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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

10

Great Rock Visit Reveals Raxon Power Play and Hidden Rooms

McKimber and wife pressure into a political social set at Great Rock to bolster Paul Raxon, a rival aiming for a primary and party influence. Robin McKimber clashes with the Rexon sisters while Miss Brown captivates him. Raxon plots from a private tower with locked rooms and planned telephones, awaiting a pivotal confrontation.

New York McK Timbers Razons Robin Raxon McKimber Bielfimber Great Rock Paul Raxon MccKimber Acorn Hia ¢Campaign Pan Raxon Haxon Fle Cnn John Bellington Herman Loddon Tie Great Tock Robin McKimber Bits, McKimber Washington Violet Rexon Misa Brown A&a Miss Raxon Miss Brown Gertrude Raxon Tobin Miss Frown Brows John McKimber Iere Weill

Origin of Auld Lang Syne Explored by Cleveland Paper

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the origin of Auld Lang Syne remains obscure if Burns and Stobert Burha are trusted. It cites a 1795 Burns line and suggests the air may derive from an old Lowland melody titled Sir Alexander Don's Strathspey. The words possibly added by the poet to the older tune.

Stobert Burha Scotland Burns Michaelwas Gow Alexander Don Strathspey Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mental Gymnastics and the Quest for Intelligence Tests

The Austin American notes that no underweas has invented an intelligence test to match matrimony. The Boaton Transcript discusses the evolving questionnaire aimed at gauging parental and child readiness, signaling a shift in evaluating family intelligence through surveys.

Austin American Boaton

Relativity Probably the man born with a silver spoon

Harrisburg Telegraph notes a wry take on privilege and wealth, claiming Relativity is “the man born with a silver spoon,” a sharp jab at social status and the idea of luck versus merit.

Relativity Harrisburg

Novel Scissor Art in Hats Sweaters and Cape Costumes

Julia Bottomley surveys fall fashion notes from 1937 on scissor art in hats, sweaters, and cape costumes. It highlights cut out and appliqué details, velvet and felt combinations, and the rise of decorative trimming plus belt and kerchief use in schoolgirl styles.

Finds on Greek and Roman Times From Canopus Treasures

Ancient artifacts unearthed near Canopus along the Nile reveal Greek and Roman kitchen utensils, wartime tokens, and personal items from pilgrims. Curated by Prof Ralph Van Derma Magolla of the Archentogical Institute of America, the collection includes weights, grain baskets, and animal or rider imagery, offering fresh insight into ancient customs and trade practices.

Canopus Nile Ralph van Derma Magolla Archentogical Institute of America Ixevention Noctor Magoilin

Lindy To Have Shown Us The Best Of Lindbergh Spirit

The passage reflects on Lindbergh and the American magazine praising courage ethics cleanliness of mind and fineness of body as a landmark achievement honoring his legacy in a period voice. It emphasizes admiration for pioneering aviation and public virtue attributed to Lindbergh.

Lindy Windbergh

Fragmentary Maid Speech Sparks Salon Quandary

A garbled OCR fragment shows a maid claiming a sign and a madam responding about attire and hair. The dialogue hints at a social scene with fashion and personal grooming but lacks clear names, places, or dates for fuller context.

Dr Pierce Herbal Remedies Shine In Popular Demand

In life Dr R Pierce gained broad honor for his herbal treatments. His Golden Medical Discovery is praised as a stomach alterative that enriches blood and clears skin. Available in liquid or tablet form with a trial package offer.

R. Pierce Dr. Pierce

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