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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1895
Page
6
George B. Pettis discusses use of selfbinding harvesters, cautioning operators to avoid chasing every new model. He argues that reliability comes from skilled operation, proper twine choice, tuning reel and balance, and sensible gear, noting eight binders nearby perform well with steady practice.
The passage urges protecting poultry from heat by sealing windows with canvas, covering with awning cloth, or using evergreen trees as shading posts. It recommends not hatching more chicks until September due to heat, noting they will not thrive in hot weather.
Advice on purchasing hives from reputable factories, sizing and finishing methods, proper placement and orientation of hives, painting recommendations, and cautions about cheap hives. Notes emphasize seasoning lumber, providing foundation, and avoiding theft tactics while stressing careful inspection and respect for neighbor bees.
A Prairie Farmer summary urges farmers to invest in poultry for steady winter profits, noting eggs provide cash while crops grow. It stresses proper care, housing for many birds, keeping older hens, and feeding practices, with tips on ducks geese and housing layout to maximize returns on small investment.
An article describes a superior hen nest design with a roomy covered box and a side yard for outdoor access. It includes water and food dishes, prevents egg coldness, and offers a separate nest setup for multiple hens to avoid cross-nesting, attributed to Orange Judd Furnnes.
Government debt and deficit figures show a large yearly shortfall with total receipts near 513 million and expenditures around 502 million. Postal deficits exceed recent years while internal revenue and customs rise, and a gold reserve of about 17.5 million remains. Admiral da Gama died by his own action after leading a 200 sailor force against 1200 government troops in Brazil near Sant Ana.
A three story rag and mattress shop in Worcester collapsed at 5 am during a fire. Lieutenant John J. Boyle and Hoseman William Brigham were killed, eight injured, with losses about $10 000. The blaze started in a Taylor shop on Bracket Court and trapped workers. Second item notes Bradstreet Trade Review on demand for goods and wheat prospects, with figures on harvest and exports. includes oblique mention of feed prices. Further brief items report the death of Brazilian ex President Peixoto and other notable figures, with inconsistent diplomatic updates.
Miss Minnie Wilkensen, active church worker at Second Presbyterian in ui wn air, shot herself in the heart with a revolver after several days of melancholy. Eight men killed by mine explosion as pinnace crew and cruiser Kurfurst Moriedeich Werf laid a string of lyindl richort. mine exploded killing eight men.
A curious blend of botanical verse praising flora and a medical testimonial. The passage references plants like Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum and Verbascum Thapsus, then shifts to an endorsement of B. S. S. for a neck gland condition, with patient Lincoln Nelson of Hartribe, Missouri, claiming dramatic improvement after using the remedy. The tone mimics a late 19th century periodical mix of science and patent medicines.
A bustling curation features excursion rail tickets to Denver and many western stops from the North Western line, touting limited-time fares for a summer trip. It blends travel promos with humorous snippets, ads for Florida lands, and notes on exhibitions, museums, and popular culture items of the era.
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