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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
3
A garbled U S text fragment contrasts a father's work with a witty retort about wealth. It mentions the Philippine War, a call for a vigorous contest to settle affairs, and a boast about fifty years of victory. A jokey note about ears on fire appears from Chicago News.
A New York Press note recalls the Kaiser’s sea voyage on the Mohenzollern in which a sailor sleeping during Sunday divine service received two days’ crested punishment from the captain. The monarch questioned if the sailor was on watch and ordered leniency, deeming the sermon weak.
The report says Gen Sehwan’s expedition achieved its objective and troops are returning to positions. Cavite saw heavy fighting with the Twenty fourth Infantry and Fourth Artillery repelling Filipino forces. Marines reconnoitering found reoccupation near the scene while armed bands reappeared along the shore between Braeoor and Trosnelo.
The City of Alexandria marked its 150 year anniversary with a celebratory display. Visitors from Washington and surrounding areas attended as street pageants featured soldiers, ships, and era banners. A notable exhibit recreated George Washington and his wife departing Mount Vernon for New York amid Gen. Washingtons inauguration plans.
Washington October 13 The annual conference of the archbishops of the United States was held yesterday at the Catholic University with three absent. No questions of moment or action on vital Philippine issues were under consideration as matters remain within Archbishop Chappelle's jurisdiction.
The creation of the largest rural delivery route in the United States is announced for Oconomowoe Wisconsin within thirty days, centering on Chronaipower with later expansion to Rowley and Ocono magawae Hikes next summer. The scheme covers about seventy five miles and will serve fifteen surrounding villages, with additional routes and stops to follow. Senator Scott Morgiantown and Senator N. B. Bett attended the event, while Capt Chadwiel’s sword presentation was also noted.
Beef for the Hyriliant in Chicago is reported as 1,000,000 pounds received from Cyrengs packers. The Yennsvaath ad Haw arrangement indicates solidary consumption of corned beef by Amerie, with OWlers involved in the packaging.
In a terse Chicago News note, dialogue between a Boston maid and St. Louis girl hints at a gathering with Emerson. The exchange references Emerson’s relevance and prompts disbelief over his presence or status amid a lively social scene.
A list of patentees from Minnesota and nearby states including Toll er Herberg Hendrum and Charles Kantz of Deadwood with items such as a wheelbarrow attachment a nailing machine and a welding shaping machine Also noted are a fish holder tub and washboard clamp wire stretcher and plow related devices Mention of patent attorneys Merwin Lothron Johnson and a notice from Plowesr Presa Gidg Bt. Paul Color danger warns that uniform color affects soldier casualties in battle and Lake Morat in Switzerland shows a rare red pigment phenomenon every few minutes.
An elderly citizen declines a tract offered by a wild benevolent man who claims to teach mandolin orchestras. The exchange reveals a clash of beliefs as the itinerant figure insists on his moral influence while the veteran questions its usefulness in guiding a respectable life.
An afternoon vaudeville sketch ends with Cook slashing a guest’s nose, but a guest pays the waiter and the scene is saved. The room erupts in drum and brass noise as the act unfolds, with a punch line about a newlywed couple and a dog remark.
A dated testimonial collage promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female trouble. Letters from Mrs Gro, Mrs Susie Weaver, and Mrs M BauMann claim relief from womb issues, leucorrhea, painful menstruation, and bearing down, praising the treatment and urging others to write Lynn Mass for advice at no charge.
A humorous anecdote from Collier's Weekly recounts a music director proposing to save costs on a oratorio by dropping trombones, sparking shock from the orchestra chief who quips that it would insult the composer. The Washington Post vignette features a boy Reggie asking his father about wool and deceit, prompting the parent to scold and read.
A fashionable hostess asks an eminent musician to perform three or four pieces at a reception next week. The musician proposes choices among Chopin, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, or something less classical, while the hostess emphasizes that loud music should be avoided so conversation remains undisturbed.
A boarder notes it is strange that our biggest politicians travel abroad, while the man in black suspenders counters that they usually take Chicago News. The exchange hints at political restlessness and media habits across readers.
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