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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1918

Page

3

Wintering in Granville Sparks Mining Venture

Hazel and Bill Wagstaff settle in Granville for winter as Bill plots a mining business. He forms Free Gold Mining Co with Lorimer Brooks and partners, locating claims through Whitey Lewis in Fort George. Snow and peril slow progress, but a brokerage office sign signals Bill’s entry into the venture and a new path for their future.

Hazel Bill New York Manhattan Atlantic Broadway William Wagstaff Wagstaff Bul William Granville Lorimer Brooks Whitey Lewis Fort George Shea Billy-boy Boothes Hazel Tonother Anril Mie Brooks Paul Lorimer Placer Lotle Hazelton Station Six Lewis Free Gold Mining Company Kiappan Ashcroft-Fort George Kluppun Range Klappao North Pole

The Kiappan Plan Pushes a Mining Empire

Hazel confronts a pressure from Jimmie Brooks over expanding capital for the Free Gold Mining company. Bill Wagstaff opposes stock enlargement, fearing risk to his leadership stance. Brooks seeks Hazel’s influence to keep Bill aboard while noting the project’s huge potential and need for broader funding. TO BE CONTINUED.

Treasury Hazel Bill Bil Bill Wagstaff Free Gold Mining Brooks

First Use of Oars in Ship Propulsion Mentioned

The concept of rowing to move vessels began with oars and inspired land vehicle propulsion. Early trials explored independent ship propulsion, with Blasco de Garay credited for a claimed initial attempt at Barcelon a.

Blasco de Garay Barceloge

Woman's Nerve Made Strong By Lydia E. Pinkham

Mrs. Anta SulTon of Olmstead St Winona Minnesota reports relief from nervousness insomnia and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for forty years the remedy for a range of female ailments including menstrual irregularities and nervous prostration valued as the standard treatment by many.

Winona Misa Lydia el’ Pinkham Atsnat Sulton GOB Olmstead Minn Sultze

Senator Hitchcock Shares Tea Time Tale

Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska recounted a social anecdote about a boy named Jimmy who said he washed only one hand before tea because he was told to wash quickly. The tale illustrates doing one’s best under pressure.

Gilbert M. Hitchcock Nebraska Jimmy Philadelphia Telegraph

Reasonable Inquiry Delivers Bistro Banter

A stranger orders a porterhouse steak with mushrooms and well browned toast with butter. The waiter interrupts, asking if the guest is placing an order or recalling old times in a humorous exchange.

Indian Warriors Recruited Mohawk Reach Continent in Action

A Mohawk troop trained in England is now deployed in continental operations after weeks of preparation. The unit, part of a larger expedition, faces frontline duties and reports indicate active involvement in ongoing campaigns.

England

The Refusal in a Domestic Exchange

A playful dialogue captures a scene where He asks about a pet dog and She clarifies she has no intention of marriage, signaling a relationship boundary. The exchange emphasizes personal autonomy and spousal expectations in a light, period tone.

Charlie

Chief features of the meeting hinted by ayes and noes

The fragment suggests a debate with voting by ayes and noes as the notable element. No other details are provided about participants, location, or outcome.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bertrand W. Sinclair Little, Brown & Co Club Ag Jim Excent FRE Gold Mining Company ’. H. Lorimer P. J. al, Brooks, Soc Treas William Wagstar Army of Business Cone Abe Baily Inter The Broad Street Jake Gretchen Bim Jimmie Brooks Bazel Mr. Brooks Pincenez Hizel Lydia E. Pinkham Pete Srantonte Betten
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