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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1925

Page

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Bulldog Again Synopsis At Anarchist Meeting

In Barking a foreign agitator Zaboleft describes a masked group dressed in long black cloaks acting outside the law. The Black Gang interrupts, punishes participants and abducts others. A memorandum in Horton points to an address. Sir Bryan Johnstone of Criminal Investigation and Inspactor Molyst discuss Zaboleff’s arrest attempt and his earlier chloroforming.

Barking London Zaboletf Black Gang Zaboleft Horton Bryan Johnstone Molyst Zaboleff Bie Reid

Great Scott Spoof Leads to Hidden Car Conspiracy

Sir Bryan and Inspector McIver discuss a tangled case in which Hugh and Tomkins recount a wild night in Leicester Square and Piccadilly. Flash Jim and masked gunmen tie to a dogged pursuit, with McIver’s team knocked out and a plan to enlist Hugh in the next operation.

Scott Hoyt Phyllis Phylisa Sir Bryan McTyer Leicester Square Scott's McIver Piccadilly Tomkins Hugh Sir Bryen Bugh Hly E Denny Inspector McIver Drummond McTver Petergon Savoy Hough Holy of Bolles Meliver Hugh Oghast London Air Bryan England Melver Flash Jim Jim Bryan Flash Tim Brian Mclyer Migs Forbes Charles Latter

Bulldog TM Grummond Involved In Noted Case Mix Up

Unclear draft mentions Bulldog TM Grummond potential mix up in a case. A question arises about Charles Latter. Source text lacks clear names and facts. This brief notes confusion and requests clarification on identities and roles.

Enviable Immunity To the envy of the shoplifter

A quirky note claims some individuals seem immune to arrest for shoplifting, described humorously as if the thief cannot be touched and escapes consequences. The fragment hints at ongoing chatter about uncatchable offenders.

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Varied old world recipes and food care tips

A 1925-era clipped page offers recipe ideas such as Potato Soup With Stock, English Beef Soup, Roast Pork With Cherry Sauce, and Green Stuffing for Fowls. It includes directions on ingredient prep, simmer times, and serving notes, plus guidance on proper food care in hot weather and storage tips for meat, fats, and produce.

Trade Winds and Their Origins Across Regions

The article explains that the trade wind name does not originate from commerce but from the old word tredde meaning direction. It details wind patterns: northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and southeast in the Southern Hemisphere, with seasons of sustained flow, plus mentions mistral in the Gulf of Lyons, and other winds like simoon and girocco across Africa and the Mediterranean.

Aix Gulf of Lyons Marseilles Africa Arabia Italy

Bees Caged Around Orchards to Improve Pollination

Northern California growers are enclosing trees with mosquito-netted frames and Lees hives to prevent cross pollination from inferior wild varieties. Fresh blooms are provided daily, and caged hives can be moved across an entire orchard via wheeled sages to cover all trees.

Great Plain California Saya Popular Mechanics Magazine

Romance of Flowers in Classic Legends and Names

The article describes how many flowers bear human names from legends such as Hyacinthus and Narcissus. Hyacinthus dies of unrequited love after Zephyrus’ cold abandonment. It notes Crocus from Krotos and saffron from dried crocus stigmas, and mentions jonquil from Latin for rush.

Hyacinthus Zephyrus Apollo

Gold Mine Rediscovered in Mexico Legend Resurfaces

The Patently Herald reports a centuries old Mexican gold mine believed found by cockroaches near the entrance during Cortes era. Spaniards called it Gacaracha, a name meaning cockroach. It yielded gold until 1812, then vanished from memory until a young prospector re traced the insect swarmed rock and revived the site.

Mexico Daye Cortes Patmtly Herald

No Pedigree Child Joins Boy On Porch

A movesy little urchin wandered onto a porch and played with Donald Smith while his mother questioned the boy’s origin. She insisted on an explanation and led Donald inside, sparking his protest that a friend must be from anywhere.

Donald Smith Donald Fman Donald

Milk Trees of the West Indies Milk Yield Described

The Detroit News notes trees in the West Indies known as hyahya yield thick juice resembling milk from their bark. Locals use the juice as milk, with trees reaching about 40 feet in height and 18 inches in circumference. Other regional trees include the Kirighama and the Thassenodendron in Pare forests yielding milky sap.

West Indies Foresta of Pare Detroit News

White Gold Alloy Described as Rare Metal Mix

The article discusses white gold as an alloy of gold with nickel and palladium, a rare metal from the platinum group. It notes pure gold fineness, then outlines 18 carat gold, and formulas differing in palladium and nickel content, mentioning green, red, and gray variants with copper, silver, and other metals.

Operation Recommendation Described in Fragment

The fragment outlines an operation advised by a team, mentioning involvement of a patient and medical personnel. It notes a recommended procedure and the team’s roles in planning and assisting the patient through the operation.

Real Secret Bishop Waldorf Addresses Wichita Talk

Waldorf, in Wichita, denounces anti Christian views among some millionaires in talks to Young Men's Christian Associations. An elderly financier urged that in this race for success one must push others aside to advance, a remark praised by some and criticized by others.

Waldorf Wichita Federn

German Language Study Becomes Mandatory in Bulgarian Schools

The Bulgarian premier announced a government decree making German language study compulsory in all primary and grammar schools starting next year. The plan targets Bulgarian education reform and aims to strengthen language instruction across state schools.

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