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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
4
A dense, period-tinged summary notes diphtheria and scarlet fever as highly contagious diseases. It explains germ causation, incubation periods, and the persistence of spores in dust. It warns that transmission occurs via breath, secretions, clothing, and surfaces, and urges thorough disinfection and ventilation to curb spread.
Public health guidance warns scarlet fever in children is highly contagious and can be fatal. Adults can transfer the disease, so avoid exposure, keep homes clean and ventilated, ensure proper sewer and drainage, and require certificates before returning to school. Do not share utensils or clothing with sick individuals.
The board closed October on the 21st with claims totaling 125000, including 118000 avowed, 22000 referred for investigation, and 28000 with incomplete proof. Benefit fund stands at 225888.70. Two claims worth 6000 were rejected. Assessment No. 11 for November is levied, the last this year, with 0 in December. Membership reaches 202844, 201600 beneficaries and 3844 social. In Dubuque Palmer gets 42 votes, Meinley wins by 159, Bryan’s 700 former supporters shift to Meinley.
In a grand proclamation supporters hail William J. Bryan as a monumental figure in American history praising his justice freedom and humanity. The passage lauds his gifts and calls for blessings length of days and growing honors across history.
Ahern Tenton of Chiyten enmity led seven prisoners to the penitentiary last week. The party includes Run and Bikader, with Die. The group traveled with laughter and tales from the visit, now ready to share their stories.
The O Nevins are back from a extended Minnesota hunting trip and visit Etna State Bank to greet friends after hospital time.
A chaotic ad style notice offers round trip fares and travel guides for Southern Homesucker's excursions across Iowa and Missouri. It lists Route details, dates, agents, and contact points in Manchester Iowa and Chicago, with promises of low fare for round trips and extensive rail connections across the central West. The disjointed text mentions Cedar Rapids, Layce, Layce stations, Yazoo Valley, and multiple rail lines, inviting inquiries to J Monron and J Mercy for arrangements.
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