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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

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Nation of Gullible Spendthrifts Lecture Sparks Outcry

The discourse centers on rising living costs and consumer excess as Natlas and Erie figures quote dairy and grain gains over decades. Edwin Meredith argues that production up does not justify higher prices, urging public action and education to curb spendthrift behavior.

Uni- Ys Department of Agricullture Eewin T. Merédith Tlon Meredith Chicagd Association of Commierce Ibaa Maricele

Fin ds Czarists Rule Reds in Soviet Russia

Amsterdam reports a correspondent describes roughly 80 percent of the Red Army as neutral, noting that many of those drawn from the old upper class and trained military men show inclination toward conservatism. the note details a wide tour through Soviet Russia and the tendency of loyalty to be mixed among troops.

Amsterdam Russia Aft

Railroad Bill Passes Both House and Senate

The railroad bill cleared the house and senate after a lengthy debate. The conference report was adopted by a vote of 250 to 160 with one present in the house, while the senate approved the conference report by 47 to 17. Critics targeted the 6 percent guaranty and anti strike provisions, with Samuel Gompers and the AF of L facing broad criticism.

Washington House Ater Barkley Kentucky Congress Senate Democrata Pravi Sle Samuel Gompers American Federation

Marshall's Son Dead in Washington Adoptee’s Tragic Illness

Vice President and Mrs Morrison Marshall mourn the death of their adopted three year old son, Ternatius Morrison, from a blood acid excess after a several day illness. Born November 1918, the child’s demise highlights hardship amid Washington’s busy streets.

Washington Peb Morrison Marshall Marabell Ternatius Morrison Ais Parente Iknatius Marghajlan Morrison

Wilson Signs Oil Land Leasing Bill Opens West Lands

President Wilson signed the oil land leasing bill opening vast western acres for development. Geological survey estimates place more than 6.7 million acres opened to prospecting, with coal lands under government withdrawal totaling about 89 million acres and additional 80.9 million acres to be classified.

Washington Wilson Teagg' Winder Ithdrawal

Mexicans Honor U S Army Aviator Funeral Held

Mexican aviators in Eagle Pass gathered for Horace Gorey of Chicago an American army aviator killed in a fall near Eagle Pass offerings were made to honor him in a solemn funeral procession with stationed forces present on February 20.

Eagle Pase Tex Lint Horace Gorey Chicago

Reopening Trade With Russia Announced in Commons

London February 24 officials announced in the house of commons that all facilities have been afforded for bona fide trading with the Russian people. The move signals a thaw in commercial relations and potential resumption of exchanges and imports.

Gage London Tha House of Commons

Strike Paralyzes Argentine Trade in Buenos Aires

Feb 24 report from Buenos Aires states a ship crew strike halted progress since last Saturday at the Mihácovich Steamship Company yard. Limited readable details describe stoppage actions and their impact on local trade.

Buenols

Colby Named Secretary of State in Surprise Cabinet Move

President Wilson announced Colby as the new secretary of state after a long White House discussion. The pick, previously a member of the Shipping Board and vice president of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, surprised Washington as the Senate looms. Colby, a lawyer born in St Louis in 180 who studied at Williams College and Columbia Law, has long been active in Republican and Progressive circles and served in various national trade and policy roles.

Washington Boinibeldys Bacobrathy Wilson Colby Frauke L. Polk Fontevie Outaide Hla Mrs -Célby White Housé Raymond T. Baker Senate Wheen Polk Baker Wan Shipping Board United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation Tl Marth New York Mark ‘Wwalt Amiire Hig Publiah Ing House Roosevelt Progressive Party Bne Calbse Paris Ear St. Louie Reed Missouri Senatore Borah Lodge League

Congress to Fund Repairs for Damaged Vessels

The Congress will appropriate funds to recondition 30 vessels affecting the abifiping hoard. Controversy over proposed sale and tie of the vessels leads to government repairs. The chairman indicated 875. p60.00 would be needed to refit the gospels in transport service.

