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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1899

Page

8

Keeley Cure Promises Vacation Transformation Story

Prominent men reportedly take a Keeley Cure during a vacation to restore health and curb alcohol use. After four weeks at the Keeley Institute in Minneapolis, they return feeling vigorous, claim relief from stomach or rheumatic issues, and advocate the treatment to friends while cautioning against fraudulent alternatives. The process costs about $100 and involves letters back home describing the experience.

Minneapolis Minneapolia Keeley Institute Keely Institute Tenth Street South Park Avenue Minn

YACHT RACE SLOWS IN LIGHT WIND SHOWING SHAMROCK EDGE

In England and New York the public watched a world championship challenger match. The Shamrock and Columbia fought for supremacy as a five to six knot wind limited progress. After four hours and forty three minutes, only fifty miles were completed, forcing the race to be abandoned with the boats nearly even. The Columbia proved superior in light running while Shamrock showed edge in beating, but no decisive outcome emerged in the thin breeze.

Neww York Shamrock Imbiain Feld Brent Yachts Rogatia Committee Abe Beut Columbia Capt Barr Yee

Parker Sails Aboard Lipton Yacht in New York

Ben Parker and his brother William aboard the Shamrock I during Cup races, with Captain Hogarth and Wringe commanding. Dr. Mackie, for Sir Thomas Lipton, said women aboard were friends of Captains Hogarth and Wringe, and Parker had no role in sailing or management. London reports show renewed interest and mixed reactions amid breezy conditions and a tense mood in Regent Street.

Ben Parker Lipton New York Willian Emperor William Meteor Dr. Mackie Thomas Lipton Elocarth Wringe Associated Press Capt. Parker William Menage Shamrock Hogarth Parker Cupeday Alger Iselin Hritinh London Wlvet Street Muntases Embankment

X ray treatment restores sight and limb use in girl

Harriet Hellbutt, once blind and paralyzed after a 16 foot fall two years ago, regained sight and limb movement following X ray exposure. Doctors trephined the skull to remove a cyst, with gradual improvement in consciousness and vision noted in recent days.

Shieage Harriet Hellbutt Themer

France Spain plot in Africa security row warns Liberty collapse

A Paris London Daily News dispatch claims France and Spain would settle for an unfriendly division of Portuguese East African territory with England. The piece notes Libertas and German interests in the region and mentions local officials Wheeler and Meckler amid a broader conspiracy context in Springfield, Illinois.

Paris London Daily News France Spain East Africa England

Cannibalism tale from Maori chieftain humor

A Maori chieftain and descendant of cannibal kings shares a humorous anecdote from his lineage. He recalls a missionary once captured, who pretended his calf meat would be a tough dinner. The calf was cut off, tasted by a series of chiefs, and ultimately discarded after the missionary revealed a cork leg.

Cork Chicago Selwyn Che Slonmry

Household Hints Offer Free Starch and Gifts

The column promotes Red Cross laundry starch by J. C. Hubinger, urging housewives to ask grocers for a coupon book to receive the first two packages free and two children's Shakespeare pictures in a twelve color set, plus a Twentieth Century Girl Calendar, as a grand introductory offer.

Hed Crags Red Cross J. C. Hubinger

Dewey's Chinamen Barred by Exclusion Act

The Washington Times notes Admiral Dewey praised the gallantry of Chinese crewmen from the Olympia after Cavite but under the Chinese exclusion act they cannot land in New York unless already US citizens. The piece urges bending the law so Dewey’s brave men may participate in his triumph.

Manila Dewey Washington Times

It’s From Dear Jamie Sure Enough

An old woman unable to read a letter from her absent son asks a friend to read it aloud The friend’s halting reading reveals a stuttered line Denr me mother I I ta take The woman joyfully proclaims it is from Jamie, noting his stutter as proof. Also reports a Maple Leaf Route earnings rise for Chicago Great Western Railway and total fines collected since July showing a large sum.

Jamie Chicago Great Western Chicago Great Western Ry Sanau J. Graham Sheridanville Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Bits of a Great Trust Romance Tale

A fragmentary passage shows Manny pledging heartfelt trust to a woman, who whispers affection and nestles against him. The scene depicts intimate dialogue and tender physical closeness, suggesting a romantic excerpt with theatrical earnestness.

