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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1906

Page

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Red Storm the Days of Daniel Boone Chapter XIV

In a continuation set at night near a stockade, Le Bland plans a risky escape from a block house with Ebony’s help while Andrew aids a Frenchman’s effort to flee. Captain Boone and Mr. Alston marshal defenders as Indians attack, wounding Alston and forcing a tense stand to protect women and children.

Andrew Boopeghorough le Blond Massa Boone de Gater Andrews Ebony Aleton le Bland Rosalthead Mr. Alston Thesa Walla Alston Yvaniah Captain Boone Daniel Boone Mr. Fleming Thia Joe Logston Vesuvius Stockades Flemings Loguton Daniel Boour Alléra Exid Joel Joal Allence Boone Rosaliho the Forester Durance Pionvars Howsey Waa Logston Masse le Mand Massn Forester Bhony Asta

Beapoken Exchange Between Misses De Mure and Gaddie

In a Denver Times excerpt Miss De Mure declines meeting new suitors saying she cares not. Miss Gaddie reacts surprised by De Mure’s sudden claim of being selected.

Miss de Mure

Burglardon Clergy Restore Old Byetallan Church

In Burglardon Bil Sykes notes plans to restore the old Byetallan church. Jimmy Jackson exclaims disbelief about the alleged church theft. Report reflects local reaction in the New Orleans Times-Democrat.

Burglardon Bil Sykes Jimmy Jackson New Orleans Times

Intelligence ranking of insects from ants to moths

The excerpt ranks insects by intelligence, placing ants at the top, followed by wasps, bees, and then butterflies and moths. It notes battles as hopelessly stupid in comparison.

Prosperous Japanese and hidden destitution remark

The report notes that prosperous Japanese generally appear well fed clothed and housed yet some inhabitants are very poor. It highlights clean habits and cheerfulness with little untidiness. A remark about age and concealment is mentioned in a Philadelphia Press fragment.

Japan

How did Jack escape a marriage to Miss De Turmond

The Cleveland Leader quote shows a humorous exchange about an attempted marriage escape. A tongue in cheek note references Miss De Turmond and Jack, with casual banter on women’s accuracy in throwing. A fragment mentions Berlin trains and special compartments for passengers with domes.

Misa Jack Miss de Turmond Cleveland

Russian Admiral’s account legacy of Far East battle

Publication in Novoe Vremya relays Admiral Rojestvensky’s assertion that Tsushima favored Russia’s rivals claim. He asserts Tsarist forces were surprised by Togo’s maneuvers and that British ships gathered at Welinwet to receive orders to destroy Russia if Japan failed. The minister of marine investigates potential court martial for the Russian commander.

Nobatvensky Saya John Bell Toso Rojestvensky Peteraburg Novoe Vrenyas Minister of Marine Wel- Hi-Wet Togo Marine Great Britain Wel-nal-wek

Polish Patriots in America Seek a Free Poland

The Polish League in America acts as a de facto government in exile with a Central Committee guiding 45,000 members across nations. Delegates fund operations, vow a republic based on US-style constitution, and plan monuments and schools while aiding deserters from Russia. Buffalo conference allocated about $60,000 for statues and education.

Russia Polish League National League Leagie Gort New York America London Paris Beriin St. Petersburg Warnay Central Committee League Ithig Buffalo Koscinska Washington Pennsylvana

Notable Figures and Oddities From a Fragmented Era

An OCR style snapshot mentions Jacob Astor’s income at 80000 a year Andrew Carnegie golf and fishing habits Gen Chaffee debating Berkeley or Piedmont residence L White Bushey Secretary to Speaker Cannon noted as adept Danville Tennessee Judge Bond Democratic governor candidate Capt Frank Jrutz set for Oklahoma governorship at 82 Senator Pettus Alabama wife made shirt and socks in Selma Pennsylvania Congressman Graham teased over intermittent whiskers in Capitol building remark about punctuation of his whiskers

Tolin Jacob Astor Andrew Carnegie Gen Chaffee Berkeley Tiedmont Cal L. White Bushey Cannon Tenn Frank Jrutz Oklahoma Senator Pettua Alabama Selma Aln Aln., Whom Not, In the Capital, Congrramman Craham Pennsylvania Hoe Graham

Loubet Declines Third Term in French Presidency

The article reports that President Loubet will not seek a third term as France faces a presidential transition. It notes candidates discussed for succession, a movement to pressure Loubet for a third term, and criticism of his government over graft accusations and political persecution. M. Fauleries, president of the Senate, is cited as a leading candidate.

Peealitent France National Assembly Veraiilles Loubet Brent Congress M. Fauleries Senate

La Follette Sworn In as Wisconsin Senator

Robert M. La Follette was sworn in Thursday as a United States Senator from Wisconsin. Ten minutes before the session began the Republican cloakroom door opened and Senator Spooner entered with the new colleague, causing a mild sensation amid known bitterness.

Wisconsin Senators Welcome La Follette To Senate Desk

Political tensions surfaced as Spooner and La Follette prepared to take oaths. The cloak room arranged escort duties while Spooner introduced La Follette to several Senators. Wisconsin House members and fans greeted the pair in the galleries.

Spooner Mr. LaQollette Mr. la Follette Wisconsin

Soa House Heated by Steam in Sod Home

A steam heating plant in a sod house shows civilization pushing westward. Frank Gillispie, a well-to-do farmer near Bone Steel City, has just installed a modern Gillispie heating system, bringing steam heat to his seven room home.

Frank Gillispie Bonesteel Gnegstern Gillispie

Pink Pills Promote Health for Women and Sufferers

A testimonial from Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek Michigan describes years of illness including nervous headaches back pain and weak health. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing Jeucorrhoea headaches and restoring strength and vitality. The genuine pills are sold by druggists and the Dr Williams Medicine Company of Schenectady New York.

Arthur Conklin Coldwater Battle Creek Mich Jeucorrhosa Dr. Williams

Bracelet sale remark sparks refined gold banter

A Philadelphia Press snippet records a playful exchange as a salesman touts a bracelet to Mrs Nu rite. She agrees to buy, reassured by the claim that it is made of refined gold, with a humorous line about detesting anything that ain't veined.

Regular Desperaidoea Drivers and Language Debate

A francophone authority calls chauffeur provincial and linked to outlaw. Rodrick defends motorist term while highlighting chauffeurs who act like outlaws. Van Albert challenges the label and urges plain speech about drivers.

Rodrick France van Albert

Proposal Sparks Surprise Reveal at Katharine’s Home

Time for Action and Hya-So Tom proposed to Katharine in a tense moment. Erma asks if anyone prompted the move, while Katharine’s brother, hidden under the sofa, shouts a frantic warning about suffocation.

Hya Tom Katharine

Mull's Grape Tonic Promoted as Constipation Cure

An advertisement style health Q and A touts Mull's Grape Tonic as a guaranteed cure for constipation and stomach trouble. It argues neglect, poor diet, and lack of exercise cause constipation, warns against laxatives, and claims the tonic strengthens the intestines with Concord grape juice. Available through druggists, with a free bottle offer for first-time users.

Mull Pam Muill Grapa Tomro Co Thin Ave Rock Island

Fragmented Label Clarifies Drug Ingredient Date

OCR reads a fragment claiming a genuine item includes a date and number on the label and warns to take nothing else from the sour druggist. The readable bits imply a packaging note urging strict label compliance and avoiding additional ingredients.

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Joel Robinson Hbony New Orleans Times- Democrat Misa Wytheropp Canesie Hatuce Ozar Engh Berlin Doma England President Loubet LA Follette Senator la Follette
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