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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
3
Alaire returns to Las Palmas to find a home warped by Ed Austins drinking and flirtations. She challenges his infidelities and holds to their bargain while tensions rise over cattle, loyalties, and a gunman named David Law. The Texas border town drama exposes class, love, and power.
Mrs Alaire Austin, a young matron from Las Palmas ranch, becomes lost in the Texas desert and wanders into ranger David Law's camp while he hunts two Mexican murderers. After an all day struggle she remains with him through the night and next day before Law changes his mind and escorts her home.
The narrative follows Alaire, a shy red headed bride who inherits Las Palmas with her husband Ed Austin. Ed’s alcoholism and murders wreck their marriage, turning the town against him while Alaire, shattered by gossip and grief, takes control of the estate. She expands ranching and experiments, enduring public scorn and personal pain.
Mrs. Austin faces a sudden spree of trouble after a Mexican officer she meets becomes obsessed and reckless. The encounter spirals as misunderstandings grow, drawing in others and threatening her safety and plans.
A maid named Hila recalls hearing Miss Alien sing in the parlor the night before. The mistress asks for her opinion and the maid replies it was grand, noting the performance sounded as if she “won gargling.”
A bystander and a motorist exchange banter about taking a ride without worrying about tires. The bystander jokes about a ticket while Chaparral provides the setting for the exchange in a casual street scene.
Wenzel Kabat, an escaped convict once active in Austin Minnesota, has been returned to the state prison to finish a life sentence for murder. Convicted for the 1906 arson death of G. McCarthy, Kabat allegedly fled after claiming to search for the farmer, later using the alias William Coles. He sought work, lived under an assumed name, and was later recaptured when a son of a packing-house owner identified his photo.
Ida Romo, a maid at 1827 Grant street, sues Mrs. Charles J. Dunn for 5500 dollars, alleging the employer's domineering manner and insistence on hurrying caused a dark basement slip that led to a shoulder injury. The suit cites fear and nagging as factors.
New York police pursue a three month old trail to recover jewels valued at 80000 dollars stolen from Mrs. Robert Winthrop in Lenox Massachusetts. Private detective work to keep the robbery secret has failed and police from neighboring cities are asked to help locate the gems. A five thousand dollar reward is offered for their return.
Pat Harry Snyder of this place narrowly escaped life imprisonment for grand larceny after being committed in July 1916. His case lay off the docket, six terms of court passed, until Deputy Sheriff Hidiny alerted the district attorney to his jailing and he was released.
An old style advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and adults, contrasting harsh remedies with a tasty fruit laxative. It promotes a 60 cent bottle, promising easy instructions on each bottle for all ages and a quick path to a healthier stomach and bowels.
A humorous exchange between a West mayor and an English tourist jokes about telephones and receivers. The mayor notes crusty behavior when workers were tied to a bankrupt phone company, and the tourist asks what they did. The punchline: they simply hung up the receiver.
Gentle advice promotes Cuticura Ointment for itchy scalps. Rub to soothe, then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Encourages daily use and offers free samples by mail with a booklet. Mail to Cuticura Dept Boston for a postcard address. Sold everywhere.
An official report states 1,200 Indians from Canadian reserves have enlisted for active service. Indians at the front are described as excellent riflemen with strong endurance. Last year they contributed over $7,000 to war funds and Indian women provided knitted socks and mufflers for soldiers. Outlook notes leather waste aids top grade wall paper.
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