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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
8
J P Breabl of Portland Oregon testifies Tanlac ended his stomach woes. He gained eighteen pounds, no longer needs laxatives, and now eats, sleeps, and works well. Tanlac advertised as a foundation for health with over five million bottles sold.
The Lincoln highway runs from New York to San Francisco, about 8 284 miles, planned straight through with minimal curves and concrete where possible. It is billed as the longest road in the world and will shorten with improvements, advertisements note the new song book by Steger & Sons Piano Co., plus assorted consumer notices and beauty ads.
Judge reports a quarrel over Sambo's engagement, noting Mrs Jackson-Say and Mrs Johnsing debate whether Celestine received a ring fob. Mia Johnson denies, while Jackson claims a betrothal document was given, signaling an engagement.
An advertisement touts a burn pain remedy named Gale's Oschotinalvendibkty and Heala Burning, claiming instant pain relief without scars. It directs readers to consult a druggist or mail order to The J. W. Cole Co. in Prockford for purchase.
A new process in Australia claims to produce fleeces not suited for spinning into imitation fur with advantages over animal furs. The report notes skepticism about grand plans and hints polygamy as a cultural aside, mentioning a dozen wives.
Edward W. Pickard surveys party unity over American world court membership and Harding’s stance, La Follette’s counterattack, Lausanne talks on Turkish and French concessions, Italy’s Mussolini reforms, Curzon and Ruhr notes, York wedding, and California anti Japanese land laws in a compact, era-appropriate digest.
One student died and another was believed dying after a Sheridan Road crash at Wilmette during a Climaxen Claus scrimmage at the big university in Evanston. Several others, including a woman, were injured when a speeding car struck a running board and sent glass flying. James Leahy, a Northwestern student, was held by police. Louis Aubere of Chicago was killed. Ralph Williams of Harlan, Kentucky, was dying at Evanston Hospital. Mrs Winslow and three women companions were returning from a theater party in Chicago when the wreck occurred.
Marion Illinois April 27 State's Attorney Delos Duty and County Treasurer Melvin Thaxton testified to a legislative committee probing the Herrin massacre. Duty swore that Col Sam Hunter told Adjutant Black troops would not be needed as a truce was arranged at the Lester mine and all was quiet the night before.
President Harding plans a vigorous crackdown on dry law enforcement. He has criticized past efforts and, with trusted advisers, aims to uncover causes of ineffectiveness and implement stronger action to uphold the prohibition.
Langing Mich April 27 In urging passage of the Wayes water power bill Senator Andrew B Ginspie says Henry Ford intends to build a factory on every available water power site in Michigan and provide winter employment at wages to men from the farms
Lausanne April 27 Italy and Great Britain support France in a stand against American monopoly. The Italian delegation spokesman issued a carefully worded statement noting the policy.
Benjamin M. Anderson Sr a Chase National Bank economist spoke at the Empire Club of Canada in Toronto urging U S intervention to aid Germany as the British and American stance in the war shifted. He outlined economic and political reasons for backing relief efforts and cautioned against withdrawal from global turmoil.
A San Antonio dancer, A. Watson, broke the world nonstop dance record by dancing 112 hours straight after leaving a local dance hall.
Washington reports A. D. Lasker, chairman of the Shipping Board, has submitted his resignation to the President, effective July 5. An authority cited said the move was reliable news from Washington.
A Detroit News item notes a small boy appealing to a sympathetic neighbor as his father suddenly hoards money, refusing to buy ice cream and soda water. The boy debates the change, insisting the parent is saving to “buy a baby,” while the neighbor asks “Saying, eh?”
Mrs Arthur Shurtleff of Boston aims to become the first native American woman to ring a full peal in England. On a recent visit she impressed veteran bellringers with flawless control of the bell ropes.
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