Poultry Compound and Lies Ker In the Coun Tee

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rural or urban scene with a worker paid weekly wages and expenses for a Poultry Compound. A streetcar moment is noted with two men and a brief exchange about offering something to a lady. Chicago Tribune cited.

What Ailed Elm Passenger Claims Vessel Motion Ailment

A passenger aboard a steamer tells the captain he is not seasick but distracted by the ship's motion. The Ohio state Journal records a quip reflecting maritime travel concerns and passenger experiences aboard the vessel.

Ohio State Journal

Five homeseeker openings along Great Northern Trailway

Free Homeuteuda, in the Milk Silver Valley of Montana, along the Great Northern Trailway, offers five openings for homeseekers toward Moses Molsem G N Hy St laut Milo.

Free Homeuteuda Milk Silver Valley Montana Aiong Wille Moses Molsem G. N. Hy St. Laut Milo

Life of George Washington in full thoroeen

A fragment from the Chicago Record presents a bold claim to show the Life of George Washington in full through a Treak agent described as apologetic. The snippet hints at a dramatic or satirical context with names Roober Ran and Peatpud-Money mentioned in a charged exchange.

George Washington Chicago

Fragmented ad copy and garbled quotes reveal historical medical misadventure

A garbled jumble of patent medicine claims, prison brutality hints, and misread testimonials appears in a damaged Chicago News fragment. It includes dubious cures, mis-spelled names, and scattered references to drugs, imprisonment, and dubious medical lore.

Preserving Peace and Boer War Tensions Across Europe

London reports urgent efforts to preserve peace while Great Britain prepares for possible mobilization. An army corps may be called to action around Oct 20 as British reserves may be summoned. amid regional saber rattling, diplomatic moves involve Spain, Prussia, and Muraviet’s Paris trip. French and German actions mirror global strain with cautious, measured steps and a focus on anchoring border stability.

London South Africa Great Britain Tate Hub Antalys Sam Sebastian Sis Spain Senor Silvela Ivo Spay Muraviet Paria Tunisia Atttude Germany Willis Kruger Ulla Nidad Prance Transvaal Tele-graph Natal Tlulng Luis Svel Os Glen Cove Lady Smith Fila Natal AlMorshot Teedvers Buller Thi i Tidian Corontal Perth West Australia Edvera Buller Balmoral Castle Uomn Victoria Sir George Treyedyan Elfen

Somali War Report Details Clash Near Aden Coast

British troops fight on the Somali coast near Aden where an Arab sheik named Mohammed Saleh leads an uprising. Indian and British groups landed with forces to quell the revolt, with casualties reported around twenty seven Somalis killed and ongoing hostilities.

Aden Pari Foueht Berlor Sheik Mohammed Saleh Timnteri

Recruiting officer orders cease merl barge duties in Betown valley

Captain Crosatioid directs cessation of barge duties in Betown valley area after ten days in charge. He orders recruiters to close out and report all personnel. Twenty seven soldiers enlisted, including several who transferred to the fourth regiment at Fort Leavenworth.

Crosatioid Vailey Cengsfield Teeefyeud Fort Leavenworth, Kun

Potente Inqued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors

A digitally garbled list mentions numerous inventors and places including Cloquet Minn Minneapolis Minn Worthington Minn St Paul Minn Portland N. D. and other names as patentees and attorneys Morwit Lathrop Johnson patent attorneys and Pioneer Prose Ride BL Paul Dental Treas for Children’s Teeth note dental care advice and a comic exchange about pin money highlighting miniature disclosures amid the fragmented OCR text

Northwestern Inventora Abell Ottseo Mion Anders Anderson Cloquet Minn Loek Louis Hy Glyborne Mound City Bennedeck BR Grinley A. Coleman Portland N. 1 Robert Ta. Hunter Minneapolis Min William J, Longwood Deadword Oppen Worthington Harrow Hard A. Thelin St. Paul Tehry G. Roth Morwit Lathrop & Johnson Pioneer BL Paul

Whisker Haunting Park Ridge Dog Causes Stirr

A curious note describes a dog near Park Ridge at Ghlengo that howls at men with beards, resents facial exposure, and garners a mixed reputation. It mentions hair on the chin triggering a doleful response, then shifts to an advertisement for Allen a Foot Ease powder and a quip about bachelor vows and public figures.

Park Ridge Ghlengo

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