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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1911

Page

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Washington plans for navy budget drawn up

Washington estimates for the navy department for the next fiscal year are complete except for the provision for new ships. Two first class battleships are expected to be recommended. President Taft urged to press James Wilson to withdraw from his cabinet in Iowa and Minnesota Free Methodists resolutions adopted at Plymouth, Indiana.

Navy Department Taft James Wilson Agriculture Conference of Free Methodists Iowa Minnesota Plymouth

Will for old estate funds Iowa poorhouse home

In Lake Milla 61 year old Ole Cloven left a 50000 dollar estate to executors to build a home for aged poor at the center of his farm with 1000 dollars to six relatives. Separate items report a park attack on a 3 month old in Oxkaloosa, a Gideons convention in Fort Dodge, and various Iowa news items including trials, injuries, and local events.

Ole Cloven Lake Milla Park Aquir- Tel Warren Bridgeman Oxkaloosa Christian Commercial Gideona Fort Dodge A.B. T. More Gideon Jones County William K. Hodge Keokuk William A. Blair Morning Star Steamship John Roy Hodge T. B. Neeley D. D New Orleans M. E Shenandoah School Board Mason City Bragsington Altoona Grinnell Iowa Central William Bartell A. V. Storm State College Ames Rock Island Colfax Red Cross Sociery James Laughery Gorin W. G. Blouse Fox River Baptist Association Bloomfield Baptist Church Milton R. H. Dolliver Hot Springs Black Hills The Methodist Church P. S. Nagard Swea City Andrew Anderson Miller Charlton Kansas City and St. Paul Charles Young Ottumwa Thomas McGrath C. A. Lubing Bank of Grafton Rock Island Bridge Des Moines Lee Galva Methodist Episcopal Church Neelson F. C. Bissin Garrett Institute Henry J. Coker Philadelphia Eewin Locke Topeka Wade C. Barclay Chicago Bedford Clarinda A. A. Wright Bank of Kent Kent Creston Oxline W.H. Hoar Wright Frank Gotch Hackenschmidt Red Cross Knights Templar Lodge General Assembly of Presbyterian Church Iowa Chautauqua Alliance Chautauqua Atute Fourth Iowa Cavalry Mount Pleasant Y. M. Co Majin Street G. G. Mayer Brighton Waterloo John W. Noyes Evanston Uls Dartmouth College Edmund Noyes William Hansford Odd Fellows’ Orphans Co. D. Jones Perry Wilbur Moore Mut- Tay Maxwell District Court Wil Gale Tabor Noelke-Lyons Manufacturing Co Burlington Hasmer Mills McGregor W. J. Green Traer John J. Monerief Crawford County Denison John Desmnlock Albin

Laurier Defeated as Conservatives Win Canada Election

Canada elected a Conservative majority over Liberal rule led by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Ontario delivered sweeping victories for the opposition while Quebec reduced Liberal seats. seven Laurier cabinet ministers were defeated. Prime Minister designate Robert L. Borden would lead a strengthened parliament with a policy of imperial trade expansion and US reciprocity blocked. Taft expressed sharp disappointment at the Canadian loss for reciprocity.

Montreal Wilfrid Laurier United States Dominion of Canada Laurier Dominion Ontario Canada Robert L. Borden Conservative Thea Fielding-Knox American Congress Empire Quebec Liberal Party Saskatchewan Sir Wilfrid Laurier Quebec East Finance Fielding Paterson Frederick Borden MacKenzie King Labor Sydney Fisher Agriculture George P. Graham William Templeman British Columbia Nova Scotia Tafts Kalamazoo Mich Taft Tuam

Odd Fellows Bar Hotel Men Barred From Admission

The Sovereign Grand Lodge adopted an amendment to the constitution barring hotel keepers licensed to sell intoxicating liquor from Odd Fellows membership by a vote of 189 to 15 in Indianapolis.

Odd Fellows Bar Indianapolis Ind Odd Fellows Order Kia Sovereign Grand Lodge

Typhoons Threaten Formosa Losses Reported by Pananiw Maru

Advices from the steamer Pananiw Maru describe deadly typhoons in Formosa causing heavy loss of life and significant property damage, with reports reaching Victoria British Columbia. The dispatch highlights widespread devastation and impacts on coastal communities.

Victoria B. C Formosa

Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised Cure Story

A vintage advertisement urges relief for backache and kidney issues. It presents a testimonial from Henry Loom of Liberty Street Sturgeon Bay, praising Doan's Kidney Pills as providing quick relief and a permanent cure after doctors failed. Poster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the product at 50 cents.

Henry Loom Eshardt Liberty Bt Forge Sturgeon Bay Win Saya Doan Milburn Co Buffalo, N

Added 'Em Up Gun Sparks Yardage Talk

A terse exchange features Hix and Dix debating a gun marked for 450 yards while claiming two barrels could extend to 800 yards. The dialogue hints at a boast over practical use and a concealed capability.

Hix Diz Dix

One Cure for Sarcaam and the Hat

A man named Bunsen mocks his wife’s new hat then laughs it off after she presents a bill for retrimming. He pays $18.24 and claims the hat is corrected, ending his habit of criticizing bats.

Bunsen

Qualified Prayer Brings Humorous Household Test

Marion refuses to say grace after being forced to eat onions by her aunt in charge while her mother lies ill. The aunt declares she must sit at the table until ready to pay it, and Marion finally yields to the joke of prayer, muttering a reluctant petition about onions and gratitude.

Marion

Family gains from Postum trial after initial doubt

A Minnesota family recalls a mother’s second attempt at Postum after a weak first brew. The father, previously fond of coffee, found Postum surprisingly good and healthier. he no longer suffers dyspepsia. The children also thrive, and the son attributes their health to Postum. The ad invites readers to read The Road to Wellville and notes new letters appear periodically.

Orst Minnesota

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