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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1899

Page

8

New Through Pullman Service From Minneapolis To California

A weekly through Pullman car service starts November 8 connecting Minneapolis to Dallas San Antonio El Paso Los Angeles and San Francisco via the Chicago Great Western and other lines. Departs Minneapolis 10 45 p m St Paul 11 20 p m Friday nights reaches Dallas Sunday and continues to San Francisco by Thursday with standard sleeping berths at about half the usual rate. Call J P Elmer Fifth and Robert Streets St Paul for details.

Texas California Chitgo Great Western Ry Kansas City Missouri Kanges & Texas Bon Antonio & Argentians Paes Southern Pacific Railways Dallas San Antonio H Paso Los Angeles San Francisco Spofford Junction Minneapolia St. Paul Paso Chicago Great Western Railway Minneapolis J. P. Elmer Fifth and Robert Streets

Mot Her Doubts In Greek Word Question At School

Minnie doubts professors know much. Maud questions her. The exchange turns on how to say a Greek word faubemoccit, with Mr Fullpate appearing surprised and puzzled by the inquiry in Washington transcription.

Minnie Maud

A Barnyard Sage Says Turkeys Won’t Be Happy Till Christmas

A feathered philosopher in the barnyard declares that no turkey can be truly happy until Christmas. The remark is attributed to a Philadelphia North American voice, delivering a humorous seasonal quip about holiday joy and poultry.

Philadelphia Ayer

Hog Louse Treatment for Hogs and Dairy Notes

The article describes coal oil sprays to eradicate hog lice, detailing mixing ratios, application timing, and repeated treatments to prevent reinfestation. It also covers cleaning and management practices for infested herds and warns against introducing stray hogs. Additional notes discuss butter quality at creameries, dairy profitability, and a home remedy for gapes in chickens using corn meal bran oyster shell and onions.

Department of Agricultura John Marriott Country Gentleman

Lydia Pinkham's Remedy Praised By Two Satisfied Women

Letters from Mrs Kuhn of German Ontario and Mrs Sagara of Guy Manse recount dramatic relief from womb trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Each woman notes prior medical trials and renewed energy, sleep, and appetite. A final line from Senator Sorghum cites an election as the most touching incident witnessed.

Mas Koon Geraano Onto Lydia BR. Pinkham Mas. N. 1 Sagara Guy Manse Mion Sorghum

Two Kinds and Boxing Glove Oddity in Street Scene

A Chicago News letter from Oscarville Georgia describes a curious incident with boxing gloves and a tramp in Petrs street, while a separate ad claims Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co offers "5 Drops" with testimonials from Dr Woodliff and others. The missive from 1899 May 31 seeks to warn readers about the medicine and to order a sample bottle.

Mia Stubb John Stubb Marla Petnirs Chicago News Jason Crow Oscarville Tlea Swanson ‘Rheumatic Cure CO Lake Street Chicago Ill

Stage manager scolds comedian over Dutch anecdote

In a brief quarrel reported by Chicago News and Chicago Record, a stage manager tells a comedian to drop a Dutch joke as it becomes a Beer joke, and Pleasant Daty is urged to rise and help with coal. The dialogue shows backstage humor and labor mood officials.

England Chicago News Henry Elisa Coal Trust Chicago Record

Gossip and Gaffes Tied to Public Figures

A collage of clipped quips and notices. Gen Joubert’s protest is lampooned as a harmless checkers match. Mrs Luna discusses Dewey’s short engagements. An ad promises shoe savings and a free illustrated guide from the United States Cooperative Boot and Shoe Purchasing Association. A light social exchange caps the items with a teasing exchange between Hattie and Ella.

Joubert United States Co-operative Boot Eb, H. Tilton Summer St Boston

Read the Advertisements for Amusement and Bargains

The passage urges readers to enjoy the publication by studying the advertisements. It notes advertisers send what they advertise and promises amusing content and excellent bargains. It comments on deferred classification and a joke about a playwright reacting to audience reception.

Ways of the World Sandy Pikes-2 Ings ain't faly a die syurld

A fragmentary Chicago News note mocks high social talkers who prefer stories after meals. The speaker Sandy Pikes complains about filling a woodshed before kinging it a little cold Juneh, satirizing pretentious dinner talk.

Sandy Pikes Billy Billy Coulgate Sony Chicago News

Patents list issued last week to Northwestern inventors

The Pioneer Press lists patents granted to Illinois and Minnesota inventors including Clinton T. Cooke Hutchinson Minh Anure-carrier James H. Dean B8t. Paul Minn voting machine Chile tan A. Wischer Grand Korks N. Dy rector for breakdown firearms Wil lam FE. THoallta St Paul Minn convertible turban and visor cap Henry Hammer Mountain Lake Minn trance buckle Sidney L. Long Magnolin Mitin combined paper clip and pencil holder Augustus Miller St. Paul Minn top head Merwin Gothron Johnson Patatt Attar naya 011 012 Pioneer Press Bldg Bt. Paul

Northwestern Clinton T. Cooke Hutchinson Minh James H. Dean Paul Minn Chiletan A. Wischer Grand Korks Willam FE Thoallta St Paul Henry Hammer Mountain Lake Mint Sidney L. Long Magnolin Mitin Augustus Miller St. Paul Merwin Gothron & Johnson Patatt Attarnaya Pioneer Press Bt. Paul

War poetry floods England say editors in Chronicle

The Horse Editor notes large amounts of poetry in England while the Snake Editor mocks Dogland verse and claims tears prove water stronger than wind, reflecting a playful dispute over poetic trends.

England Dogland Pittsburg

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