Wells and Farrell duel ends with Wells captured at Riverton hotel
A lengthy narrative recounts Polk Wells, a famed Iowa criminal, his Riverton bank robbery, a multi-state pursuit, and capture after a shootout in Wisconsin. Deputy Warrell survives, Wells is wounded and captured. Wells is sentenced to Fort Madison life terms. The piece also covers local crime, fires, and editor meeting topics at Spirit Lake with lectures by Pred Meyers and others.
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Moines
Fowa
Tris
Fort Madison
Ulmsting Howe Ab Coamcil Ulatts
Riverton
Fremont Conty
Posse Wago
Hay Esse Pen Wella
Iit
Wells
Mis
Morrell
Missoni
Wells Pal
Jenn
Warrell
Edriggiat
Wincunsin
Wisconsin
Warrel
Parte Deruel
Tstur O
Powell
Farrell
Ale
Harrell
Varreil
Wis
Polk
Howe
Marvell
Ceres
Madison Origan
Lis Wouwads
Pat
Mernulm
Farmer Cone Ouband
Polle
Mtis
Ttu
Yong Mu
Morakag
Reese
Ward
Ate
Belvidere
Ened
Wevien
Susan Snyder
Hastron
Ted
Mont
Atv
Snyder
Mariah
Aul
Tally
Dangsten
Thutton
Seine Lava
Des Moines
Spirit Lake
Meyers
Denison Review
Miter
Manhattan Beach
D. J. Lyons
Mine Hathin
Oreos
Dinger
Arnold
Paris
Neevind
le Bik
Plan of a barn to house all farm needs in one roof
The correspondent outlines a barn plan to cover horses cows pigs poultry grain and carts under one roof aiming at labor economy and material efficiency. A two floor layout includes a main feeding floor with a manure chute to a basement manure pit a lower stock and sheep area with multiple access doors and a tool room. A rock lined excavation provides dryness and drainage while a basement storage extends capacity with possible silo addition. Webb Donnell, in Country Gentleman.
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Towast
Webb Dounell
Country Gentleman
NOTES ON HORSES AND FARM PRACTICES OF OLD
Notes discuss horse breeding and market conditions, noting the world’s largest horse and Derby winners. It covers price trends, breeding aims, and the need for speed. Also mentions historic driving horses, Mesmerizing old methods, and a rough method for diprodding fowl in pest control.
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Breuder
Jooking
Kix Wonnias
Hunels
Anal Weisling
Pinands
Yen Oy
St Gallen
Grinende
Ayrsuire
Ant
Snyland
Wes Rronuil
Regent
Hoyland
Magland
About Farm Work and the Value of Labor
This commentary argues the nation’s farms rely on workers as prices and conditions lag behind five years. It warns of economic strain on farmers, the need for support in rural areas, and the shift toward urban unemployment as civilization raises farming’s status. It stresses farmers’ central role in prosperity and urges respect for farm work.
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Ataiva
Ole Eatubey
Coke
York
Eitivg
Front Wheel Brake Rigged in Worn Variation
Justus Jones describes a crude wagon brake with a tongue slot and lever system. The brake rods connect to a brake stick and plate above the tongue, applying pressure to the wheels. A missing bolt and worn parts mean the mechanism can seize or release, potentially failing under load.
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Baels
Drake Locke
When to Gut Corn: Experimental Timing at Tow Station
An experiment at Tow Station tested corn harvest times from September 24 to October 1. Plots yielded varying dry matter and kernels per acre, with best results by the September 24 to October 1 window. Delayed harvests reduced feeding value and overall weight, with peak dry matter and kernels occurring in late September.
Farmers urged to study forestry for conservation
The text argues farmers should study forestry to understand forest conservation principles to reduce waste of timber. It critiques past conservative policy and notes widespread neglect by farmers, with emphasis on lumber companies and the need to keep wind- and timberlands healthy for ongoing farm viability.
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Sauhier
Ibis
Huymbertigs
Parmers
Forestey
Fragmentary river bank remark in old journal text
The readable fragments show a dated river bank remark and a cryptic exchange about names and a notion to commend down. The passage mentions Glenn's Sulphus Sea Hill's Hair and Whisker Nye and a price of 40 cents, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases.
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Glenn
Sea Hill
Lysis
Plessio
Marie 7S Survish Tale Amid Sudden Line Shower
A fragmentary notice describes a sudden line shower hitting the area, affecting travel or daily routines. The readable text hints at a brief meteorological disruption and its immediate impact on nearby routes. The item resembles a compact urban brief from a local newspaper page.
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Iowa
Polx Wells
Onco
Estrafiov
Cesuaie
Wilemward
New Yorks
Aid
Cosnola
Ood
Ut Vheig
Casual
Tune
Aoman
Washington City
Aphanas Morley
Hala
Riava
Sarymant ii
Canty
Mavelock
Aray
Libby
Allonomie
Feeisiay
Uhlig Workshop
U.S
Agricultural Department
Ust
Lala
Siseippi
West
Assatin
Conventions
Avantay
Uengeat
Userniser
le Loviaville
Valle
Tam
Whitney
Priva Wis
Westin
Per Ling
Rena
Hania
Ioan
K.V. Pranen
Tatius
Sherrer Hitt
Dalles Co
Anta Claus
Fearlinu
Fe Bach
James Pyle
Kew
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