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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
6
Roswell Pettit recounts days of intense bombardment and retreat near a village as German forces push in. He details nights under shelling, evacuation, nearby batteries, tank action, and the coiling threat of being surrounded, ending with orders to report to Paris and a note about family safety fears.
The excerpt describes a coat covered with 3800 buffalo teeth valued at $10,000, made by an Indian in Manitoba. Weighing about 28 pounds, it features two rows of elk teeth along the front and is worn by a prominent member of the elk order at conventions.
Washington wires report a jury in Detroit is due to hear charges tied to a contrived conspiracy involving liquor crimes and corrupt agents. Federal Attorney Habertyhoaf of Kane County, Missouri, recommends 48 imprisonment for farmer Pred Bidany over 50,000 faulty shells. Bohemian and Italian fronts are cited with mixed troop movements and a pending retraining order by Judge Hod in New York.
New York May 2 Germany s chief agent left in this country by Count von Bernstorff is now in prison Lieutenant Commander Carl von Rodliger was arrested Wednesday with $15,000 bail set for May 8 hearing. He is accused of starting a military expedition against Britain and as the primer of the Kalner something in the country. He is an officer in the German imperial navy.
Two soldiers were killed and 18 injured when a balloon exploded in a hangar near Fort Omaha in Florence, Neb. All victims were from the Thirteenth Company and were in the airship during the incident. The balloon and burner were destroyed by the resulting fire.
Chicago markets report varied openings with oats and corn showing mixed values. Flour and butter prices listed from federal standards, while cattle, hogs, and sheep prices indicate broad ranges for good to choice offerings. regional quotes include timothy, clover and hay prices and lambs notes amid uncertain weather.
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a standard household remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims benefits for backache nervousness fatigue and urinary problems and urges continued use for lasting vitality. The copy warns against delays and counterfeit substitutes while promising refunds if not as represented.
The text reflects a collective awareness of tears and a note of secret resolutions. It captures a moment of introspection and quiet resolve.
A fragmentary note hints at choosing practical weather informed actions over risky schemes. It suggests prudence in planning and cautions against speculative or flashy methods that neglect real conditions.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a herbal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims the formula strengthens kidneys, relieves back pain and urinary issues, and offers a sample by sending ten cents for postage. It urges readers to mention the paper when requesting the sample.
Fragmentary line suggests a rural or moral vignette urging self effort and personal responsibility without clear context or named figures. The wording hints at a proverb form from an old newspaper page fragment.
Promotes Cuticura for soothing rashes and itching with hot water bath and gentle applications. Offers free samples via Cuticura Dept X Boston. Ad claims druggists and mail order availability with prices 25 cents for soap and 25 or 60 cents for ointment. Also mentions sleeping on a corded bedstead for a waste impression.
A vintage advertisement promises a $100 reward for a cure and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. It claims the product acts through the blood to restore health, urging readers to try it despite unclear language and questionable medical claims. Public caution advised due to sensational tone.
A man described as seeking the tona of children to dodge call to service borrows money amid growing trouble and scrutiny. The report notes confusion around his motives and connections to local affairs, with officials cautioning residents about deceptive solicitations.
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