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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
8
Offer combines sales pitches for household products and remedies with vague references to Canton Chemical Co Canton and assorted items like soap carbon remover cement and fire extinguisher. Multiple fragmented phrases hint at a fundraising or benefit listing aimed at supporting children.
An old remedy, Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound, darkens gray hair naturally. A downtown druggist notes its popularity as a simple, inexpensive mix that smooths hair to a glossy, natural color after repeated use.
Constable Sam Tl from Petuula confronts the mayoral quarrel over fire safety as a blaze nears. Sposa warns of a near holocaust if responders delay, while Chief Haller laments a washed red shirt delaying action.
A historical excerpt contrasts a husband and wife, with Benham stating a man is a beast of burden and Mrs Benham replying that it is his burden that makes him so. The text suggests a harsh view of gender roles and money in marriage, noting the male expectation of provision.
Fragmented world dispatches report deaths in London from pneumonia, rocketry and naval losses near New York. Reports say Nasrallah won and seized throne, while parliamentary votes pass military bills amid socialist opposition. Transports Wilhelmina, Ulan, Caserta arrive in New York with thousands of veterans. Archangel and Murman fronts see bolshevik casualties and German espionage amid dynastic, ministerial and draft‑evasion stories. A royal wedding unfolds as Princess Patricia of Connaught marries Commander Alexander Ramsay at Westminster Abbey.
Raw market quotes show flour and grain prices per barrel and per cwt, hay costs by grade, beef cattle ranges from choice to plain, hog prices across weight classes, and lamb figures. Listings include carloads and regional pricing, with notes on dockage and standard varieties.
An old advertisement warns of kidney and urinary troubles and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure claiming instant relief and a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes prevention, long history, and purity of the original Haarlem Oil with dosing guidance.
A fragment from Stray Stories features a line about a professor’s statistics being called stupid and a child’s remark that there are 400000000000 people in the world and that she is the prettiest girl in the lot.
Advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a trusted remedy used 51 years across the United States for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It claims to ease coughing aid expectoration and let nature heal, noting American manufacture and long sales history.
A playful exchange reveals Betty’s hair is naturally curly while Dotty’s curls are already set. The neighbor asks if Betty’s mother uses curlers. Dotty explains her hair is already tamed and curled without help.
A fragmented column mocks self reliance and gossip culture with lines about flag making, hard luck, and a wary traveler. The piece hints that those who refuse to help themselves fail, while outside aid remains scarce. It also skewers rail talk and secret keeping among friends and enemies.
The advertisement promotes Gary Trucks with rising demand and expanding factory capacity. It urges investors to provide additional capital to accelerate production, promising increased profits for stockholders despite stating they will not need it later.
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