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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
3
A fragmentary puzzle list appears with numerous numbered clues across letters and definitions. Word fits are incomplete, leaving many entries unresolved and interspersed with stray phrases and garbled text.
In Cyril McNeile’s continuation as Sapper, Bulldog Drummond and Phyllis confront Carl Peterson’s Black Gang. The plot tosses in Petersom’s Bolshevik foes, a daring rescue, and a tense three handed war as tactics turn deadly and the heroine faces a perilous moment.
Two men approach a derelict house near Barking Creek seeking a private deal. Local legends of a skeleton and a hanging corpse linger, but superstition masks a nefarious plan as they hurry inside to meet others before dawn.
In a dim room, six men gather as Zaboleff introduces a feared chief and warns of a masked, ruthless gang haunting London. The leader Waldock reveals a late arrival and the need to act fast as fear grows over vanished money and looming danger.
A terse report describes a clash between rival outlaw bands, each shrouded in mystery, prompting fear and caution. Authorities report no clear motives or suspects as investigators probe the dangerous encounter.
The Scots strive to curb the old joke of frugality while scholars study antiquity of jokes. Humor evolves as old gags reappear or wear new outfits, with excursions into new fields risky and unprofitable. The plumber joke, a staple of various publications, may fade if joke writers lose their muse and fresh material.
Ornithologists claim the red squirrel ranks among the woods most damaging pests. They say it preys on young birds and eggs, similar to hunting cats, and chews holes in buildings to store provisions for winter.
Instructions explain placing letters in white spaces to form horizontal and vertical words. Numbers mark starting letters per clues dated below, with definitions for horizontal words to the first black square and vertical words to the next black square below. Black spaces unused, all words dictionary terms except proper names.
An advertisement touts Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for women during the Change of Life, claiming rapid relief from backache nervousness and other symptoms. It cites a Columbia South Carolina testimonial from Mrs. Houtey and notes a large canvass with 98 of 100 reporting benefits.
Beaton notes Maud visiting an astrologer to learn the best time to marry. The astrologer, upon a quick look, advised her to seize the first opportunity.
In a Penn State Froth item, Awful Speed quotes a woman who can speak three languages, while Spud calls her a triple threat. The playful exchange showcases linguistic versatility and humor within the campus chatter.
Dialogue fragment shows a tense exchange about belief and trust. A character questions the credibility of another while a third party weighs speaking to a father figure, hinting at relationship and social timing. The exchange centers on truth, delay, and eventual commitment.
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