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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
3
A jumble of kitchen tips discusses pricking potato skins to vent steam, shaping ice box cookies from firm dough, and storing overnight. It praises tomato juice drinks for vitamins A B C, suggests using leftover egg yolks for fillings and sauces, and offers household dust control tips with screens, mats, and boot scrapers near entrances.
An article notes that Indian trappers rode months to fort and back, trading with rivals and Hudson's Bay Company factors. A single trip could earn an extra gun powder pound, and traders issued carved "Made beaver" tokens equal in value to prime beaver skins to set the value for the next season.
The Huguenots, similar to Puritans in France, faced periods of war under leaders Coligny and Henry IV. The massacre of St Bartholomew in 1572 reduced their numbers, yet they remained influential until the 1593 Edict of Nantes granted rights. After La Rochelle’s surrender and later revocation, many fled to Prussia, Holland, Switzerland, England, Scotland, and the New World.
Joseph Wedgwood, English pottery pioneer, began learning at nine with the potworka, then started his own manufacture in 1759. Four years later he added engine turning, producing the first engine turned wares. His growing business gained royal favor with Queen Charlotte, who ordered a tea service and cream colored vases later dubbed Queen's Ware.
Mainz known as Gutenberg’s birthplace echoes with legends from Roman legions under Agricola to cathedral lore. The town’s archbishops shaped Holy Roman Empire history while a clever fiddler earned coins from the Virgin by playing in the cathedral. Becker unearthed the Shake spearé death mask linked to the Keaselstadt family.
A girl patient recovering from illness benefited from the ending of a serialized story. The conclusion provided emotional closure and renewed hope, aiding her motivation to continue treatment and engage with care routines. Medical staff noted improved mood and cooperation following the story’s finale.
Sir Bruce Porter recalls a London physician recounting a novel where the heroine’s grave illness inspired a dying patient to recover. He said the patient’s hope depended on the author allowing the heroine to live, prompting the writer to rewrite the ending to save the patient’s life.
A boy bursts in with gossip about the new neighbors, claiming a father and mother with three children are very important because one child says his father is a vegetarian. The remark underscores a playful but curious impression of newcomers.
A traveler nailed a horseshoe to a tree on the hillside road now John Bull park in Grand Rapids about 60 to 70 years ago. The oak was recently cut and a log section revealed the shoe with 54 annual growth rings indicating the tree’s age.
A Boston paper recounts an ancient tale of Tarpela, daughter of a Roman leader, lured by Sabine bracelets to betray a citadel. She breaches the gates but is killed when the Sabines throw their heavy left arm shields onto her, crushing her to death as punishment for treachery.
A historical note argues that 12 noon and 12 midnight should be written in full to avoid confusion. It criticizes common abbreviations like 12 n and 12 m and proposes writing 12 noon and 32 midnight to standardize time notation.
A visiting friend tore a window shade in Betty's room and Betty reassured her that they would move noon anyway, turning the mishap into a light moment about their plans.
Courtesy is urged as a business asset though the customer may be right or wrong. The text also questions the teuth serum and its staff, mentioning Gazettes Cotton Billiard Balls and Mat era creations.
Sunday visits and family gatherings highlighted Clermont social page. John Thompson spent time at Roy Odekirk home in Randslia while Mildred Thompson visited sister Mrs Emmett Dryer in Postville. Aubrey Guyer family dined with Ole Christianson. Ole Amundson welcomed a daughter born January 29.
Mrs Thore Thompson Sr born Engebore Danielson died at her son Thore Thompson’s home near Wadena on Sunday Jan 26 at age 87 years 5 months 15 days. Born in Numedal Norway August 10 1843 she arrived with family in 1861 after a 10 week sea voyage reaching Prairie du Chien Wis. She married Thore Thompson in 1874 and settled on an 80 acre farm near Wadena raising four children, three of whom predeceased her. Survived by son Thore Thompson and wife seven grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Thore Thompson home then Highland church with Rev G Gunston. interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers were six neighbors and friends.
A quirky local note describes happiness growing in a neighbor's garden and the caution not to take produce, reflecting small community humor and observations.
A fragment notes the Labrador duck and passenger pigeon are extinct in American game. The garbled text mentions Aimerican game, wired data, and terms like Fxtime and eorfen ding but fails to provide clear context or precise facts.
The phrase go by the hoard is explained as going over the side of a vessel during a press of cane or mast damage, indicating a hazardous action. It notes historical usage in maritime jargon and the peril of mishandling rigging or hull strain.
The article argues that wealth traditionally means material possessions owned by individuals and external to others, framing wealth as tangible assets rather than abstract value. It contrasts this with broader thoughts on wealth, hinting at nonmaterial sources of well being and social capital.
Randena Gunderson born July 20 1883 in Highland township died January 30 at Northwestern hospital Minneapolis after heart trouble. Survived by parents Embert and [Gunderson], three sisters Julia Lindelsen Amelia Dale Luella Brown and grandmother Mrs Reier Larson. Funeral held at Highland church with Rev G Gunston officiating. pallbearers six cousins. Relatives from Alexandria Springfield Milwaukee New Richland La Crosse attended despite impassable roads. Funeral brought to parental home Saturday for services Monday.
A short quotation feature from Wan Magazine noting that the world needs fewer limits in affection, attributed to Amer. The item presents a provocative aphorism on love and freedom from a periodical.
Lois Bowen, class of 1929 high school graduate, married Mahlon R. Parker of Davenport on January 12. The couple now reside in Davenport. Mrs. Parker is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bowen of the West Union Fayette road and formerly worked as a stenographer in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Parker works as a salesman for Royal Stationery Co. The Bowens visited the newlyweds in Davenport on Sunday.
Reflection on personal responsibility in shaping surroundings. Emphasizes self awareness as molders of the environment and the need for individuals to act decisively in shaping societal conditions.
A fragment cites the evil of silencing expression and robs the tam race mill of free speech. The text highlights oppression of opinion and its social impact in a protest setting.
John Barty, chief house detective of a major Chicago hotel, notes that men are as forgetful as women in leaving belongings behind in vacated rooms, reflecting on guest care and hotel routines.
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