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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
2
A brief chorus of questions ponders destinations from Norway to Australia. The list spans Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond, inviting readers to consider global movement and travel possibilities.
A collage of small ads and anecdotes from Elgin Iowa including hat displays at Knudtson Halversons Dry Goods, high market pricing for eggs and poultry, a testimonial for Kodal Dyspepsia cuts, dry cleaning and tailoring services by Fred Berg, charity remarks on beggars, and a humorous tale of a runaway horse ride with a critique of social conditions. Also mentions travel to Seattle, home seekers in South Dakota, recovery news from California, mumps in children, local weather effects, West Union theater seating issues, and crowded show experiences with seating mixups.
A jumble of social and professional visits is recorded from Elgin and nearby towns. Individuals named include Mrs. W. F. Finke, Dr. G. D. Darnall, Mrs. J. Dershaw, Miss Glenn Sehgeelia, and Dr. Hadgel, with travels to West Union, Oelwein, and Cedar Rapids for family visits, professional matters, and community events.
Pife Whritoh, father of L.Y. Bhriteh, hosts Met with bla aon Meg Tra Harrington, returned to Elwitt Vnst ridiy after a six month arisoner dating period during which she was wlipslog to Cadar Rapti and now assists Miss Eaniha Tlunalighgat who remains housed with her sister Mia Hen Stahl. Mia Brockhausen and this Froport, Is) family member arrived at Petur Nicklaus home to visit with favorite relatives as Brockhausens relocate from Dangling Town to Freeport Mia. Dr. Brocklanava enjoys a larger practice.
A historical account warns that the death cup mushroom contains phallin, a highly deadly toxin linked to rattlesnake venom and bacterial poisons. It notes 26 U.S. deaths annually from eating misidentified mushrooms, outlines symptoms from abdominal pain to cholera-like collapse, and stresses careful identification to prevent ingestion.
About a fortnight ago a bullfight was held at Boulogne despite government threats. The 10 pm show used electric light and drew several hundred excursionists from Hastings and Brighton. Six bulls died, three toreros claimed three bulls each, three horses were mauled, and a spectator was injured. The crowd swayed, about 3,000 left in panic, many foreigners voiced disgust as English escorts aided fainting women.
A garbled historical note discusses values of a gift to a father, the difference between feelings and failings, and urges reading the Bible. It mentions democracy, pedob bread and editorials, with unclear attributions and names. The text shows abstract reflections rather than a clear event or report.
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