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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
6
The article argues against labeling wild carrot a weed, noting its persistence and beauty. John Burroughs cites its prolific regrowth when cut, but the observer urges viewing plants without bias, highlighting the Queen Anne's lace bloom and bird's nest form as particularly striking among native flora.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes comic banter about a leading man and his pay. The exchange labels the actor a fixed star and jokes about a wad and salary, reflecting show business vanity and speculation.
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh as a constitutional disease. The advertisement states the medicine is taken internally and helps blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 for any case it cannot cure and listing testimonials.
In a clipped dialogue a falr cooking student asks about an oyster font and an amateur dyspepsia generator scoffs at laziness. An address at 114 Hall Street Parkersburg West Virginia dated April 16 1901 appears. A Sioux City Journal remark on lynching is noted as academic. A bawdy child medicine claim for gum pain relief is listed at 2 cents a bottle.
Advert shows Doan's Kidney Pills claim to ease back ache and joint pains while dissolving stones. Testimonials from Stephen Schaefer and others describe rapid relief from back pain and improved sleep after free trials. Additional notes mention kidney trouble in a nephew and general bladder relief.
A yesteryear roundup notes brigands harassing women and children near Bartucoa Cun under Cheveaux, British consul. Quarantine manifests barred ships to New York due to yellow fever. Dublin hanged Robert Hinmet for treason related to rebola. Monroe urged postmaster role in New York. Census figures show Jewish populations varied across Britain, France, Constantinople, and Jerusalem.
Died are Andrew Norton a prominent American theologian and writer Gen Pineda former president of Nicaragua died at Rivas Over 1200 left NYC on steamships Tilgois and Star of the West for California while others docked from around the country Santa Anna orders executions in Mexico amid suspected traitors and revolts The first telegraph line linked California to San Francisco Iron California to inland areas Treasury Secretary Chase lifts trade restrictions as rebellion wanes Victory claims and panic tests in Wall Street deaths and market turmoil occur in this volatile period
Twenty years ago the movement for a new bankruptcy law began in Washington as commercial bodies offered opinions. Premier Gladstone of England visited Copenhagen on a yachting tour and dined with a royal family, with plans to visit Duan. Marquis Tseng of China notified Brunei of Tonquin operations, leaving the republic no alternative but to withdraw or fight. Premier William Smith of British Colombia hosted a banquet for Americans in Victoria forecasting the early dissolution of the United States.
Ten years back, Rio de Janeiro faced bombardment by Brazilian yeouls and city waadu state of pants. Thomas Wentworth Higginson spoke in Parliament of Religions advocating four gul vers claret. Dunraven's cup challenger Valkyrie dropped anchor in New York harbor after a stormy Atlantic crossing of thirty days.
A Western Ohio visit reveals John Matthews a former slave who earned wages for his master and chose to repay the remaining debt after emancipation. He walked 300 miles to deliver the full $300, choosing moral obligation over legal release, illustrating integrity amid slavery's end.
Misa Mther Bradshaw of McCormick writes that kidney trouble brings discomfort and that Dodd's Kidney Pills provided a cure. She urges sufferers to try the remedy, noting Dr. Dunaway of Benton uses it in practice and claims it can aid kidney troubles and even diabetes in late stages.
A compact item noting epigrammatic advice on viewing love, alongside market mentions. JUNS TINT BUTTER COLOR tops the market for butter, while Florida’s orange and pineapple crop is estimated at 2,500,000 dollars.
Letters from readers Tresaia Nolsan and Josephine Morris praise Peruna for relief from headaches backaches and worn-out looks. They claim six bottles renewed health and stamina and stress its use during hot weather. The ad touts Peruna as a tonic for mucous membranes with Dr Hartman offering free advice.
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