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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
8
An old advertisement extols a women’s herbal tonic linked to Lydia Pinkham, touting it as a remedy for weakness and health. A testimonial from a Detroit resident credits improved strength after six bottles, while a Rockford reader reports similar benefits and recommends it to others seeking vigor.
The famous golfer known as Short Hille strained to mold a wayward ball during a round with Andrew Carnegie as his caddie. A laugh from the caddie followed by a joke about a shoe horn lightened the moment.
A Washington letter notes debt issues and fear affecting friendships and international relations. It cites a man who takes what he wants out of fear of others, reflecting on how debt and insecurity shape personal and national actions.
A local ad promotes Gueh a medicine called Tare a Mentha Pepsin an elixir sold by four dealers and druggists promising a full refund if it does not greatly help stomach agony gas heaviness and indigestion. The offer claims it has helped thousands and vows a money back guarantee.
A historical reflection links the meaning of thanks to Pauls letter to the Philippians. It urges disciplined thinking, avoiding earthly distractions, and embracing God’s standards of true, noble, and lovely thoughts. The piece ends with a festive nod to Pilgrims and Massasoit, noting turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie as iconic.
Prof Gabriel Bertrand of the Pasteur Institute reveals war gas chloropterin can treat silk cocoons to make nonperishable merchandise. Used in silk rubbing centers it outperforms traditional methods of baking or steaming. Growers can sell cocoons after longer storage instead of selling quickly, letting market timing reduce losses.
An East London vicar undertakes a novel reference work titled Rogues' Who's Who to aid those who fight crime. The project aims to catalog known wrongdoers for protection and public awareness, signaling a unique community safety effort.
Lovely homemade shade and lamp shades promise radiant joy this Christmas. Handmade frames and crepe paper designs create silhouettes and floral scenes in amber yellows and browns. Other gifts include dressed bisque dolls as shade toppers and parchment torchieres ready for painting with floral decors.
Practically tune dred Guernsey or Holstein heifers from heavy milking stock, priced about $28.00. Edgewood Detrins Whitewater Whe offers high quality Canadian National Registered Bilger Dinek Foxes at varying prices. Also advertised are cork pads for feet and leg pain relief shoes from Arch Suupoda. Send description of ailment and measurements. $3.00 prepaid. Desires wanted by Mayor Arak Rupport Co. Milwaukee.
A Washington State exchange recalls poverty and hunger as Mr Comrot answers his wife’s doubt about affording the dishes Ilver and on ions. The dialogue contrasts past want with present wealth.
A clipped warning-style ad warns buyers to insist on the Bayer name on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuineness and safety. It cautions that imitations may be dangerous and urges purchasing Bayer instead of Rapkin brands.
A burlesque manager argues with a patron who says the performers wear too little clothing. The manager retorts that the show uses the same attire as street wear, prompting a clash over decency and value. Washington State.
Mrs Arthur Ruppert of Route 1 Box 15 reports severe pain and extreme weakness in the right side and back and loss of appetite. She attributes improvement after using Dr Pierce medicines including Golden Medical Discovery, Favorite Prescription, Anuric Tablets and Pleasant Pellets, later gaining about four to nine pounds. She offers a trial package of these medicines for ten cents.
A garbled OCR segment presents a short dialog about a caller and a dog, followed by an advertisement for Cuticura products including soap ointment and talcum powder. The ad promotes baby care with baths and gentle applications, priced at 25 cents each, while a cynical line about truth hints at a provocative motto.
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