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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1907

Page

8

Cobalt Connites Recalled In Canada And U S Lore

A fragmentary World article compares Cobalt, Ontario and Cobalt, Connecticut, noting Pilgrim era mining memories linger yet largely unused. It asserts few in the United States know the real Cobalt while many towns claim the name, likening recognition to Butte and other mining places.

Cobalt Connecticut Pilgeim United States Conn New York Avery United States Lye Ontario Canada Butte Mont Loronia World

Stolen Dogs Sold as Lamb Meat in Paria Butcher Shops

Reported thefts in Paria lead to allegations that stolen dogs are sold to local butchers who market the meat as lamb, with emphasis on hind legs. Officials cautioned residents as investigators pursue clues.

Paria

Ezra Meeker aims to restore the Old Oregon Trail to coast

Ezra Meeker, the 70 year old pioneer, arrives in Columbus after traveling 2800 miles since January 20 1909 in an ox drawn wagon. He plans a Washington trip to urge authorities to relaid the trail as a concrete road from Mississippi to the Pacific. He notes modern streets replace the historic path and reflects on his 1852 journey from Indianapolis to the Washington Territory.

Ezra_ Meeker Houdweiy Ezra Meeker Golden West Cohynbus Oregon Trail Barger Columbus Ohio Faymor” Mocker Tacoma Wash Harmee Meeker Washington Mississippi Pacific Coast Indianapolis

Latch Key Suffrage in England and America

A Boston Herald editorial notes that English courts have linked latchkey ownership to electoral rights of a householder, while in the United States latchkeys are now nearly universal for both men and women. The piece observes the rapid social shift away from gendered status signals in housing and voting rights.

England Boston Herald

Fragmentary Philadelphia Press quote about engagement and finances

Dialogue shows Sal Lovett confirming an engagement to a woman, Newitt noting her claim, and the woman burning money from a former lover. The excerpt hints at a past relationship and financial dispute, reflecting sensational press storytelling.

Sal Lovett Newitt Philadelphia Press

Postum Coffee Helps Teacher Rebound From Nervous Strain

A teacher recalls switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee after a friend suggested it for meal times with children. She found initial trials tough, but a second boil of fifteen minutes produced a rich flavor and restored health. She credits Postum with improving her well being and work in the classroom.

Little “Health Classis Weillville

Labor unions from coast to coast advocate eight hour workday

A flood of notices describes unions across North America and Europe pushing for eight hour days and wage increases. From Waltesd to Toronto, San Francisco, Boston, and Minneapolis, carpenters, leather workers, launderers, and plasterers form or join unions. The New York police, Italian barbers, and Ontario Labor Party chapters organize or expand activity. Proposals include labor temples, cooperative food ventures, and a universal union label, with accords for five year contracts and upcoming mergers in San Francisco and Chicago.

Mudictins Waltesd Aly Bavi Inbor Bolvilte Canada Waling Granite Cutters Hardwick Cement Workers San Francisco Owl San Joss Cal Cal Men's ‘Uion Launder Workers Launder Workers’ Union Alnineds County Toronto International Union of Horseshoers United States New York W Fiom Ontario Canadian Labor Party Sacramento’ Labor ‘“Emple’ Association Soo Oakland Central Labor Council Alameda County Minneapolis Louisville American Federation of Labor American Foderation of Labor International Cigarmakers' Union Pattornmakers’ League of North America Folncksmithe Great Falls Mout Gompers San Francisco Water Works’ Union Gas Workers Gas and Water Workers’ Union Metal Workers’ Union Amalgamated Engineers of England Employers’ Federation London Washington D. C Central Labor Union Allied Council of Miscellaneous Trades Allied Labor League Chicago New South Wales Commonwealth

Dickens Novel Plot Sparks London Debate on Adaptation

A London Tribune notice reviews a sensational handling of Oliver Twist themes in a new work linked to Mayle and Mayon Wowse. It details Fagin and Sikes like figures guiding a perilous escape from a riverbank house as Oliver endures threats and finds unexpected tenderness from Mrs. Mayle and Rose, with Bravery by a butler and servants signaling a dramatic capture.

Ben Mayon Waien Bill ‘Atkey Omer Hewiht Charles Hlekona Plage London Lycroft Boise Saya London ‘Tribune Mya Mayle Ditter Boethni Green Avaby Crackle Bill Sikes Myotis Oliver Waa Sikes Platal Bilttes Vallane Giley Pluchot Neptune Oliver

Blenged Questions City’s Progress for Son in Football

Washington Star quotes Blenged asking if pleased with his son’s progress in football. The father replies yes after seeing him perform on the field, saying there’s no reason to trade with tramps when he stays home.

Remarkable Pioneer Tale Promises Health Revival

A Utah pioneer recounts crossing the plains in 1848 and credits kidney pills for dramatic health relief after suffering diabetes, kidney failure, and fatigue. The anecdote, from W Browning of Ogden, promotes Allen's Foot-Ease and kidney pills with booster-style testimonials and dated contact details.

Uta Tella W. Browning Ogdeo Utah Saya Donna Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Note on a rare and valuable item from Chicago dealer

A Chicago Tribune snippet describes a dealer evaluating a rare item as worth ten dollars while offering two dollars, with the seller seeking five dollars and another similar piece existing. The exchange highlights market value and stock concerns for unusual collectibles.

Depenida Chicago Tribune

Favorite Prescription for Women Relief and Cure

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent, alcohol-free remedy for nervous, weak, and overburdened women. It claims to restore vigor, ease headaches and backache, ease menstrual issues, and address pelvic disorders, promising a permanent cure with faithful use and inviting readers to request a free booklet for more details.

Pierce Tierco Fierce B. V. Fierce

Cameo Cure For Measles Cited By Nebraskans

A Nebraska resident, Mrs Henry Porter of Albion, recalls a week of dramatic recovery from a six month skin disease after using Cure Remedies. She reports full restoration and no recurrence seven years later, dating the case to August 1006.

Cudlenra Henry Porter Albion Neb

Burety bonds issued by Title Guaranty Company of Scranton Pa

Historical notice states issuance of buretty bonds by the Title Guaranty and Burety Company with home office in Scranton Pennsylvania. It mentions capital and surplus over one million dollars and references a quip about curing rheumatism with a humorous dialect exchange. The fragmentary text includes garbled spellings and a stray line about a sergeant and a Rese.

Burety Guaranty & Burety Company Scranton

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