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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

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Major McDonald’s Daughter Eludes Pursuit at Dodge Ball

Sergeant Hamlin guards Molly McDonald as intrigue closes in at Major McDonald’s Dodge estate. Dupont schemes with Lefevre and Connors as Hamlin uncovers past ties, a missing Molly, and a risky pursuit through nightlife corridors to safeguard the girl and expose a web of deceit.

McDonald Mai Amy Li Loly Taned Ik" Hemlin Molly Iedisus Jamjin Dackness Amin le Fevre Troopa Gasking Mally Hamlin Fort Dodge Mra. Dupont LePavre Mr. Dupont LeFavre Mia Lefevre Dupont Bill Neeks Mrs. Dupant Ling Miss McDonald Mrs. Dupont Miss Molly Hamiln Cour Scort Captain Barrett

Manhattan Manners and the Decline of the Epistolary Roof Visit

A spoof on changing social customs contrasts old fashioned hospitality with modern chatty calls. The piece jokes that guests once wrote graceful letters after visits to thank hosts and praise their hospitality, now often preferring casual telephone chats to share travel progress and memories. It ends with a light note on the faded art of letter writing versus quick calls.

Replacing Coal as Future Fuel Source Discussed

A discussion notes coal’s dominance and its finite supply. It argues civilization rests on coal yet cautions that every ton mined reduces future availability. The text explores urgent search for alternative energy sources beyond coal.

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Compliment That Was Real Not In All Her Daye

A short note on child politeness and sincerity with a tale of Margherita of Italy as a shy bride. A brave little boy forgets a poem, saying the princess is so beautiful he cannot remember it. The tale contrasts adult and child courtesy and ends with a quip about diplomacy.

Hamlin Oraise Dupont Comnors Molly Volcou Datron Fellar le Fevre Italy Margherita

Hay Making Requires Smart Management and Extra Help

Hay making is weather driven and requires careful planning to keep workers busy without letting hay overexpose. Use a hay tedder and windrows to speed drying, cure hay in cocks for maximum feeding value, and hire extra hands when weather is catchy to avoid losing hay quality and feeding value.

Practical Farm Tips on Feed, Breeds, and Milk Handling

Practical notes cover barley straw and lice risk for cattle, color susceptibility to insects, Collie usefulness versus show breeding, manger versus turnip nutrition, seed bed science, bran ash phosphate content, horse feed with carrots, cooling milk to 60F for preservation, and butter yield linked to cream ripeness. Bacteria in cream active at 80–100F, dormant below 60F.

Demand for Goat Meat Drops Prices in New York Markets

The high price of beef and mutton has drawn large quantities of goat meat to New York markets. The arrival has met general satisfaction and the price is from five to seven cents per pound lower than mutton.

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Beautifying the Home Grounds by L. M. Bennington

Practical gardening tips for border plants and perennials with frost protection. Suggest bonemeal mulch, soil stirring, watering, and removing fading blooms. Sow Perenniale seeds as ripen, provide seed-bed shade with light fabric, use green-painted supports, and stake hardy perennials like Delphinium, foxglove, soapdragon, dahlias, cosmos, hydrangea, and gladiolus.

L. M. Bennington

Grow Pigs From Start Build Muscle and Form

The note advocates starting with young pigs, growing them rather than fattening, to develop muscle, form, and smooth, mellow flesh. It mentions a 48 inch fat pig in poor condition as a reference for growth potential and emphasizes building a strong frame and texture through steady development.

Farm Labor Earnings Surpass City Labor On Average

Earnings of the best farm laborers exceed those of the best paid urban workers on average. The statement highlights rural workers earning more than city counterparts in top earning classes.

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Molly McDonald Tale OF the Frontier Banilin Pigh Dave Dodge Carson Vera Sarah Garrison Major McDonald Nafa Tnt Connors Kaplan Santa Fe Moylan Fort Marcy Frank Manhattan New York Mail
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