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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1923
Page
6
Le Kidney Relief Otterbein Indiana writes of twenty five years of kidney trouble inflammation of the bladder and backache ending with DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS. He used two boxes and reports being sound and well with prompt relief or money back. Large box 0c at drug store or by mail via drug store route.
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair tonic that claims to restore neglectful hair to vitality. It promises gloss, life, and color, correcting dandruff and scalp itching, with a light non greasy formula suitable for thin or dry hair. Appears as a drug store ad aimed at girls.
Washington Elm, once linked to Washington’s Continental Army, is dying after years of decay and repairs. The piece traces the elm’s symbolism among Boston landmarks, alongside the Penn Treaty Elm and Charter Oak, noting their histories and fates from colonial times to the 19th century.
A fragmentary ode to the Inniscape chalk escarpment describing its beauty and ancient earthworks. The piece cites E. M. Forster and notes a shift from grain alcohol lamps to kerosene lamps, with over 1,000 alcohol lamps installed in 1922 and 3,273 alcohol street lamps currently in the city.
Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, rapidly evolving as a port and cultural hub. The fragment notes a focus on alcohol burning lamps amid urban and commercial development in the South American republic.
A reflection on work ethic via Lord Hewart: in a long life the speaker has rarely met people who work too hard, though many claim they do. This insight contrasts genuine diligence with perceived overwork.
A short aphorism notes how spectators mock the folly of lovers. The line hints at common, light social amusement at romantic missteps without naming individuals or events.
Advertisement notes dyeing and tinting services for worn or faded garments and drapery, offered at 15 cents per item. Highlights include dye or tint options to refresh fabrics and restore color. Customer instructions imply simple, affordable service for households seeking quick fabric rejuvenation.
Advert says Diamond Dyes guarantee perfect home dyeing even for beginners. Druggists stock all colors with directions in each package. The clipped text also hints at catchy lines about “Biting Retort” and a stray joke about Mosquito love, reflecting old ad phrasing.
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