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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
8
The text describes intestinal villi drawing nutrients as food passes. If transit is slow, decay occurs and toxins form Gas that harms digestion. Properly timed movement of food ensures nourishment rather than poison.
The article contrasts castor oil laxatives with gentler cathartics and praises Cascarets for bowel health. It argues castor oil weakens bowels, while proper stimulation strengthens muscles for natural digestion, and includes curious digressions on otters and New York police habits.
A Western frontier anecdote recounts a locomotive engineer finding a suddenly appeared town on the prairie as his train neared. Passengers rush to greet the new community while the crew jokes about pricing and signaling towns aging up after the train passes.
In a garbled item from the Kanans City Times a reader misreads a home paper note as a marriage update. The reply clarifies the error, suggesting the line was a misprint or misunderstanding rather than a new nuptial report.
A historical note discusses avoiding experimental drugs and endorsing Nature's mild laxative for constipation and related illnesses. It mentions a brand named "Slugla Bidder" offering higher quality and price, with implied better dealer margins and consumer value, and references products from factories in Pearly and Winslowee.
The report surveys multiple unions from coast to coast pushing wage gains and an eight hour day. It notes carpenters in St Augustine, painters in San Francisco, clerks in West and Boston, and machinists in New York vote for shorter shifts, with wages rising in several sectors and disputes/arbitration ongoing. A broad trend shows unions seeking better pay while forming alliances with employers and political bodies.
A parent recounts years of attempts with several doctors and hospitals for their baby's eczema before a friend recommended Cuticura. After a few days of using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment the baby improved and has thrived on the products, costing about 1.25 in total.
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