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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1926

Page

3

Windigo at Ogoke foes rally Ojibway aid

In a tense plea Michel rallies Ojibway hunters to join Steele and David in avenging Laflamme’s Windigo scare at Ogoke. Across winter trails, they plot secrecy to trap Laflamme’s post, recovering missing men, freeing captives, and reopening trade without fear.

Lnok Lafamme Ogoke Lake Ogoke Black Baptiste Antone Michel Rosa Lafiamme Pierre Atala Michel Hema Laflamme Ogole Walling River Lafiaiume Walling Indiana Windigo Jacques Steele St. Onge Tete Boule David Gar Denise Monsieur Steele Monsieur Dennie St. Onge Nouth Wailing Walling Valley Big Antoine Hapdlate Latlamme Wagosh Tocota Aultralia Nigat Poat

Love at First Hand in Life and Romance

The piece discusses how early love precedes words and social conventions, describing couples who connect through proximity and touch rather than dialogue. Louise Townsend Nicoll notes lovers form bonds by shared activities and near observation, avoiding talk and lengthy exchanges until facts are needed.

Gret Band Firat Louise Townsend Nicoli

Made Millions Laugh Dan Rice Circus Star Biography

The article recounts Dan Rice born Daniel McLaren a child nicknamed for an old clown, rising as acrobat and clown with Seth B Howe, later Spaulding's circuit partner, then a Civil War era figure. After war, fortunes faltered until Adam Forepaugh hired him at 35000 yearly, later 1000 weekly, retiring in 1882. Noted for lavish charity including a 32000 gift to Lincoln for wounded soldiers. Died in February 1880.

Dan Rice Daniel McLaren Seth B. Howe Spauld Ing Adam Lorepaugh Lincoln

Monkeys as Pets In Pattani Attract Attention

Monkeys are popular with Pattani residents with most kept as pets. Nearly every household has one or two monkeys chained in a doorway while locals walk about with monkeys tethered to long rope collars.

Pattani

Raised Waistline for Summer Gowns in 1926 Paris Displays

A Paris fashion report from the New York Herald-Tribune outlines mid season Paris Haute Couture shows predicting a rising waistline for summer frocks. It notes Parisiennes favoring belts at the natural waist and a variety of sleeve styles, with embroidery, piping, and decorative details proliferating across designs from makers like Vionat, Jeanne Langin, Martial et Armand, and Lucien Lelong.

Parl Haute Couture Paris New York Herald-Tribune Parisienna Vionat Jeanne Langin Martial Et Armand Lucien Lelong Paul Potret Parisiennes Ritz Claridge Bala de Boulogne Othans

Green Rough Straw Sports Sailor Hat Draws Attention

A green rough straw sports sailor hat with black, green, and red grosgrain bands captivates the wearer, described as charming and likely to win the heart of a young admirer.

Chapeau Misac

Light Colored Day Gloves Describe Style and Fit

Glove guidance notes light colored gloves for day wear with sports clothes in antelope chamoin or washable fabrics. Colors include white natural gray or beige to match stockings. Styles described are loose pull-ons with over stitched seams and simple edges. Eight button length creased at wrist deemed correct.

New Hemline Styles Show Daring Evening Gowns

Couturiers unveil new hemline options with daring gowns featuring shorter fronts and longer backs. Descriptions highlight a sleek shine to the heels and occasional banded georgette folds for color and texture.

Linens in Vogue for Kiddies Split Wardrobe Display

Linen fashion coverage notes shops dedicating windows to linen costumes for children and siblings. Simple suits for small boys and pantie frocks for girls appear in white and pastel shades with hand blocked prints and English delineation. Clocked linens and modern art touches gain recognition in children’s wear and sport mats.

Black Taffeta Frock With Circular Skirt Fashion

A black taffeta frock features a wide circular skirt and bands of tan beige and taupe georgette at the hem. A pink evening frock uses rose red and violet georgette at the skirt join with hosiery. Plaited ruffles and flutings decorate fracks and panels, signaling a softer silhouette.

Petticoats Revealed Under Outer Garments Change Fashion Norms

The article describes petticoats intentionally shown beneath coats with matching fabric and bishop cuffs, signaling a shift in fashion norms. It notes wearers must reveal the undergarment to meet regulation length and demonstrates a reversal of traditional modesty standards.

Period Evening Dress and Slanting Hem Line

The article notes period evening dresses with hems fourteen to eighteen inches above the floor and a fashionable New York night life vibe. It highlights vivid taffeta shades from blue to greens, with large robe de style skirts, clusters of flowers, lace or tulle bands, and demure necklines.

New York

Colorel Luggage Featured With Bright Leather Boxes

The advertisement highlights Colorel luggage sponsored by the mode, showcasing dressings, large hat boxes in bright-colored leathers, and 26 tan or black, plus 10 black bound with color.

Colorel Mode

Fragmentary medical ad notes for Lydia and Vita Vitae

A jumble of period advertising phrases mentions Lydia 2 Plu Vegetable Compound and Pinkham Medicine. References various places and people including Texas Nebraska and Lynn Mana. Implied testimonials and calls for women to take the remedy appear amid garbled text.

Ram Mins Pierson Pinkham Lynn Mana Ton Texas Tingle

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