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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
8
Advert sees swollen veins and ulcers as dangerous and urges sufferers to obtain Emerald Oil in two ounce bottles from pharmacists. Physicians back use in hospital practice, noting high concentration makes small amounts effective. Apply night and morning with a soft brush until swelling normalizes.
Jambe A Alten of Hochester claims a years long rheumatism cure by his uric acid theory and a tested prescription. He says his mixture rapidly dissolves pain and invites others to try it, while warning to keep away evil spirits. The text also notes skin washings in India and Persia and money exchange with Bantu in the Belgian Congo.
In Northwestern Nebraska a county faced tax strain during the 1920s. Residents formed a farm bureau led effort to audit books, reveal tax use, and cut costs. They mapped expenditures by district, boosted transparency, and reduced district taxes by 8 to 20 percent. They uncovered hidden property, increased reported values 12 to 20 percent, and saved about $30,000 on bridge contracts after a 1920 flood, prompting wary officials to pursue further accounting and reforms.
A Nebraska county report details negotiated reductions totaling 33 693.97 on bridge costs and 31 576.08 due to lower material prices. It notes previous savings over 30 000 with no fault found in bridges, stressing citizen responsibility in tax affairs and urging residents to audit expenditures for meaningful reductions.
A Oakland nurse Mrs J Clark with fifteen years of experience extols Tanlac, recounting her influenza illness, loss of appetite, and severe weakness. After eight bottles she reports renewed energy, appetite, sleep, and strength, claiming Tanlac is grand and urges readers to try it from reputable druggists.
Historical ad notes Castoria used for over eight decades to ease constipation flatulence wind colic and diarrhea in babies and children. Claims calming feverishness and aiding digestion and sleep without opiates, with the genuine product bearing a signature.
A traditional saying highlights mutual joy in generosity as both giver and recipient benefit. The verse emphasizes cheerful giving as a shared virtue, reflecting community spirit and goodwill.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a curative kidney, liver, and bladder remedy. It claims widespread testimonials, offers sample bottles by parcel post, and invites readers to mail ten cents with the paper to receive a sample. Large and medium bottles are sold in drug stores.
The Susan Allen, a Yankee Schooner under Captain Sturgis, nears mud flats on the Connecticut River. Mate Collins urges a turn about while the captain orders him to mind his station. In Washington winter dust particle counts rise, per the weather bureau.
Conversation hints at a bachelor friend seeking a partner for his joga and sorrows. Mrs Brown notes he has been slow about it, while Mr Brown clarifies he desires a silent partner.
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