Washington Fred Aftlig Entimited Tranapore

Illness Shocks U S Senator's Son in Los Angeles

Report from California dated 27 notes S. Ray New Jr., son of a United States senator from Indiana, is seriously ill with acute stomach trouble and lung issues. His mother and other relatives arrived from the North bearing the news. The family notes his serious condition as doctors monitor his health.

Los Angeles Cal Horey New, Jr United States New Indiana Bandhcientin Hia Freda Lesser Mira Lillie Burger

Bank Closure Report From Valparajeo Indy

An unclear blue snippet reports a bank closure in Valparajao Ind. on February 2 with partial names and dates damaged beyond full clarity. The readable elements mention a bank and a city scene, implying regulatory action or an incident noted in the local press.

Federal Reserve Board Signals Pause in Credit Expansion

The Washington ed 24 report outlines the Fed’s authority to guide reserve credit and note issuance to support commerce and industry. It recommends amending the Federal Reserve Act to set normal maximum credit for member banks and an elastic system to curb rapid deflation while avoiding inflationary backlash.

Washington Federal Reserve Reserve Bankng Sytem Jn Annan Ita Bom Ns Congress Federal- Regerve Board Ayn

thirteen socialists sent to jail in Cincinnati trial

In Cincinnati on February 27 United States Judge Peck sentenced thirteen socialists convicted of conspiracy to defeat the military draft. Thomas Haimmerschidt and Lotta Burke each received 15 months in federal prison at Atlanta. Joseph Golmaralgo got 16 months. Several others drew 12 months one day or fines, with some sentences in Hamilton County jail.

Cincinnatly United States Tromas Haimmerschidt Minger Cincinnati Lotta -Burke Atlanta Joxsph Goloralgo Orison Chares Thiemann Frank Ries Fred Chneider William Gruber Alexander Seldvana Walter Gregory Philip Rothenbush Arthur Tledke John Bahn

Bank Robbery Through Wall at Carthage First National Bank

Thieves tunneled into the vault of Carthage Missouri's First National Bank early morning, stealing about $10,000 and rifling private deposit boxes. They fled before blowing the safe, avoiding explosives. securities valued around $80,000 were taken in a similar January entry.

Carthage National Bank Barcoxte Liberty

Council idea for big mills in Neenah Wisconsin

About 60 percent of Kimberly Clark mill employees voted in favor of a mill council management plan to be implemented at the Modor sie plant. The vote signals worker support for participatory governance at the large paper mills in the area.

Kimberly.Clark Neenah, Wis Kmberly- Clark Mills Mill Council

Danderine Promises Hair Stops Falling Effect

Advertising blurb touts Danderine as stopping hair loss and boosting thickness. Claims include renewed vigor and brightness after a few applications, with product sold at drug or toilet counters. Mentions Catarrhs ointment and other products, with pricing around 25 cents.

Kidney Health Boost With Jud Salts Remedy

The ad promotes Jud Salts as a kidney aid for Americans overworked kidneys. It claims uric acid overload damages kidneys and causes back pain, cloudy urine, and other ailments. A tablespoon in water before breakfast is advised, noting the remedy cleanses the system and is inexpensive.

Salta Pétore

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Child Laxative

A vintage advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a tasty laxative for children. It emphasizes a fruity taste and a dosage for babies, urging parents to give it without fear and to name the product clearly on the package.

California

Local fragment hints at broadcast limits and culture

A garbled OCR fragment suggests discussion of American identity and cultural limits. It mentions conk and lite terms, hinting at media or social constraints but lacks clear nouns, dates, or events to identify a definite story.

Dr Pierce Remedies Backed By Satisfied Users

A fragment recalls testimonials praising Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for irregularities, sluggish liver, and headaches. Readers share health improvements, motherhood, and reduced doctor bills after treatment.

Rook Taland Daya Dr. Pierce Pelleta EU L Martin Seventh Ave Elgin Piarce Peck Ludlow Plice

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