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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1913

Page

6

New Chief Executive Save Change of Government Means the Nation

President Wilson declares a mandate to use the Democratic party for a large public purpose and outlines restoration aims. He urges honest, forward looking men to aid in reform, focusing on justice, health, and fair laws. He vows to restore rather than destroy, seeking guidance and counsel.

Democratic Party Washington Wilson House of Representatives Senate Lfe

Antitrust Quits Filed Against Coates Interests Groups

Two anti trust suits were filed in New York and Trenton accusing Coates interests of Britain and allied firms of restraining interstate and foreign thread trade and suppressing coal tar competition. The cases seek dissolution or receivership to restore competition and curb alleged unfair methods.

Coates America Washington United States District Court New York City Trenton N. J Thread Trust Barrett Manufacturing Company West Virginia American Goal Products Company Coates Intereste Great Britain United States American Thread Company J. & T Coates, Limited New York Barrett

Confederate flag designer Ranolph Smith dies in Raleigh

Raleigh North Carolina March 4 Capt Ranolph Smith designer of the Confederate flag died suddenly at his home. He was in his eightieth year.

Raleigh N. C Ranolph Smith Captain Smith

Taft Leaves Capitol on Busy Last Day

Ex President Taft and most of his cabinet left Washington for retirement. Taft planned a long farewell in the capital with three receptions and dozens of handshakes, telegrams, and honors. He will depart for Agnato, Georgia, then Yale in New Haven to assume law professorship duties.

White House Washington Taft Augnata New Haven Conn Kent Yale University Washington Diplomatic Corps Justicas Supreme Court Mra. Wilson

Third Arbiter Chosen in Eastern Railroads Pay Dispute

Washington March 4 Judge William Chambers of this city former chief justice of the international court at Samoa and a member of the Spanish treaty claims commission was chosen as the third arbiter in the wage dispute between the eastern railroads and their workers. The other arbiters are W W Atterbury and Albert Phillips. Judge Chambers is a native of Alabama.

Washington William Chambers International Court At Samoa Spanish Treaty Claims Commission W. W. Atterbury Albert Phillips Judgehambers Alabama

Loeb Resigns as New York Port Collector

William Loeb Jr resigns as collector of the port of New York effective March 15. He will immediately take on duties as vice president and managing director of the large corporation controlled by the Guggenheims.

Port of New York Guggenheim Companies New York William Loeb, Jr Washington Loeb Quggenhelims

Spring Clipping of Horses

The modern practice among progressive horse owners is to clip all horses in spring. Clipped horses dry off rapidly, resist cold better, and work sooner after shedding their winter coats. The advent of closed gear clipping machines makes full body clipping in about half an hour feasible. Dairy farmers now clip cows periodically to keep udders clean before milking.

Tit for Tat and the Animal Education Debate

A humorous exchange shows Mr and Mrs Bacon debating whether animal education arises from imitation or instinct. Mrs Bacon notes hens and dogs react more around him, hinting at observed behavior. A separate ad fragment promotes cigars and a playful quip about dog fleas on a dog.

Mr. Bacon Mrs. Bacon

Queen Elizabeth Married to Her Realm Joke

A teacher in a southern colored school asks about Elizabeth's marriage. Thomas reads aloud that Elizabeth was married to her realm, claiming the book says she married. The class finds humor in the misread line and the student’s certainty.

South Queen Elizabeth Thomas Elizabeth

Postum Case Spurs Reliable Bookkeeper Ad

A Western city chief bookkeeper credits Postum with banishing stomach trouble and reducing nervousness from long work hours. He and his wife switched from tea and coffee to Postum two years ago after a pneumonia-caused stomach issue. The grocer suggested the change, and they have remained loyal, praising improved health and focus. The ad notes Postum as a food beverage and references The Road to Wellville.

Postum Tam Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Ady

Western Canada’s Phenomenal Development

Western Canada has seen rapid growth across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with vast lands and low cultivation. Immigration rose sharply from the United States and other nations as farmers moved to homestead 160 acre plots at low cost, backed by capital and industry, suggesting continued expansion despite limited current cultivation. An advertisement warns of untapped mineral and forest wealth alongside this farming boom.

Alty Canada Winnipeg Chicago Canadian Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta United States Thare Brown

Polite Greeting Saves Cow on Crossroad

A Virginian farmer’s stubborn cow turns at a crossroad as a lone Black man in the road raises a hand to deter her. The cow stays course and the man responds with calm instruction and a courteous greeting.

Kidney Trouble Healed After Two Boxes of Pills

Mr. H. M. Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana suffered kidney and bladder inflammation for 25 years. After failing to improve with doctors he tried Dodd’s Kidney Pills, took two boxes, and recovered. He endorses the remedy and urges others to write for free household hints and recipes.

H. M. Fleenor Otter, Bein, Ind R.M. Fisener Bodd Mr. Pleenor Dodd’s Kidney Pills Dodd's Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y

How 4t Vtero’s Roast Returns on the Menu Today

The restaurant notes a menu revision as the kitchen brings back 4t Vtero’s roast today after yesterday’s canary incident. The quirky line hints at a return to a popular dish with a playful tone while acknowledging a previous mishap.

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Ives Enarles Opla Woodrow Wilson Parle Thread Combine and Coal Tar’ Corporation Capitol WII William Loeb Lewis
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