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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

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Sea drama unfolds on wolf Larsen ship with mortal peril

Humphrey Van Weyden narrates aboard the Ghost as Wolf Larsen dominates the crew, Maud Brewster surfaces as moral counterpoint, Mugridge is killed by the shark, and loyalties fracture. Van Weyden battles fear, love, and the ship’s brutal code while crew tensions mount and a dangerous chase nears the forbidden sea.

Humphrey van Weyden Wolf Largen Japan Mumridge Cody Dump Wolf Ole Omar Lus Ingump Hump J. van Weyden Vaneyden Maude Brewster Irl van Weyden Maude Asridge Cooky Sea Mies Brewster Wolf Larsen

Brave winds drive the Ghost northward into Lata seal herd

Brave winds push the Ghost northward into a Lata seal herd. The hunting is perilous as oats are swallowed in gray obscurity and not fully readied until nightfall, often long after.

Goats Slaughtered Over Forest Clean‑up Plan

A Minnesota lumber company used goats to clear brush slash and shrubs, then the herd moved to pulpwood and logs. Directors ordered the goats slaughtered to deter overzealous forest work, sparking debate on wildlife in forestry.

Minneapolis Journal Minnesota W.T. ‘Cox Cox

War Economy and Allied Cooperation Mentioned by Reporter

War correspondent Richard Harding Davis told Pittsburgh that the allies are finally uniting and acting without selfish aims. A Washington Star anecdote recalls a wealthy Englishman boasting about drastic savings by cutting servants and meals, while American tourism to London numbers 160,008 in peacetime.

Richard Harding Davis Pittsburgh Washington Star

Cream Chocane and Other Sandwich Creations Described

A vintage recipe discourse lists Cream Chocane and Marshmallow Nut Sandwiches, Fig Sandwiches, Marguerites, and sponge cake rounds, with serving tips and variations. Additional dishes include Milk toast, Spanish Chowder, Corn Bread, Halibut With Godfish, Mulligatawny soup, Rica Muffins, and notes on silent moments for speakers.

Parsnips and Cozy Spring Dishes From A Domestic Menu

The article offers parsnip preparations with pork and casseroles, browning and butter sauces, plus a drawn butter finish. It also encourages weekly menu planning, cost tracking, and eggs as a cost driver, then shares Angel Food, Cocoa Mousse, and Date Pudding recipes with stepwise guidance.

Angel Foods Angel Food

Fate of Annie Laurie Song and its Origins

The London Chronicle reports the famous ballad Annie Laurie was written by a soldier in Flanders for his beloved at home. It names William Douglas as writer, notes Annie Laurie as one of Sir Robert Laurie of Maxwelton’s daughters, and says Annie sought shelter in 1700 with James Fergusson of Craigdarroch after her? lover’s fate.

Annie Laurie London Chronicle Flanders

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mugridge Kanaka Sn Evantosa Shark J Us Igo Thomas Mugridge Maud Brewster Walf Larsen Tosted Olf. Larsen Mae Notttor Leach Johnson Miss Brewster Latimer Wolf Laraen Wolt Lergen Harris Wainwright Wolf Léraet Miss Brawater Mra. Browning Visiona Wolf Larson Horner Smoke Jack Horner Wolf, Larsen Prégerit Larsen Helmaman Walt Larsen Ansiety Walt Larson Lumber Company London Riley P. Brooks
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