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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
6
Readable fragments show a cabinet officer retirement rumor conversation, stray product ad for Allen's Foot Ease, and quirky spellings discussions. The piece mixes quotes, humor, and promotional blurbs with scattered names and oddities.
Business conditions indicate brisk distributive trade and building demand as winter storms delay spring openings. Timber and drying goods sustain high prices while robing markets slow. Wholesale trade remains robust with large shipments and rising employment forecasts. Foreign demand edges up and railway earnings hit records for February to mid March.
A reader reports months of back pain dizziness and thirst relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter states strength and weight gain of 24 pounds following treatment and credits Doan's with restoring health. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY Chicago IL March 26.
Commodity price listings show Chicago Onstle and Indianapolis markets with hogs primed heavy at 4.00 to 0.50, sheep 2.50 to 5.00, wheat No 2 around 86 to 89 cents, corn No 2 40 to 44 cents, oats 30 to 32, rye 68 to 68. Market notes include St. Louis Detroit Milwaukee and Buffalo price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and grains across dates and varieties.
W. T. Hanson Company manufacturers of Dr Wilts Titk Pills sue Collier's Weekly in Schenectady for 100000 damages over alleged false statements attacking the company and its preparations. The suit follows Collier's claims about patent medicines and references to Dr Pierce of Ruslo and the Ladies' Home Journal case in which the doctor was awarded heavy damages.
The fragment describes rural figures and towns near Marion and Jefferson, noting fishing and social visits. References include Old Marlow and a village atmosphere with sailings and neighbors. The text hints at historic local leaders and recurring gatherings in a maritime setting.
An advertisement proclaims Allcock's original genuine porous plasters as the true article, dismissing imitations. It also notes the Oryetil Palaces can accommodate 100,000 people, claimed to be the largest capacity of any building in the world.
An excerpt cites a Washington Star quote criticizing overconsumption. A “Honith expert” laments excess while a gourmet counters the necessity of larger quantities to maintain nourishment averages. The fragment hints at diet critique and feeding norms.
A transcript fragment shows a senator shifted stance on government ownership. He previously opposed it but now favors government owning and operating the maple groves and associated facilities.
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