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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1908

Page

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Hidden Perils and a Dying Moment in Regards

In a sunlit October afternoon at Winterfield Lor raine Gaventon rushes to see Una Trenham but finds the drive interrupted by family formalities and unspoken grief. Rourke Trenham's tension over Una's health and Athol Vere's quiet support frame a crisis of love, duty, and a looming political bid, as Una passes and the two men confront the bill that could shape their futures.

Winterfield Lorraine Gaventon Trenham Slater Rourke Atay Hare Una Lorraine Juno Nar- Towany Une Brent Inia Papa Rupert Don Tie Draco Hampton House Vere Athol Nyorraine Milks Shefford Stelevert Shoe Lorrain Miss Shefford Torraine Tresham Misa Shefford Lome Atton Hohve Cottage Dr. Vers Mise Shefford Joan Rupert's Rest Ana Athiol Mr. Gaveston Dr. Vere Trenhuua Howard Rourke Unn Trenhaw Hahge Horton Newley Rourke ‘Trenham Snut A 'Crenham Bankera Lords Abram Bartle Yenham Hazlitt

Candlefish oil cure for consumption in Alaska natives

Natives of Alaska dried candlefish to extract oil for medicinal use. The fish, about the size of two finches, were buried until decaying then boiled to release oil poured into large wooden containers. Consumptives drank the oil and bathed in it, with witnesses claiming weeks of treatment restored health and vigor.

Alaaka Ifo Locke

Pleaxora Trip Notes From A Wry Family Scene

A fragmented dialogue shows a mother asking Frank if he packed for a trip. He jokes about toothbrush and going away on vacation. Edyth reveals a mislaid heart and a humorous exchange about lost heat and a proposal. Grayce confirms the moment, while Long-1 laments debts to mother and landlady.

Frank Mia

Kaiser's War Talk Suppressed Interview Revealed

The New York World prints an alleged authentic synopsis of Kaiser Wilhelm’s interview with Dr. William Bayard Hale. It claims the Kaiser criticized King Edward, asserted Germany as Europe’s dominant power, and predicted an inevitable pan European war. He blamed Britain’s decline since the Boer War and claimed Russia was ineffectual after Japan war losses.

New York World New World Kaiser Wilhelm Wiliam Bayard Hale Hohenzollern Bergen Norway Edward Great Britain Germany Europe Magland France Rusala Japan Transvaal Orange Free State

Wood Discusses War Tactics and Aerial Weapons

General Leonard Wood, back from Europe, predicts Germany and America must unite to counter Japan. He notes Zeppelin dirigibles, airplanes, and Wright brothers as pivotal in future warfare. He reports peaceful Philippines but urges freer trade and describes Philippine scouts as among the finest soldiers.

Leonard Wood New York Europe Gen. Grant Department of the East Governor's Island Wood Philippines France Germany Theywky Wright Brothers Gen. Wood Farmara Hasaki

Spares From the Wires and Political Entries

Spares from the Wires reports G P Dnglehardt returning to New York from Guatemala with bee specimens. I L De la Barra named Mexican ambassador to Washington. Thomas McGrath of St Louis jailed four years for false returns. Rev Dr Myron W Haynes resigns Delmar Avenue Baptist St Louis. Col William I Tucker to undergo Bright's disease operation. J W Solomon in Salt Lake City survives a fall amid 4 000 volt wires.

G. P. Dngelhardt New York Guatemala I. L. de la Barra Huriqte Creel Washington Thomas McGrath St. Louis Cro Myron W. Haynes Chicago Delmar Avenue Baptist Church Enowies William I. Tucker John A. Logan Bright J. W. Soloman Salt Lake City

Fruit Tree Buying Hints From Wisconsin Horticultural Society

A Wisconsin State Horticultural Society bulletin guides fruit tree buyers and nurserymen. It stresses buying from reliable firms, winter purchases for early spring delivery, and proper handling of trees that arrive late or need heeling in. It also describes grafting, aftercare, and modern brace-and-cement methods to save decaying trees.

Wisconsin State Horticultural Society

Timing lime on wheat ground by drilling with fertilizer

A subscriber asks if lime can be drilled with a wheat drill and if two hundred pounds per acre is enough. Experts advise drilling lime before sowing to avoid harming sprouts, noting 1000 to 3000 pounds per acre common in many cases. Large but infrequent applications benefit very acid soils over years, with the indirect value of lime in unlocking soil nutrients emphasized.

Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin Thia Indiana

White Chinese Geese Oldest Breed With Profitable Color Feathers

White Chinese geese, also called White Swan Geese, are an ancient breed with slender necks and orange bills. They mature early, weigh 12 to 18 pounds when fat, and produce high quality down and feathers selling at premium. Eggs per hen range up to 100 to 120 under farm conditions, with strong hatchability and long potential life.

Wa Wen

Rhode Island Reds Prove Best for Winter Laying

Farm notes from Indiana Farmer advocate Rhode Island Reds for steady winter through spring laying. Emphasize early hatched pullets, ample ventilation, clean runs with straw, nitrogen rich feed, careful rationing, gentle handling, cleanliness, vermin control, and avoiding overcrowding. advice applies to any breed.

Rhode Island R. J J. H. Haynes Indiana Farmer

Celery Gardening Tips From a Weekly Witness

Many gardeners favor buying celery plants but experts advise raising them. Start seeds in shallow boxes near a sunny window or hot bed, transplant to a cold frame at two to three inches high, and keep slightly shaded and watered. Do not transplant prematurely or allow the tap root to remain intact.

Dry milk powder butter and poultry housing notes

Prof L I Van Slyke predicts perfect dry milk powder butter will reduce weight and costs in transport and inspection. Housing poultry should be prepared in late summer or fall to keep fowls warm, dry, and comfortable. The St Joseph Gazette quotes that the sweetest words in English are enclosed find check. A New York Press remark notes penalties for not spending on pleasures through wasteful investments.

L. I. van Slyke Geneva The St. Joseph Investmenta New York Press

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