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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1925

Page

3

The Black Gang and the Sapper Night Escape

In a perilous covert clash Drummond fights to rescue Phyllis as an electrical trap and a lethal gang siege unfold. A fox electrocuted by a live fence signals the danger, and Phyllis is carried away in a car by Count Zadowa and associates. Drummond is cornered, vowing to act within five minutes or face a grim threat to his wife.

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Spotlight on the minister in Century Magazine excerpt

A Century Magazine excerpt argues the minister becomes a solitary figure, elevated by church rituals and public reverence. It contrasts public persona with the real self, suggesting the clergy lose vitality as they maintain a ceremonious, isolated stance.

Fountain Beach Century Magazine

Grow Christmas Trees for Money in Eastern States

Forestry officials of the U S Department of Agriculture say growing small evergreens for Christmas trade is better than indiscriminate cutting. Prices rose sharply since the 1920s, with spruce and fir trees valued at up to several dollars on city streets, and plantations near consuming centers show promise for a profitable business.

United States Department of Agriculture Exatern Middle Western States Enyo

Bear Photographer Spooked by Bear While Filming in Allegheny Park

A forestry student camping with two friends in Allegheny park left his camera on a fallen log to seek a view. A bear browsed nearby and triggered the camera when the student fled in fear. The plate exposed shows the student fleeing and the bear investigating the log.

Bear Allegheny Park

Protect Farm Machinery From Weather in Winter

Farm machinery and implements should be stored under shelter and kept in good repair to save time and money next spring. Clean off dirt, grease bright parts, apply grease to prevent rust, and recoat painted parts during winter. Proper storage extends life and efficiency says NC State College agriculture engineer D B Weaver.

Weaver Department of Agronomy North Carolina State College

Alarming Decline in Work Horses and Mules

United States Department of Agriculture reports a sharp drop in work horses and mules. Many animals supplying the demand are around seven years old, making good colts valuable. Breeding mares to the best draft stock can boost future supply, despite higher upfront costs, with heredity “like begets like” guiding decisions.

United States Department of Agriculture

Cows Comforted Indoors In Frosty Nights

Farmers urge dairy operations to house cows indoors during frost risk. Nighttime barns with ample straw and bedding prevent milk losses and keep cows comfortable. Observers note milk yields drop one to two pounds if cows remain outdoors in light frost. Early cold rain and snowstorms worsen conditions for exposed cattle.

Old Tire Tubes Useful for Quick Repairs

A faded report suggests repurposing used tire tubes for protecting bottles from breaking, preventing surface scarring, and forming a waterproof cover for the auto coil. It notes tubes can be cut and bent to insulate and seal, offering practical home and automotive uses.

Honey color grading standards described by U.S. agriculture department

The United States Department of Agriculture explains honey color grades from water white to dark and notes two subdivisions extra white and extra light amber to satisfy western beekeepers. The improved color grader aims for consistent scoring despite higher cost.

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Size and Management of Litters Decide Profit

A Kansas State Agricultural College expert outlines pig production costs and management strategies to maximize brood sow efficiency. He emphasizes selected foundation sows, proper body conformation, varied feeds beyond corn, and steady shelter to reduce losses.

Kansas State Agricultural College Mr. Elling Elling

Cutting Out Old Canes in the Raspberry Patch

After harvest the grower should remove and burn old canes to prevent disease and insect eggs. Weeding out weak canes increases vigor, and more canes may be removed in spring to reduce numbers per row for better fruiting.

Fragmented Nature Notes And Weathered Insights

A jumble of antiquated lines discusses health, coal values, and animal depredations, noting the equivalence of coal to distillate and labeling the rat as the worst animal. It mentions leaves as fertilizer and slag mulch protecting roses and shrubs from frost, with scattered musings on time and brain power.

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Million Strong Legionary Leader McQuigg Recruits for Growth

John Read profiles Joht Ren McQuigg banker and World War I hero from Cleveland Ohio, praised for turning the American Legion’s slogan Million Strong into reality. Born in Wooster Ohio, he led the One Hundred Eleventh Engineers, served in France, became brigadier general in 1921, later built a Cleveland bank, and steered national and Ohio Legion campaigns.

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Roasts Highlight Gridiron Dinner at Legion Convention

At the national convention in Omaha, the Roasts served as the feature item on the menu. Attendees included chief department adjutants, American Legion Press Association members, visiting editors, and Legion officials.

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