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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1902

Page

4

Life of T DeWitt Talbinge by his son editor notice

An advertisement-like notice for a biography of T DeWitt Talbinge written by his son Rev Fran De Whit Palmadyco and editors of Christian Macald. It mentions a large profit for agents and references a publishing outfit at 2898 ath St Philn Par Megdon.

T. DeWitt Talbinge Fran de Whit Palmadyco Ana Nesce Jatu Christian Macald Tilindwe Fur Agenta Olik & Go Ath St. Philn

From a Humble Start to Nome Defense Work

San Francisco Lawyer Col J T McLaughil rose from a lean early practice to defend in Nome secretly. He recalls drawing up a will for a miserly client who boasted of thirty thousand dollars and split it among his old woman three children and several nieces and nephews, with the rest to earn by later work.

J. T. McLaughils Clie San Francisco

Doctors in Madagascar Expand Medical Service Under Governor General

French overseers in Madagascar extend health work after establishing a medical school and hospital in Antananarivo. Fifteen native physicians have qualified, with plans to consolidate all medical branches under one service and open hospitals in major towns. Native trainees will move between villages to dispense medicine and treat the ill, focusing on child care as infant mortality rises. Pamphlets in Malagasy promote hygiene. The governor hopes health gains will double Madagascar’s population from 2,600,000 within a century.

Dalands Madagascar Wee Antananativo New York Son

Tragedy of a Locomotive and the Night of 999

A New York Sun reprint recalls locomotive 999 once famed for record speeds at the World’s Fair and Believed to be a star of the Empire State Express. Now retired to a milk train duty, the once celebrated engine is described as overtrained and at rest, evoking a wistful contrast between speed glory and peaceful decline.

New York Central Chicago Hinpire State Express 999 Orange County New York Sun

Wond Eating Mules and a Wagons Demise

Charlotte Daily Observer reports a grocer Sam Harris losing a mule and most of a poplar wagon after the animal reportedly began eating the wagon frame. An eyewitness, Squire Matwell, recalls mules eating wood when forage is scarce, citing Civil War memories of mules chewing wagon spokes and chestnut rails until death.

A. Harris Charlotte Cam King Squire Matwell Observer Sam Harris King Sam Staunton Harris Charlotte Daily Observer

Arab Harem Arrives in Mexican City Under Police Scrutiny

A Mexican girl accuses an Arab leader identified as Isham of abducting her into a harem on Callejon de la Rosa. She says she was forced to wear Arab dress and endure marriage rites and beatings before escaping and seeking police protection as the suspect’s men allegedly plotted to lure others.

Mexico Oy Saya Isham Callejon de la Rosa Feledad Gonzales Aslanner

No solicitors used for subscriptions and receipts offered

The office informs subscribers that no solicitors or agents are employed. To pay a subscription, contact the Boxo office directly to receive a receipt showing data when Haney.

Prominent meetings and low-rate excursions listed across regions

The notice outlines numerous upcoming meetings and conventions in Denver and other cities with very low excursion rates via Bl Q.6 Rak N. Ry. Highlights include the Tri Episcopal Convention, International Sunday School, Ancient Order of Hibernians, National Fraternal Congress, and many others through summer and fall. Additionally O. H. Talmadge announces a forthcoming Wait Map edition for Cedar Rapids area readers at reduced prices, detailing county townships, owners, and land parcels.

Nations Hayles Mt. Vernon Cornell College Omaha Neb Christian Church Portland Ore Travelers’ Protective Association of America Supreme ‘Lodge Ancient Order East Lake City Utah Grand Lodge Benevolant Protective Order of Elks San Francisco Gal Imperial Council The United Presbyterian Church O. H. Talmadge Weat Union Gazette Talstondge Platence Adam Talmadge

Attractive Women and Health in Beauty Claims

An advertisement extols beauty as the outward sign of inner purity and health. It asserts attractive appearance comes from strong organs and pure blood, promoting Wine of Cardui as a tonic to improve health and beauty within a month.

Jon Cardus

Sawing and Quraming Services at Elgin Mill

Elgin mill operates an eight-machine setup for quimming circle and progs out aaws. Offers to manufacture a gun as good as new and to saw legs into lumber at low prices. Complete sawmill on site and promises guaranteed satisfaction.

Rock Island El Paso Short Line Opens for Business

The Rock Island El Paso Short Line begins daily service linking BOR & N Ry routes with through cars via Columbus Junction to Great Rock Island trains. It promises the fastest winter route with no high altitudes or snow interruptions, improving California travel times. Jno G Farmer announces.

Rock Island el Paso Cala BOR & N Ry Great Rock Island California Esnow Jno G Farmer Gp&ta BO R& N Cedar Rapids

Prospectiva Inventors and Rail Comfort for New Towns

Prospectiva Inventors advise surveying land near the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern before purchase. Agents advertise round trip tickets at low rates on the first and third Tuesdays of March and April to numerous territories across the United States and Canada. Full rate, time, and train information available from any company representative in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Washington Faeia United States Columbia Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kanzan Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michiau Minnesota Missouri Misalesippi Ontana New Mexico Nebraska North Dakota North Calfornia Tendeage Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Michigan Ratea Trama Str Ino G. Farmer Agp Sors Way Cedar Rapids

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