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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
3
Nasty Colds get instant relief with Pape's Cold Compound. A dose every two hours, usually three doses, clears nasal passages, stops nose running, relieves headache and feverishness, and ends grippe misery. It acts quickly, tastes nice, contains no quinine, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
An advertisement extols Bayer as the maker of Genuine Aspirin tablets sold in a Bayer package with directions for headache pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It asserts nineteen years of physician use, notes a handy 12 tablet tin costs a few cents, and identifies aspirin as the Bayer trade mark for monoacetylsalicylic acid.
Reports from druggists show many people suffer kidney trouble without realizing it. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is praised for its healing influence and high success record. An insurer’s physician notes kidney disease often causes insurance rejections. Sold in drug stores in two sizes. send ten cents for a sample bottle with paper mention.
In the Cornell Widow comic strip, Cary asks what to say to a tramp along Beebe Lake, and Carlene replies she never speaks to the horrid things, capturing a humorous confrontation in a period panel.
Rascal advertisement urges readers to use Cascarets to remove bile and waste from liver and bowels. It claims the product is gentle, non g rigid, inexpensive, and effective while you sleep, and presents dubious claims about health benefits. It includes stray quotes about a new camera and a negative proposition.
The Senate rejected the peace treaty with Germany by a 43 to 55 vote on the Lodge resolution. It adjourned sine die as the House did earlier, with resubmission possible at the December 1 session. Republicans opposed to ratification joined most Democrats in voting against the measure.
In New York on November 18 milk drivers began a two day strike after pay increases sparked higher prices. Communities posted notices reading milk strike no milk wanted here until Thursday. Strikers follow community defense council guidance to boycott milk on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays until prices drop.
Berlin reports immediate danger of nationalist reaction and possible bloodshed after Feld Marshal von Hindenburg's Berlin arrival. Barbed wire and barricades seal Wilhelmstrasse, signaling strong nationalist and militarist backing and disruption of a parliamentary peace inquiry. Helfferich refuses questions, invoking legal immunity.
President Wilson vetoed a bill to restore the Interstate Commerce Commission to its prewar rate making authority. Chairman Cunmins warned that passage over the veto was unlikely since rate powers would return when railroads were privatized January 1. The House also passed an equipment trust authorizing $400,000,000 in locomotives and cars for federal railroads.
New York, Nov. 18. Discovery has been made that six women teachers in New York City public schools are members of the Communist Party of America. State Deputy Attorney General Berger and City Superintendent William Ettinger say they will seek immediate dismissal for the teachers. Ettinger calls for the radicals to be cleaned out, noting the number among 23,000 teachers is small.
Oletio O Nov 10 The Toledo night workers who two weeks ago voted to oust the trolley men after a 6 cent fare and 2 cent transfer now pay 25 cents to reach work between midnight and 6 am. The city council granted the increase but took no further action on the public transport issue.
In Cairo on November 13 demonstrators clashed with police. Officers fired revolvers wounding two protesters. The crowd then set the police station ablaze.
President Wilson announces a new industrial conference to convene December 1 with 17 members including government officials, businessmen, and former cabinet members. The group aims to create standards and machinery to improve industry relations, avoid strife, and raise productivity without favoritism.
Washington reports Gabriele d Annunzio has returned to Fiume after occupying Zara in Dalmatia with 1200 troops. He seeks to occupy further lands including parts of Austria and create an independent state to relieve Italy of allied obligations. His officer remains in command at Zara.
The national officers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union were reelected at the St Louis convention. Anna A Gordon of Evanston Illinois was chosen president again. Frances Parks of Evanston was reelected corresponding secretary and Margaret Munns of Evanston was reelected treasurer.
The House approved the Bach railroad reorganization bill by a large party vote 208 to 155, sending it to the Senate. It guarantees six months of operating income after federal control ends, allows railroads to borrow from the government, preserves current rates, and expands ICC powers including securities issuance.
Washington reports the House formally adjourned six months after convening in special session. President Wilson signaled no objection, paving way for immediate adjournment. An equipment trust was created to refund $400,900,000 advanced to railroads, and the dye import restriction was renewed until next drayaway.
Seven occupants of a non automobile car returning from a social affair were killed when struck by a train at a grade crossing in Buffalo. The dead include William Mummery and his daughter Dortis Mummery, Vannie Breeze, Myrtle Hodgins of St Catharine Ontario, Jennie McMillan of Traystock Ontario, Myrtle Donn of Fenwick Ontario, and Jean Scott of Galt Ontario.
Net profits from railroad operation since September totaled 3,891,419 with final figures published by the railroad administration. The net operating income reached 77,744,805 and the government guarantee amounted to 74,852,078 in the period.
New York November 18 Negroes will be engaged as census takers in sections where they form the largest element of the population for the first time in history. Arthur G Dore United States supervisor of census announced preference will be given to Negroes who were in military service.
A reader testimonial style notice touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for middle age changes and relief from heat flashes and dizziness. It includes personal endorsements from Mrs. Kitchen of Rock Island, Mrs. BE L Martin of Elgin, and Mrs. Cora M. Peek praising the products for irregularity, liver symptoms, and general health restoration.
Frank and Lucile argued while playing house over money matters. Lucille appealed to her mother to settle the question, asking if women should always carry the pocketbook.
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