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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
3
The report notes Washington Diamonds champagne and tobacco flooding into the U S in July, far surpassing last year. It details other events from 1875 era construction, a Chicago asylum fire drill, political tariff clashes by Taft, to a Nebraskan heir’s remarkable will and shipboard deaths, all reflecting a turbulent period in journalism.
Des Moines notes state department judgments against three Iowa firms for misbranding and adulteration of food products under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. S. P. Pond Co. of Keokuk faced a $200 fine, later reduced to 75, for selling renovated butter labeled pure butter with misleading terms. Burlington Vinegar and Pickle Co. and Anderson Canning Co. of Keokuk were fined for tomato ketchup containing decomposed matter after shipment to Nebraska and Missouri. Also announced: a four year free scholarship system for accredited high schools to state colleges and universities, with two hundred sixty nine schools eligible.
Des Moines reports that Chief State Bank Examiner Frank Roberts says Iowa banking conditions are excellent and healthier than other states. He notes a few stragglers but asserts Iowa banks are substantial and conducted in the strictest business manner with no cause for alarm.
Harry N Atwood flew 1265 miles in 28 hours 28 minutes actual flying time at an average of 44.44 mph landing in New York City at Governor's Island after a ten day trip from St. Louis. Donald Herr won the Illinois trophy at Elgin in a National car finishing nine seconds ahead of Charles Merz. Mortimer Roberts won the Aurora trophy in a Ford race, while Hugh Hughes in a Mercer took Kane county honors.
Sixteen year old Jack Scheetz, wireless operator aboard the steamer Lexington, braved a 24 hour storm off Hunting Inland to send distress calls after the vessel was wrecked. The Yamacraw rescued 12 passengers, a steward, and three African American workers. two firemen died, a third was badly burned, and Chief Officer Chamberlain broke his shoulder. The ship, traveling from Savannah to Philadelphia, rode out waves as pumps kept the upper decks afloat before nightfall.
John W. Gates left an estate valued around 34 million dollars with about 1 million distributed to thirty relatives and friends. The bulk goes to Charles Gates and the widow, as executors, with most assets held in trust for ten years. Henry Baker of St Charles, 20, receives 260 thousand if he graduates college and 10 thousand for schooling.
Italian detectives in New York have been assigned to curb Italian crime amid reports of crimes by natives since the year began. Authorities estimate about 5,000 Italian ex convicts may reside in the city as a catalyst for the drive. Bomb throwing incidents have reached fourteen since July 4, prompting the crackdown. Cambridge groups settle a long debate on female youth—no woman is considered young after thirty five.
Los Angeles reports Congressman Sylvester Smith of the Eighth district is dying of consumption in a Monrovia sanitarium.
Philadelphia readers flock to Munyon's Laboratories at 58th and Jefferson for free medical advice while Munyon touts remedies created from top medical brains. Patients report dramatic, rapid relief from rheumatism after the Uric Acid Course, with Munyon insisting results come from his formulas rather than his personal skill, and payment only upon purchasing prescribed remedies.
An old advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for severe kidney trouble. Edward Gucker of Mattoon credits rapid relief and full recovery after using the product, urging others to remember the brand and buy from druggists and general stores at 60 cents. The clipping also includes unrelated notes about men ironers and a cigarette promo.
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