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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1919

Page

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Returning to Cantona and a hunting windfall of loyalty

Barton Baynes reunites with family at the old homestead as Aunt Deel and Uncle Peabody welcome him with repaired roofs and warm food. Senator Silas Wright invites a woods outing, discusses politics and the abolition question, and Baynes earns a deer and a future in his friend’s plans.

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Vindication of Uncle Peabody At Dinner Table

The narrator recalls a long delayed vindication of Uncle Peabody linked to a missing mole and a senator who praises Peabody. After supper the group discuss Ramsey’s actions, Peabody contemplates planting corn next spring, and the moment ends with no further talk.

Peabody Baynes Peabody Peabody Byynes Ramsey Peabody Rosa J Bart Darced

On the Summit and the Washington Sojourn of a Young Scholar

Lawrence Kellie recounts a Washington autumn with Senator Wright and his wife, exploring public life, the Capitol, and Wright’s persuasive Senate speech craft. The narrative contrasts Wright’s directness with Webster and Clay, while a humorous aside about the song Douglas Gordon and a buzz phrase closes the excerpt.

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Out of Order Wedding in Crowded Village Church

The village crowd gathers as Flogsle Flintfeet marries William Giles. Florsie weeps after the ring is placed, villagers moved but calm. Giles breaks into loud sobs declaring he feels worse than her, as whispers spread through the church. London Tit-Bits reports the scene.

Flogsle” Flintfeet William Giles Florsie Giles London

Camp aero squad recalls Sherman quote on war

A camp near the historic ground recalls General Sherman and his famous march to the sea. An aero squad member struggled with a plane, finally sweating and declaring the spot where Sherman defined war. The remark adds a touch of wartime wit to the scene.

General Sherman Sherman

What Better He What Is Your Highest Ambition

Six feet one and just released Gargoyle. the subject asks about ambitions and identity in a concise interview style. The fragment hints at a public persona and a literary or artistic release, suggesting a profile note or feature.

Gargoyle

Senator Lodge Warns on League Articles Risk to Future

The senator warned that league articles should be weighed carefully before adoption. He cautioned that too many ties could jeopardize the nation’s future. The anecdote of a prima donna altering a contract highlights the need for clear terms, including transportation for herself and others.

Lodge League of Nations Garlbent

The Proper Vehicle and a Jest of Imagery

A fragment shows a comic exchange on poetic imagery and a quip about a lover's lady drinking with her eyes, paired with a St. Louis jab about a champion lazy man who resists work.

St. Louis

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