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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1905

Page

6

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Patient

A Brooklyn woman testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured two years of dyspepsia and nervous weakness after other remedies failed. She credits rapid recovery to the tonic and uterine supporting effects, noting five weeks to a full return to health and daily duties. This endorsement claims widespread, unquestioned cures of female troubles.

Elau Tate Lydia E. Pinklan Eurea Pinkham

Wheat Yields and Summer-Fallow Practices Share Notes

Alfred Wilson reports on two Canadian government forms detailing wheat yields, costs, and farming methods. He notes quarter-section and stumpie field results, summer-fallow impacts, ploughing timing, and threshing costs. Wilson states total wheat on his farms reached 19,500 bushels with additional barley and oats, offering figures for per-acre yields and net profit.

Midian Hont Alyred Wilson

Protests Against Georgia Passenger Rate Cut

Georgia railroad worker unions and related trades societies protested J Pope Brown's proposal to cut passenger rates from three to two cents per mile. They warned the move would hurt state prosperity, reduce railroad employment and wages, and harm service by limiting trains. The Travelers’ Protective Association joined concerns that lower rates would worsen service.

Atmatta Gale J. Pope Brown Georgia Railroad Commission Georgia Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Travelers’ Protective Association

A VOICE FROM THE PULPIT Rev Jacob van Doren Kidney Relief

Reverend Jacob D. Van Doren of Woodville Wisconsin declares a kidney disorder impaired him for days and reports relief from Donn’s Kidney Pills. He endorses the tonic and its price of 50 cents as sold by Booster-Moorm Co. Buffalo N Y.

Jacob, D.van Doren Sixth Street Wood Wis Presbyterian Tagke Dean Donn Boster-Moburn Co Buffalo

Itching Scalp Humor Ends With Cuticure Cure

A reader from 300 Grand St Jersey City N J describes relief from an itchy scalp after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He claims one box and one cake cured him and his hair is growing again. He promises to never be without the products. Signed Adam Smith.

Adam, Smith Grand ‘St Jersey City N. J

Death of 2FREASON Drifter Felterson

An obituary notes the death of 2FREASON Felterson in New York after a four week illness. It mentions his wife Clavies B and son Bingham, and records his long career with Grover Cluveland and at Hobe Rouind, noting illness and decline before passing.

Weph ‘Felterson Beety Clavies Bingham Ita Falthedt Averett New York Elférean Grover Cluveland Hobe ‘Rouind Palm Reach

Consoling Exchange Over Rejected Suitor

Stella consoles Mildred who laments rejecting Tom Green last night. Mildred admits she has turned him down three times in six weeks, revealing ongoing romantic tensions between the two women and the rejected suitor.

Stella Mildred Tom Green Ike

Watch for Indigestion Symptom and Liver Trouble

Early warning advice urges watching for the first sign of indigestion or liver trouble and to prevent progression by using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims chronic dyspepsia weakens the system and promises quick, pleasant, and sure cure. Sold by druggists at 60c and 1.00 with money back if it fails.

Cakdwell

Entertaining Nonsense and Patent Medicine Ads Run Amok

A jumble of odd dialogue and dubious medical claims fills the page. The scene features a series of comic exchanges about catching tiles and business rivals, mixed with scattered patent medicine pitches for Hall’s, Drala Rall, and Allen’s Foot-Kase. The ads push tonics, cures, and sample offers, trailing off with address snippets and prices.

Merely to Oblige and Odd Colloquy Fragments

A fragmented newspaper snippet presents chatter about a trap set by a husband for his wife and light social exchanges. Mentions of a "Single Binder" tobacco, Lewie Factory in Peoria, and various named individuals appear amidst garbled lines. The text reads like a collage of unrelated notices and dialog.

Smithkins Browning Smithkine Lewie Factory Peoria Nols

Remembering Joseph Jefferson The Dean of the American Stage

The article reflects on Joseph Jefferson's career and character after his decline and death. It notes his supremacy on the American stage, rivalries with Booth, and the wide regard as chief actor. It lists his famed roles including Rip Van Winkle Bob Acres Caleb Plummer and Mr Golightly and mentions his private life and family ties.

Jefferson Joseph Jefferson Booth Rip Vat Winkle Bob Acres Caleb Plummer Mr. Golightly Roosevelt White House

Naval Fight Reported Near Kamranh Bay Amid Baltic Fleet Rumors

Disjointed dispatches from Saigon recount heavy cannonading near Kamranh Bay twelve hours after Admiral Rozestvensky’s fleet allegedly obeyed orders. Reports say the Russian squadron clashed with Japanese forces while fast cruisers patrolled the area. French and German ships reportedly departed Saigon, with ships chartered for transport. Tokyo and Paris agencies describe neutrality enforcement and diplomatic exchanges as tensions rise. All Around the Globe notes an $8 million steel mill equipment contract for China and Japan, the death of CYothiana (Cyotha?) lawyer Samuel R Boyd, and the Fel Wenthal (Fel Wenthal) initiation death of Ebenezer Kunyan and the shooting incident involving Charles Filler.

Kamranh Bay Dlepatches Saigon Gochin-China Rojestvensky Pea Kamrand Bey Bere Tokio Indo-China Drance Wrjynch Cleveland China Japan Samuel R. Boyd Ebenezer Kunyan Felwenthal Ark Knighte Pythiaa Charles Filler

Perona Promoted As Cure In Medical Letter

John W. Gebar of Providence Rhode Island a noted swimmer in America and England writes praising Perona as a tonic. He claims the system is renovated regulated and restored from catarrh and shares his opinion based on its use.

Perona John W. Gebar Providence R. I America England

Peruna credited by athlete in Ohio letter

In Columabus Ohio John W Glenister writes that after trying several tonics and receiving no benefit he found Peruna spring use greatly improves his health. He advises fellow athletes preparing for training to try a bottle as it helps the system. The letter is sent from New York to The Peruna Medicine Company.

New York Peruna Medicine Company Columabus Ohio Ag Lee Peruna John W. Glenister Reme Mer

Athletes Seize Spring Tone From Peruna Aid

In spring, athletes emphasize bodily trim digestion and sleep, seeking a reliable tonic. Peruna is praised for lifting mood and keeping athletes in top condition, avoiding the weathered slump that comes with seasonal change.

Perona

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