17 Nov 1927
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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
1
A group of seven men serenaded a dormitory window near a police station in New York ending with their arrest. The night featured muddled names and improvised songs as they sought a cheer for a sick member, but confusion and a police response followed.
The discussion centered on a proclamation for Thanksgiving and whether it should be directed by the President. After extended argument the measure was adopted by the Senate and sent to the Senate for further action. The committee on the part of the Senate included William Jefferson of Connecticut and Ralph Jaurd of South Carolina.
Historical note on the 1783 Thanksgiving Proclamation issued by George Washington. The document marked the first presidential proclamation of its kind in the United States, issued in New York on October 3, 1783, designating a day of thanks for national unity, peace, and governance. The proclamation later vanished from archives, resurfaced in 2021 via the American Art Galleries and the Library of Congress. It contains Washington's signature and a prayerful appeal for gratitude and national virtue.
Mrs Carl Ernest of Irving Fort reports relief after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She says an 80 day course on the road improved her health and obviated unpleasant symptoms. She notes positives from the remedies and seeks free medical advice via Dr Pierce’s Invalid Hotel Buffalo NY.
A garbled passage mentions a major period and various names in unclear context. It references a person named Mack and a quote about meeting people and temptation. The text is incomprehensible and lacks coherent events or outcomes.
The readable text is garbled and contains phrases about money, food, and a possible misquoted exchange. Limited coherent facts prevent identification of persons, organizations, or events.
New York Sun reports a long defunct one-story courthouse with a single room houses records since August 6, 1602. The tale frames a metaphorical war between rival rat factions, with Dusty Say and Jillmans noted as participants in a struggle over balance and control.
Lancaster county courthouse records claim hold ing the earnest record and will of George Wuehrington's grandfather. The Epiphrodius Lawson will from tappahan nock is dated March 31 1662. Mrs Mary Bland sought a police court warrant for assault against her husband. he was arrested tried and sentenced to 14 days hard labor within 15 minutes of the application.
A 12 minute experiment in France a century ago paired an asbestos lined robe with a steak and Mr Chabert entering an oven. The steak cooked while Chabert remained uncooked though slightly hot and bothered.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbelinulve as fast relief for burning itching and torture like cases. Claims instant pain stop and healing without scars. Directed to see a druggist or send to The J W Cole Co Rockford Tl for a package.
Mrs. Charles Gould of Hillsborough New Hampshire, eighty three, points to seven cords of split rock maple and birch piled on her shed as proof her motto hard work never killed anybody. She vows to reach a century by continuing to work hard and challenges any woman of her age to match her feat.
The quip suggests petrified trees form when wind and time shape wood into rock like stone. It frames the familiar riddle with a witty nod to Washington Sitar as the source of the remark.
Classified ad fragment offering money making plans for earning up to 59 dollars and home sewing work with no selling, plus garment listings and promotions. Mentions Sterling Co Box 98 Cedar Manda, Philadelphia Pa and Hanes-co-Cans Finest Clover product pricing.
A Wisconsin state librarian report finds rural readers now favor urban titles. The study notes shifts in library usage and access influencing reading habits beyond farm life.
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