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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
4
A fragment describes large whisky shipments moving from American to European ports and back, stored in bonded warehouses to avoid domestic taxes while awaiting market demand. Distillation years 1891 and 1892 are referenced, with eight year limits and bond storage discussed.
A New York Tribune reprint reflects a stag dinner discussion on the etymology of the week days. It notes Sunday and Monday from the sun and moon, while Tuesday to Saturday are linked to Norse gods and Saturn, with skepticism about general knowledge of their origins.
The text argues for sitting with the spine and back of the chair touching, keeping the shoulders aligned to maintain an erect, relaxed posture. It warns against brace-supported positions that burden other body parts and require effort, suggesting natural support and relief instead.
A report describes using X rays on two ten-year-old girls joined at the abdomen to decide if a surgical separation is possible. If the bodies are independent, surgery might succeed. if physically united, operation would be impossible.
Turkish students pursue studies at Paris and Montpellier funded by the state, sent under one eminent Abdul Hamid official. The arrangement draws interest from European observers and reflects political influence shaping Turkish education abroad.
The article notes glycerine as a by-product of soap and candle factories and its rising market demand due to its use in nitroglycerine and smokeless powders. It explains extraction from spent lye, refining steps, and yields about five tons from a hundred tons of fat, with Europe’s markets strong despite war pressures.
A Chicago style feature notes Tennessee as a global dog training hub. It highlights Hickory Valley kennel led by J M Avent, vast land holdings, and a New York St Louis Tennessee investor group. Prices for pointers and getters reach 300 to 30000 dollars, with private bird dogs and pups valued high.
Dr J H Kellogg explains how cooling of skin via window drafts or immersion in cold water triggers reflex contractions in blood vessels. These changes can lead to congestion or inflammation in the nose, throat, lungs, and even bladder or stomach if exposed areas remain chilled or wet for extended periods.
The Philadelphia Times reports on the electric cat, a new whipping device tested in French penitentiaries and colonies. A wheel driven by motor propels a whip to strike tied prisoners, with adjustable speed to match severity, claimed to deliver impartial, even-handed justice compared to manual flogging.
In Brooklyn two women preachers draw attention. German Countess Adeline Schimbelshann, converted by Sankey, preaches worldwide from her yacht and joins in Brooklyn revivals with Ira D Sankey. Teen preacher Teabefla Horton, sixteen, has three years of southern preaching, delivering learned expositions in Brooklyn Baptist churches in distinctive attire.
Thought to tie Foor died suddenly after sending for his lawyer Antrew O'Dwyer of New York. He left an $80,000 fortune reportedly in poverty and unable to dispose of it. Relatives in New York and Ireland were said to contest the will.
Reports from northern IndidhW claim hundreds of wild rabbits are dying from a widespread outbreak. Local observers note whispered links to a diphtheria epidemic, yet many insist the deaths stem from unrelated causes and lack conclusive evidence.
Medical scientists report that exposure to higher altitudes raises red blood cells, boosting vitality and health in consumptive patients. Cold air treatment for consumption is highly regarded due to its beneficial effects on respiration and overall well being.
A Brittany teen girl served by M Lefebvre in Saint Lambert istrit is linked to a Paris rumor. The servant claimed she sold hats to a bar in Morlaix to pay fare to Paris. The apparent maid turned out to be a seventeen year old male escapee in disguise who fell for his mistress and betrayed himself. The case shows cross gender deception in a petty theft context.
A collage of medical patent remedies touts quick cures for indigestion constipation coughs dyspepsia and rheumatic pain. Brands named include Shilor's Vitalizer Karl's Clover Root Ten One Minute Cough Cure and Chamberlain's Pain-Balm with testimonials and guaranteed, cash-back promises, sold by local druggists.
A fragmented ad page touts Shiloh's Cure and Beit Vligh Cure, and markets Dr. Kings New Life Pills, Chamberlain's cough remedy, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and other patent medicines. It touts cures for stomach liver kidneys and bowels, coughs, cholera and diarrhea, skin eruptions, throat and lung troubles, with testimonials and prices.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway announces reduced round trip excursion fares for summer travel to Charleston for the National Educational Association meeting Cincinnati for Baptist Young People's Union session Chicago for the National Encampment GAR Detroit for Knights of Pythias conclave St Paul for National Republican League biennial convention and special trips to Colorado and Utah. Tickets and details via agents or AG P&T A Cedar Rapids 12.
The BCX aN Ry offers very low fares to Sioux Falls for the OUW meeting in June. Call your ticket agent for rates and limits and ensure tickets read correctly.
Fragmentary ad copy promises guidance for travel to Paris and ticketing through New York agents and steamship lines. It mentions BOR and 'N Ry, and an address for Farmer in Cedar Rapids. The text is garbled but implies a travel services notice with contact points.
A fragmented directory entry lists district officers and town officials including mayor recorder trustees and school principals with numerous garbled names and roles. It references Baoheenh teller congress HOBSON SCHOOLS Prot Petryman and Primiy institutions and various municipal titles across a town layout with unclear spellings and broken words.
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