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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
6
War shell blast injures near miss at home
A WWII era report notes a near fatal shell explosion near a small home, sparing the sleeping occupants who were at peril from a close blast. The incident prompts a sanitary burial plan and references to an American Legion membership pledge. Rate cuts are announced for the upcoming annual legion convention in Kananga City with rail fare reductions by several lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinne
Indianapelin
Jace
Amettgrit Legion
Aglalér
Hla Ditwohia i
Ratanta
Fero
American Legion
Kanang City
Milasouri Pacific
Kaugud City
Frigeos
Fragmented note on a boy’s journey to balloon school
A torn snippet shows a boy leaving his town to attend a balloon school two months after starting work at a repair shop. He plans to get acquainted with peers before moving on near the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juotor
Thie
Decorations and Titles At National Convention Event
Ambiguous report notes decorations and titles awarded by Ali Haguiehi and Coxiadian gulesteS at the third annual convention. Officials discussed removing obscurities and addressing presence concerns amid regional suppression policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Haguiehi
Coxiadian Gulestes
Rte
Io Ragerd
Swale Story of Bio-Dishwasher and Legion Leader
Swale, a former dishwasher turned naval officer, is portrayed in a confused tale of a labored incident involving an American Legion official from rada. The account blends war service, a claim of intelligence work in the Pacific Northwest, and a later career as a practicing lawyer in Besttle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Swale
Tordar
American Legion
Department of the
Bwala
Kitch
Mecianle
Galulog
Popnide
Weaatha
Washington
Army-Intelligence
W.W
Pacific North
Besttle
Weeh
Salvage Operation Disbanding ATL Task Force
Ambiguous note shows the term salvage linked to the disbanding of the ATL task force. George R. Faon, Post of the American Legion Ardmore Oklahoma, reportedly salvaged a library of 2,000 volumes. The text hints at mysterious past acquisitions with minimal explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resa
Aveton
Expres
Post Rc
Iowa towns hit by bankruptcy case and grain loss notes
Fragmented Iowa news items cover a bankruptcy claim of 910 rising to 100000 for Mancher small town improvements, details of court actions in Grinnell, a Fort Dodge murder acquittal insuring farm insurance, Iowa chicken and honey yields with county leaders debating appointments, and youth sentencings for theft. The scattered report also notes railway cargo losses, bridge injuries, and local industry mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Towa
G. A. Bronstin
Mra. Mary
Pharmuth
Braddyvile
Tharp
Réo
Chicago
Milwaukee
At. Paul
Liberty
Oalla
John F. Butler
Fort Dodge
George Sulliven
Lve
Hawkeye
Missouri
Iowa
Faith
Jade Hutchinson
J. Frederick Lower
Scranton
Lower
David Lewis
Mandamus
Lewis
Hutchinson
Joynon Ishamel
Lloyd Waddell
Wapello
Minneapolis and St
News Bits For Busy People In 1921 World Patchwork
A compact digest reports a sprawl of 1921 events: Humpernock dies of pneumonia in Germany, Japan invites the Japanese emperor to Wales, a Hereford tragedy as a carpenter kills wife then himself, a ship crew perishes near Norway, Roumania signs a large credit, and U.S. crop and labor data filter through. Also noted are royal invitations, a tidal wave near Nagoya, and strike ballots tallied in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franciad
Engelbert Humpernock
Compbaer
Neu-Strelis
Germany
Foreign Affairs Commission
Relchatay
Berlin
Peking
Siangbal
Washington
Roge McCombs
Weston
India
Foreign Office
London
Palace of Wales
Japan
Hereford
Colo
Ealing
Inine
Haugesund
Norway
Arthur J. Young
Indus
International Invorter Company
Chicago
Bato ‘Ty Council
Boston
Towa
Liétis
Charlot YD. Reed
Bervica
Aa Moines
Methodist Missionary
Informad al
Yokobama
Lambuth
Southern “Methodist
Association of Railway Executives At
Theiy
San’ Pedro
Gal
Harbor
Herman C
Antwel
Loreto
Peru
Aod
Emerson Jennings
American Commercial Association
Lidwigehafen
Ppau
Budleche Aniin Vabrik Company
Markets in Chicago Open High Low Wheat and Livestock Prices
The Chicago market report lists wheat prices for hard and soft winter grades, patent and common varieties, with ranges from about 7.75 to 8.50 per bushel. Cattle quotes cover prime to fair quality steers, cows, and calves, with values around 6.00 to 10.00. Hogs show varied bids for chohi, light, and heavy packs, while sheep and lambs are priced for native and western offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Holfere
Candle Physics and a Boston Organ Spider Tale
The excerpt discusses candle flame chemistry requiring heat to vaporize wax and sustain light. It then recounts an organist who reports a spider perched in the organ cage, faithfully listening as he plays, drawing a curious image of a long familiar audience member. A closing note suggests saving money proves prudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ho Wee
Boston
Tall Story Depraved Hoatsin Skinned Under Water
A chaotic fragment describes the hoatsin, a South American bird with a strong odor. The piece claims it must be skinned underwater, while Dr. C. W. Becie of New York supposedly denies the claims, has angered the hoatsins, and eaten them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
C. W. Becie
New York
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Ey Anthges
She
Admita
Swale
Legion
Brotherhood of Railway
Normal
Charles
Farmers’ Bank of
Rene
Roewell F. Phelps
Massachusetts Labor Department
National Employment Conference
Wrigley
Gandy
North
America
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