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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
3
A vintage column shares practical candy making and kitchen tips for the season. Recipes include Divinity and Raisin Fudge, Molasses Chips, Velvet Molasses Candy, Butterscotch, Pinoche, Peanut Candy, Coconut Caramel, and Tomato Cups. The piece emphasizes lively family activity and communal candy pulls with neighbors.
H DeLong of 814 South Twelfth Street Philadelphia owns a valuable collection of old U S coins and paper currency. The 61 year old collector values the gold framed set at about 1000 dollars with redeemable value around 62 dollars in a bank. Notable pieces include an undated brass cent with Washington bust and Success to the United States inscription plus 21 cent 0 cent 1 and 3 dollar gold pieces and shinplasters in 5 10 15 2h and 50 cent denominations and half cent coppers dating to 1787.
Mrs Charles Gunsell of 1839 St John St Flint testifies to the benefits of Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription during pregnancy. She claims it kept her eight children thriving and enabled her to perform all duties. A free trial offer invites readers to request a package of Tableta from Dr. Pierce Buffalo NY.
A historical note describes Bantu as a large African language and ethnic family. It lists subdivisions and examples such as Kafirs, Damara, Bechuanas, Swahilis, with Bantu prefixes Aba- Ama- Ba- Ma- Wa- and the plural Aba-ntu form, noting eight person.
The Boston Transcript notes a witty aside about a young lawyer fiance writing letters. It mentions he pays attention to her beauty and repeatedly refers to her eyes in a legally phrased banter.
A letter from Mrs Frank Selleyes of Vinton Iowa recounts recovery from weakness after quitting school and a lengthy illness. She credits Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for aiding pregnancy and motherhood across generations, noting long term use and strong endorsements.
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