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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1921
Page
6
A Montreal metal firm reportedly discovered a magnesium alloy said to weigh two thirds as much as aluminum and be stronger than steel. It is claimed suitable for pistons and connecting rods in engines, offering lightness and strength for high performance.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for nasal catarrh and repeated colds, claiming it cleanses the blood and strengthens the system. It notes availability through druggists and lists F J Cheney Co. A separate item quotes Arbuthnot Browne discussing masterful wives and universal suffrage, suggesting husbands will face more dictation in the future.
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature in its final stretch with six weeks ahead and key bills still unsettled. No major appropriations approved yet as education funding and new construction face cuts, adjournment expected around April 20. A rural cooperative bank bill by Senator Brookhart could meet opposition. new state banking superintendent appointment and nominating former Senator Wal- lane Arney are linked items.
The article outlines looming action on the soldier bonus bill likely to pass within two weeks and discusses legislative plans in Iowa. It notes proposed senatorial and house seat changes, funding shifts for physical training, delays on code revision, and possible state printing and policing bill outcomes. It covers boxing regulation, loan company policing, road and salary bills, and blue sky laws absence, plus suppression and licensing measures for cigarettes and patent medicines.
A consolidated district of Glide Den awards a 190600 contract for a new school. Aviator Rowland Smith suffered a broken leg in an auto accident. Hancock butcher M W Martin reports 600 pound hog yielding 60 pounds of lard. Henry Hopking named manager of the southern division of a nine state American Red Cross. Clyde Poffenberger acquitted in Burlington mall car case. A bill threatens first degree murder with death as only punishment if passed. Yeggmen blast a Sioux City Standard Oil safe but flee after loud explosion. Grand Taxi office robbed of two nights receipts. drivers forced to help escape. W A Lindaman sale of 53 Duroc Jerseys brings 6576. Five mail pouches found near Council Bluffs contain newspapers and junk. Glen McCombs faces charges of illegal transport of intoxicants after a car crash near Fairfield. State warns strict transfer recording and dash transfers to curb auto theft. Leo Smith critically injured in Iowa City auto accident. John Morrell strike in Ottumwa halts plant. 1000 workers affected. Judge Clark seeks pay raise for Superior Court judges. Richard Bauman stands trial in Polk County on a 1919 statutory charge. Olive Saffel of Murray is the plaintiff.
Mrs Aurore Barrette of 143 Second Street Manchester NH, a respected resident, reports dramatic relief from back pain fatigue and nervousness after two bottles of Tanlac. She says daily pains disappeared improved energy restored her sleep and she plans to continue Tanlac until fully gone. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
Excerpted chatter contrasts Maud’s meddling with flirtatious lines about engagement. Garfield Tea promotes health as nostalgia surfaces. A colloquial jab about money and perception follows, recalling a past era’s humor and social banter from the Boston Transcript.
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