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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
2
The Elgin Echo urges readers to vote in the 1890 campaign and recalls the large gathering in Elgin. It promotes printing services, monthly accounts, and advertising plans while praising civic unity and avoidance of personal attacks. The piece highlights a historic political moment and calls for citizens to remember the era.
The piece notes Bob Ingersoll and Rankin promoting McKinley amid Republican triumphalism. It claims Democrats attack the Chicago platform, accuses silver advocates and anarchists of influencing policy, and criticizes silver coinage and metal value laws dating to 1873. The tone labels Republicans as in bad company.
The fragment discusses a candidate for office arguing money should not be controlled by law and questions constitutional powers over monetary standards. It contends money is not a fixed standard and criticizes claims about gold and coin value, suggesting distrust of official measures and policies.
The piece discusses whether contracts must be paid in gold or silver, noting legal tender rules and the status of gold as full legal tender. It references debates in Farm Field and Fireside and mentions early campaign writings by De Alpines Naws and coverage by News man and Bronx City Journal about currency questions and the volume of commentary.
In a street verdict the speaker claims Jolagn & Co have acted for three years and always warranted everything they sell while contrasting with a rival merchant. The tainted trial on the other hand is noted as a joke on a thief merchant and Be TL Johnwon & Co are implied parties in the dispute.
Circular adverts a complete winter travel service from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and Texas. Includes a sleeper attached to train Nove, pricing around 85.50, and emphasis on security from storms. Promoter claims reliability and invites inquiries through regional agents with a cautionary note on business practices.
The passage discusses Baby's Second Summer as a test of maternal care and skill. It notes that fat babies are comfortable, sleep, and grow, while underweight babies need more fattening measures. It ends with a prompt about giving a few drops, implying a feeding or soothing remedy.
An advertorial fragment touts Scott's Emulsion for both mother and baby with claims of fat outside and life inside. It markets daily use in summer as in any season, noting availability through druggists at 2:0.
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