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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1917

Page

3

Silo Bound Mystery Chapter XXI Continues

In a dramatic scene, Alaire persuades Dave to a risky plan as Longoria closes in. Dolores returns with three house servants while Father O Malley performs a hasty church wedding, insisting on a public understanding of the ceremony. The quartet exits with altered fates.

Dave Alatre Longoria Alaire Dolores Father O'Malley Law Pather O'Malley Fenet

The Man of Destiny and a Mexican General

Alaire schemes to force Longorio to honor her marriage to Dave while Father O Malley baits the ambitious ruler. Longorio berates, contemplates choicess between glory and love as the trio negotiates safety, loyalty, and survival amid a looming political trap.

Mr. Austin Longorio Father O'Malley Dake Longoria Allaire

Old weapons echo in new schemes of war

A historical overview notes that many so called new World War era weapons trace to ancient methods. Early incendiaries and chemical pungent devices evolved from Chinese rockets and Greek fire, with later European adaptations and naval flame tactics.

Europe

Detroit Name Changes and the Walled City Claim

Detroit was established about 114 years ago and named Detroit after trying six other cognomens. Early titles included You-do-ii-gu and Woh-we-n-tun-ong before settling on Detroit, with Fort Pontchartrain defining the walled village. Old records note the fort’s construction left Detroit isolated inside a wall, earning the nickname the Walled City of the United States.

Detroit Fort Pontchartrain Ita Walla United States

Boston man saves drowning girl to win bride

Ludger Gagne Jr of Boston, who lost an arm and a leg in accidents, saved Louise King of Winchester from drowning at Revere Beach. They became engaged, then married at the Manchester Municipal Building chapel, with the bride age twenty.

New York Ludger Gagne, Jr Boston Louise King Winchester Mass Revere Beach Gagne Boston Harbor Boston Light Miss King Louise Cruise Manicipa Building

Mars First Aid to Cupid in Gates Mills

Two lovers in Gates Mills, Ohio, wed years ago against parents. Annulment followed, then Bailey’s graduation from Ohio University and commission in the artillery. Now they marry again as he heads to France, turning a small town’s social scene.

Gates Mills Charles 8. Bailey Ohio Hold Artillery Addie Schmunk Robert J. Schmunk Batley Ohio University France

Likely Jail Term Ends But George Wilkins Stays

Trackensack New Jersey ten months into Bergen county jail for Englewood Golf Club embezzlement. During his term George Wilkins gained fame by songs aided election votes and hosted Christmas events. Despite plots to shift him away he will remain as the sheriff's confidential clerk after release.

Trackensack N. J George Wilkins Englewood Bergen County George Sherrif Guarter

Red White and Blue Hogs Rouse Hutchinson Grower

L. H. Griffeth of Hutchinson Kansas promotes patriotic swine raising with red white and blue hogs. He ships in corn valued at 1605 dollars per bushel to feed his Duroc Reds Chester Whites and Sapphires blue hogs.

Hutchinson Kan L. H. Griffeth Chester Griffeth Therata

Rivalry at Ft Harrison Shapes Squad Drill Tale

A Indianapolis News account notes rivalry between student officers in National Guard training and novices at Ft Harrison. A young student commander led a squad through complex formations and a knotty drill, finally resolving the issue with a stern command amid prior Guardsmen in the group.

Ft. Harrison National Guard Indianapolis News

Hard knocked but hopeful charwoman finds new home

A hard-working charwoman moves to a tiny two room cottage after leaving a brutal husband. A neighbor laments her fate, but she insists she is happier there, saying her husband can no longer throw her down cellar stairs since there are none left. The tale from Pearson's Weekly centers on resilience and domestic struggle.

Pearson's Weekly

Indiana Congressman Distributes Seeds With Fine Warning

An Indiana congressman allegedly sent seed packets to constituents in envelopes bearing a plastic warning that private use carries a $300 penalty. A supporter then wrote that the message would prevent planting seeds in a private garden and asked for a way to use them privately without paying the fine.

Indiana Indianapolis News

City Club Window Gossip Sparks Quiet Banter

Two elderly New York clubmen rest in a lounge by Fifth Avenue watching the throngs. Charles B. Towns sits nearby as a striking middle aged woman passes by in a handsome turnout. The men joke about age and looking, then resume their gaze.

New York Fifth Avenue Charles B. Towns Man

World Brent cereal yields range 16 to 19 billion bushels

The normal yield of the six Brent cereals is reported to range from 16 billion to 19 billion bushels, reflecting typical production levels across observed periods.

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