tipping norms during the era and highlights organized labor perspectives in the city.

Philadelphia Mary Taylor The Wattress' Union Wattresses Phila

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vitality in Frustrated Market

Readable fragments describe Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for fatigue and low spirits. Phrases mention rest, appetite, and a claim of energy, set against a garbled regional ad from Westfield New York.

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