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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
6
Crawls Back to Death at Mons War Hero
Lieutenant Peridne of the King's Own crawled from trench fire at Mons despite four wounds. He protested his fate as the British soldier returned and was mortally wounded, dying from injuries sustained in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lierre
Belgium
Black Devil” Regiment of Carbinesara
Ontena
Stecle Peridne
The
King’s Own
Mons
Iowa Drainage Law Sustains Entire Measure
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the drainage law in Emmet County, finding notice by publication in a newspaper for two weeks sufficient for both resident and nonresident landowners. It also allowed the two week period to file damages, stating a time limit is needed for district viability. The decision preserves the law and its procedures for drainage projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Frank Taylor
John P. Kirby
Ap Pellants
Emmet
Taylor
Kirby
High Court
Scott M. Ladd
Ladd
Trumpet Call: Horses Sense Battle Rout and Rescue Efforts
The article notes that horses ignore wounded riders but follow trumpet signals during routs. It describes army horses returning to camp or galloping across fields, and mentions Geneva convention discussions to protect animals. British horse lovers adopt purple crosses to aid wounded steeds and aid riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iles
Leas
British Nobles Join Police Duty in London
In London a grand show of unity unfolds as hundreds of specially chosen police await duty to protect life and property. Among the notable recruits are the Marquis of Lincolnshire and the Earl of Selborne, joining the force alongside other nobles and commoners alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Longdon
Marquis of
Lincolnshire
Earl of Selborne
Public-Spirited Skintlint Boosts Local Efforts
Across the street, a certain man nicknamed Skintlint is praised as the catalyst behind two major initiatives, claimed to have spurred broad community activity and indirectly helped shape eleven lawyers through engagement and competition.
Fine Outlook for Papa in Courting Conversation
A dialogue snippet shows a father asking about a marital arrangement. The daughter’s suitor denies courting, while the father seeks clarity on which part of the house will be turned over upon marriage. The exchange hints at family negotiation over living arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Iowa Congress of Mothers and
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Congress and Association
Town State Teachers’ Association
Allen C, Iuate
Charlot City
Curran on fishing safer than hunting in speech
Cur ran argues fishing is safer than hunting noting fewer fatal mistakes in hooking men who resemble fib war. Cushman asks how, Curran explains that fishing avoids deadly errors and dangers linked to hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curran
Cushman
Dangerous Wit at the Barroom Barbs
A magistrate tests a bold exchange as a jester claims no charge while a patron at the Buffalo Express bar remarks the matter is on him. The witty exchange highlights a humorous dispute over responsibility in a saloon setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
American Goods In Australia Trade Expansion 1912 Total
Australia increases purchases from the United States during the five year period after 1909 reaching over 62 million dollars in 1912. The note cautions that excessive learning can be hazardous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
United States
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