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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
8
The ad touts Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription by Carey Medical Laboratories Elmira N.Y. for over four decades. It claims to help thousands with backache and offers “Toots and herbs” and a squid or tab Jet form for 75 cents.
A reader discusses Sim's new portrait of King George, noting sharp criticism for its flashy attire. The exchange questions whether the monarch should shed the reigncoat, suggesting a more restrained presentation would suit the era.
Three exiled criminals in the Brazilian interior found the Braganza, one of the world’s largest diamonds. They sent the gem to a priest, and the stone became a royal glory of Portugal. The king pardoned the exiles as a reward.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and economical skin perfume for face, skin, baby, and dusting. It claims other perfumes become superfluous and is part of the Cuticura Totlat Trio. The copy also notes a moral quip about courage.
Census estimates show 79 cities over 100,000, New York surpassing six million and Chicago nearing three million. The list notes rising centers such as Los Angeles Seattle Denver Akron Bridgeport Houston Spokane while several others shift in rank, with commentary on each city’s historical roots and founding influences.
Peruvian Indians use straw boats made from barley straw bound with cables. They are buoyant and reportedly hard to sink or capsize, suited for Lake Titicaca waters though some claim safety trades off with maneuverability. In Detroit News report the boats are praised for safety in cold depths. A Scheggia king monument inauguration draws crowds as Scheggia proclaims pride despite Scheggia town small in 1,849 inhabitants.
The article notes King Victor of Italy traveling to unveil a war memorial in Gubbio when a blue automobile was discovered buried in the ancient town. The finding prompted curiosity about local reactions and historical context.
A sequence of letters from Milwaukee Buffalo and Vienna women extolling Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe restorative after childbirth. They describe relief from nervous weakness headaches low spirits and fatigue and endorse its use by nursing mothers. The letters claim decades of successful use and urge purchase through druggists.
An excerpt quotes a furious father sending his son to college for knowledge only to disown him two years later for being too fast. The punchline contrasts a brother who draws crime scene crosses for a newspaper artist.
Mother Fletcher's Castoria has recommended use for over 80 years as a pleasant harmless substitute for castor oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups. Contains no narcotics. Proven directions are on each package. Physicians everywhere approve.
The readable fragments discuss avoiding name calling in speeches and courtesy in rhetoric. It cites a transcript and mentions audience applause when a rival is named. Other lines touch on life, nature, and pets, with mispunctuated dialogue and scattered reflections.
A fragmentary report describes a political figure aboard a sinking steamship Sle as crew and passengers scramble to safety. The Statesman reacts with cautious optimism to a back-to-the-land movement as rescue efforts continue amid rising tension and confusion.
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