This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
3
The phrase mad as a hatter is debated with claims it stems from adders and gained popularity via Lewla Carroll in Alice in Wonderland, though evidence is scarce. Earlier usage by Thackeray in Penden nis is noted, with Crowelt's Handbook for Readers and Writers citing adder origins.
A fragment notes the human ear is formed to receive only certain sounds with the highest audible vibrations around 70 000 per second.
Local society notes list Mrs Wm Zaugg and many friends sightseeing at McGregor on Monday. Several residents made visits across Elkader Garnaville Maynard Elgin Cedar Falls and West Union with family guests and dinners.
A fragment notes a scientist labeling an ancient individual as left handed, describing him as the generally regarded "own man" of the era and linked to the cannibal or anthropologist motif in the exchange.
The famous Golden Gate name traces to Sir Francis Drake who named the narrow channel into San Francisco Bay around 1578, long before California gold was discovered. The appellation reflects Drake’s voyage and exploration heritage.
A short mock-epistolary remark argues that those who claim to study artifacts or practices treat others as naive, asserting that such scholars often see themselves as wiser and more capable than their peers.
Clermont residents hosted dinners over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kruger and others visiting relatives in Montevideo Winona and Minneapolis. Hans Larnon improves slightly after illness as visiting families return home. Triangle Art Club began the year with a talk on Jane Addams and Hull House and a study theme Famous Living American Women.
A historical note explains laminating as joining two paper sheets by pasting with starch or dextrin paste and pressing until dry to prevent curling. The method emphasizes simple materials and straightforward pressure to achieve a fused, thicker sheet.
The term capitals comes from caput the head, referencing the Capitoline Hill temple above Rome. It denotes the chief cities and seats of government worldwide, where ruling authorities convene.
A fragment from Plutarch notes perseverance and unity surpass violence and difficulty. It suggests that many obstacles crumble when combined effort prevails, even as smaller forces yield when pressed together. The terse line hints at enduring virtue over raw force.
Government scientists say a new print paper can withstand 72 hours at the boiling point of water and still remain suitable for permanent library archives. The test demonstrates strong durability under extreme heat conditions and suggests long term preservation viability.
The landau carriage derives its name from Landau in Bavaria where the rear seating area was originally covered by a separate folding top.
The ghlago or lying lemur from the Indian archipelago is claimed as the champion jumper, reportedly clearing about 300 feet on an inclined plane.
The item notes the original name of Loneyfellow's poem The Pridge later titled The Bridge Over the Charles and references a small stream along which Poo Tt is mentioned.
A reflective note on how affection is earned daily through small acts of care. It emphasizes watchfulness, kind words and gestures, and consistent positive tone as the foundation of lasting affection in social interactions.
Orlando Pete Schopp of Castalia visited Elgin earlier in the week while Eda Zurbriggen spent weekend with Iola Dumm ermuth. Several locals travel to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City for college, with others visiting kin in Elkader and Spencer. A robbery report at West Union Tysdale Drug Store is noted.
The geological survey states there are no glaciers on Mount Whitney though the east side holds large snow banks each winter.
A London doctor declares death a largely bad habit that, once indulged, cannot be broken in a Milwaukee Sentinel meditation noting mortality as a recurring, self-propagating pattern.
A collection of brief notes including a Chicago radio course for Lawrence Muehlethaler at RCA School in the Merchandise Mart, a $15 195.80 boost to Clayton county road funds from July gas taxes, Littleport beating Arlington 13 to 6 to claim league titles, Greg Bregel formerly of Elgin now at short for Littleport, and social visits and family anecdotes from the Kruger and Schori households. The piece closes noting a longtime businessman now has a secretary signing his checks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.