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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

2

Elgin Echo Classified Advertisements Notice

The Elgin Echo offers ad space in the focal notice column with rates listed per insertion. Billing terms include monthly accounts and various prepaid options for different insertion lengths and durations.

To His Honor The Criminal Judge

A historical excerpt reflects on legal virtue and vice, noting the paradox of honoring one familiar with wrongdoing. It critiques a system where a judge must preside over crimes yet condemns wickedness, suggesting a grim view of justice and hellish necessity.

Hell

Public Debate on Questioned Policies After Campaign

The piece reflects on post election reflection urging people to think beyond party lines about issues like protective tariffs and the gold standard. It frames the public as an empaneled jury and emphasizes that key economic questions remain unresolved amid partisan divisions and upcoming decisions.

Cleveland McKinley

Open the mills Chicago Dispatch editorial on civic duty

The piece argues citizens must think independently, resist blind party loyalty, and unite national strength across capital and labor. It urges actions over talk, emphasizes hope amid four years of stable policy, and supports the Republican platform and McKinley’s ability to improve the economy while calling for responsible labor use and fair pay.

Bryan St. Louis Republican Party Chicago Dispatch

State health board tightens diphtheria quarantine rules

The Iowa state board of health and medical examiners in Des Moines issued stricter quarantine rules for diphtheria cases. Deaths now require fifteen days quarantine after death, and breadwinners may be restricted from entering sick rooms while taking precautions. When health and school boards disagree on a child's return to school, health officers’ decision stands. The ruling is approved by the attorney general.

State Board of Health and Medical Examiners Des Moines Gillege Cogea Mensels Board of Health

Low Fare Round Trip Tickets to Southern and Western States

Low rates are offered for round trip tickets on Nov 8 and 17, Dec 1 and 16 to many points in the South and West. Tickets good 21 days. Agents Callow, B C R and ON provide full information. Address J Moxor, G P and T A, Cular Rapids.

CG. R. GN Callow B.C. R Agenta J. Moxror G.P Cular Rapids, I

Rose Bonheur to pen autobiography for Ladies Home Journal

Recluse artist Rose Bonheur in Fontainebleau region agreed to write her life story for The Ladies Home Journal after editors secured the offer. The series will include over a dozen special studies and animal portraits, with the autobiographical piece and drawings to appear in the Christmas issue.

Rose Bonheur Fontainebleau Paris Ladies’ Home Journal Aninala Noea Bonheurna

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