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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
8
A hazy excerpt features a Wordsworth line about a perfect woman, nobly planned to warn comfort and command, ending with the phrase Willian Wordsworth cand. The garbled text hints at poetic authority and a reflective muse, mixing references and stray fragments.
The narrator, lodging with Howard and the Grosvenors at Cullingham, recounts a nighttime vision of a murder plot involving Miss Grosvenor and a man named Dubois. Two years later the dream echoes in reality as Howard pursues Miss Grosvenor, uncovering Dubois’ possible deceit while the narrator warns Mr. Grosvenor and weighs revealing the affair. The tale ends with Howard’s letter from Simla after the six months.
A garbled account recounts a tense pursuit involving Hosea and a figure named Grosvenor Mike. It notes a struggle, an attempted strangle, and a person being placed under lock and key. The speaker reflects on avoiding tragedy and the hope for a brighter future.
A narrator reflects on thrift through adapting a small icebox for a family of four. By using a compact cooling chest and repurposing an icebox, the writer highlights practical savings, the value of simple tools, and the overlooked skill of managing household resources.
In India a young woman fears snakes. her husband kills a huge python nearby and brings its mate into the drawing room. He delays entry until she screams, then discovers her corpse with the second python, a grim attempt to frighten her into obedience.
A village tale recounts a family of twelve fearing a thirteenth birth until a twin birth doubles the brood to fourteen. Neighbors celebrate with a feast as the “misfortune” is averted and the household gains new members amid relief and joy.
A fragment from the Chicago Record depicts a scene with unclear dialogue and muted gesture. The text mentions new moon imagery and a girl referencing a pony and loon sleeves, suggesting a literary or poem-like snippet rather than a clear news item. Names and contexts remain indeterminate due to damaged OCR.
A reporter details a fog signal phenomenon observed along a coastal route near a lightship. The sound remains inaudible within a range, becomes loud near the vessel, and varies with direction and distance across multiple passes, prompting call for thorough study and investigation.
A tree planting expert warns communities that caterpillar outbreaks are the fault of residents if not managed. The tussock moth has damaged trees across regions, with sprays of London purple advised for heavy infestations, plus removal of fruiting masses, pruning of thick growth, and destruction of fallen leaves and cocoons to prevent future outbreaks.
A patent description outlines a gas fuel system where an armature driven by electromagnets controls a valve to regulate gas flow automatically. Thermostats in rooms trigger on off fuel in response to temperature changes, seeking steady combustion and efficient fuel use. The Royal Baking Powder Company is noted for its cream of tartar product used globally in homes, hotels, and ships. It also references legends about the first horse and a note on Acropolis landmarks in Athens.
A terse dialog notes that a public office is a public trust, with a sharp aside claiming most tests arose from the pubse offices, reflecting a skeptical view of governance and accountability in a historical local setting.
Boston man Frank Ware credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with stopping paralysis after two strokes six years ago. Despite failed remedies like electricity and massage, Ware notes improved movement and health, claiming his blood and nerves revived. Pills sold by druggists or direct from Schenectady at 50 cents a box.
An old man in Alabama explains a scheme involving two jugs of molasses to his ten year old son to avoid loss. He argues that sending two jugs raises the odds of keeping one jug intact while returning home, detailing a plan to mislead a grocery trip.
A small Welsh town sees a rare winter spectacle as a frozen lake draws visitors from a nearby city for skating. A local street vendor, unprepared for demand, recalls telling his wife to stock skates for summer tourists.
A report from Gonnervillers, a southern Paris industrial suburb, notes bee farming near sugar refineries. Inhabitants petition the prefect to abate the nuisance as bees remove dust and even land on workers. A sugar refiner claims each hive robs 20 shillings yearly but none complain of the loss, citing irritation from the bees.
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