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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1926

Page

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You Yankees and the Boca Blanca Basin Deal

Caleb in Bora Blanca basin selects a potential dam site while internal power plays unfold at Cox and Hinckley over watershed options. Warner reveals a personal land investment tied to the Boca Blanca deal, prompting a tense exchange about who owns the basin and timing of payments as Bettty Clinton lingers as a final element in the plot.

Caleb Hermanos Canyon Baxter el Nido Cilston Bora-Blanca Hermanos Cox Hinckley Warner Mr. Cox Boca- Blanca Wharton Eoy Boca Blanca Callente Borg-Blance Looted Cor Ness Hillrim Cater Hlickley New England Grasshopper Boca-Bianca Betty Clinton

Caleb sees stormy California works and a wanderer

In heavy rains Caleb oversees the dam and filtration project in California with a closing ceremony planned for August. He notices a distressed man, Johnson, a potential Baxter link, then visits Golden to view a Jean Carquinez exhibition, desiring to own the piece La Yenays amid the sunset of a distant plain.

Cahvah Caleb Hinckley Big Dam Guleb McCarthy Burns Johnson Baxter Golden Curbstone Real Denis Calleb Jean Ezquinez Merico Carquinez Casey

Density and Inverse Square of Smoke Visualized

A description explains how smoke density varies with distance from a source. At one foot radius from the center, particles are close and light is nearly blocked, making smoke appear black. At two feet, particles are farther apart, more light passes, and smoke lightens. Beyond a certain distance, interference ceases and smoke becomes nearly invisible.

Romance, Inc A wedding sale in disguise

A bride family uses selling tactics to encourage a match, presenting the groom as desirable and staging home comforts like a crackling fire and meals to win approval. The article notes a subtle, instinctive salesmanship guiding the engagement and marriage.

Velvet in Favor for Winter Wear Fashion Trends

The Kansas City Ster report notes velvet dominates winter wear with rich furs dyed in new colors. Designers showcase eclectic silhouettes with shorter coats, bolero accents, and corseted shapes, while inventive draping highlights shoulders and wrists and blue and navy contrasts appear in ensembles.

Valvets Kansas City Ster

Evening gowns in two fabrics color contrast at Patou show

A New York Times fashion note details gowns using two fabrics and colors. A Patou ensemble features white velvet waist and black velvet skirt with a white sash and crystal bead bands. The bodice and back create a U shaped yoke, with a capelike line, finished by a black velvet coat.

New York Times Patou

Suede Calf Leggings For Blustery Winter Weather

Suede calf leggings designed for outdoor wear on chill days feature deep pile suede calf with a soft texture and rich appearance. Some styles show reptilian effects with contrasting edgings, fancy buckles, bone buttons or zipper fastenings. Available in new fabric colors such as tan brown gray green blue and black.

Fur Trimmings Elevate Coats With Discreet Taste

The piece notes fur accents as a refined distinction on coats, emphasizing discretion and restrained use. It highlights models lacking fur neckpieces for those seeking bold contrast, praising meticulous finish and careful stitching as key design features.

Coconut Oil Soap Eases Hard Water Cleaning

A tip from the era suggests using 100 percent coconut oil soap to soften hard water. The soap helps generate quick, generous suds, cleans effectively, and rinses clean, offering a practical solution where hard water hampers lather.

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