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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
8
Trooper Brown of the British Territories is described as green and his horse resembles a dray horse, calm and quiet by learned restraint. In the camp parade the lieutenant asks if all men are present. the sergeant-major replies yes except Brown who waits for the horse to yawn so he can slip the bit in, noting the animal stays tireless.
An old Chicago Tribune page features an ad for MANTHL'S FEMALE PILLS labeled as the standard for women's ailments and a home treatment claim for drunkenness cure. It also includes minor notes on a sachem dye and eye salve from Howard Bros. followed by a reprinted marriage license clerk scene and a robber baron pricing quarrel at a county office.
A handsome illustrated brochure promotes the Lake of Bays district in Ontario as a charming resort in the Highlands of Ontario. It highlights a new hotel called the Wawa at Norway Point and notes copies are free by writing W S Cookson at 917 Merchants Loan Trust Building Chicago.
Mrs. Rawson and her cousin Miss Leland attend a city trip then attend Sunday services. The pocket books, carried by Miss Leland, cause a mix up as the offertory plate moves through pews. Leland discreetly drops coins for the lady in brown feathers and gold bows as the music plays.
A Washington Star quip contrasts a citizen urging progress with a busy individual who has traded an automobile as part payment on an aeroplane, illustrating a shift toward higher ambitions and new technology.
The Senate and House spent much of the week on tariff discussions and sundry civil appropriations. Bills on bankruptcy law, land taxation, railroad taxation, Fort Rico government, and statehood for Arizona and New Mexico advanced or were debated. Conference reports and political speeches dominated proceedings with motions on direct election of senators and gifts from corporations drawing attention.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Harlan marked his seventy seventh birthday in Washington. In St. Petersburg a patrol at Krasnoye Selo was struck by lightning, killing one soldier and wounding another fatally. Boston labor tensions show over ten thousand workers across trades prepared to strike, while under eleven hundred were on strike last night.
Former president Theodore Roosevelt returns to the United States aboard the Kaiserin Augusta Victoria from Southampton after a lengthy African scientific expedition and world tour. He traveled with Mrs Roosevelt and family, lectured globally, met kings and popes, and observed royal funerals and celebrations before ending his journey in England.
Oklahoma City wins the bid to locate the state capital after a special election. Guthrie challenges the result with an injunction as supporters begin moving capital offices. A dramatic late-night seizure of the state seal and a dangerous night of clashes underscore the bitter mood.
President Taft approves the latest reclassification of national forests and public lands, boosting the public domain available for homestead entry by 1,192,815 acres and increasing forest lands by 881,094 acres. The move aims to stem westward emigration to the Canadian Northwest and keep settlers from border crossings.
A writer asks the classic pun about a herring and a half costing a penny and a half penny and a hint, then the skipper clarifies he heard mackerel instead. The puzzle continues as they chase the correct price and quantity of herrings for a shilling.
Cuttoura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are marketed as nearly infallible for skin and scalp afflictions and for cleansing and beautifying the complexion, hands, and hair. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. of Boston offers a free 32 page Cuticura Book on the skin and hair on request.
A playful classroom exchange shows a failing examiner and a nervous pupil. The student struggles with a whale bones pun and answers with stammered politeness.
Mrs Ida Finch of 217 B Malin St Newton reports severe back pain kidney turmoil and swelling followed by morphine treatment. After using Donn's Kidney Pills she improved significantly and credits the remedy with saving her life. Includes other product mentions and philosophical notes typical of ad packed column prose.
In a humorous exchange, Algy questions if married life is pricier than bachelorhood. The response notes it may be costlier than a rigidly simple life, yet cheaper than courtship, underscoring comic reflections on marriage and money.
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