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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1893
Page
8
Instructions describe a homemade haystacking apparatus using timber poles crossbeams bolts and pulleys to lift loads onto a stack. The system uses ropes attached to ground stakes and a forked lifting arm, enabling rapid extension by sliding the stacker and resetting for subsequent loads.
The article explains foot-rot in sheep as a disease caused by horn growth covering the sole, retaining mud and moisture that soften and rot the sole. Inflammation leads to ulceration and purulent matter with granulations. Poorly conditioned feet absorb poisonous matter, worsening the disease, as observed by veterinarians through examined rotten feet.
Experimental results from the Pennsylvania Agricultural Experiment Station show Indian corn as a forage crop yields at least two tons of digestible food per acre. Digestible matter increases with growth stages from silking to maturity, with reported yields ranging from about 1,078 pounds at silking to over 4,000 pounds when mature.
An 19th or early 20th century note explains drone fertilization and queen breeding for beekeeping. It covers that fertilized queens produce drones, unfertilized queens yield drones, and how to maintain pure stocks by careful queen sourcing. It discusses use of double baskets to rear drones and the impact on worker and progeny quality. It emphasizes timing of queen egg laying and the need for high quality queens and drones for wintering and spring vigor.
An illustration demonstrates a poultry house design intended to provide ample space for twenty fowls. The structure is ten by feet, adaptable in height, with a fireproof roof option and Lin or tarred paper covering. East and south windows admit sun, aiding warmth and light.
The design describes a chicken house with sunlit southeast portions and other sunlit areas, windows operable for ventilation, and a warm, efficient structure. Roosts and nests may be at the rear or west end, with a south side door to avoid west-northwest exposure.
A novel tool for splitting stove wood appeals to boy readers. Instructions describe a notch and pliers to carve a device from hardwood, enabling rapid felling of a log by wedging and levering. The description, set with measurements and steps, promises simple construction.
A dated report details mistreatment of birds bound for market along the wharves and streets. It describes lack of basic water, suffocating heat, and birds kept in cramped, exposed conditions for days or a week or more. Local merchants and authorities face scrutiny over humane handling.
A collage of kitchen tips and craft notes from an old publication. Instructions cover cleaning and preserving, dough and bread making, pickling and flavoring, and a portfolio craft project. Includes recipes for onion and pepper pickle, soda bread style rolls, creamed asparagus tips, and a decorative card portfolio with velvet binding. The piece preserves period voice and practical, short-form guidance.
A fragmented domestic article gives steps for preserving knife and fork handles with whiting, turpentine, and hot water, plus cautions about water damage and storage. It includes folding a fabric bag into twelve compartments, plus odd notes on household stools and worker posture. The text cites Mrs. Lil a Home Journal style guidance and practical tips for maintenance of utensils and seating.
Noted Chicago capitalist Samuel W. Allerton visited Hot Springs South Dakota and praised the waters highly. He credited local springs with curing rheumatism and skin diseases after observing a friend’s recovery and reported personal benefit from a short stay. He urged continued promotion of Hot Springs as a health resort versus Midwestern alternatives.
A collage of humorous misread lines and odd quips from various papers mocks theater queues, medical cures, and daily life. The note highlights a "Genuine Aieriuad play" at McVickor's Center, reviews the stage, and taints with curious misprints about teeth, pills, and a dubious cabaret claim.
An eccentric medical line touts Dr Sages Caturrl Rooney as the cure for caturrh claiming proprietors will invest over $500 in relief they cannot obtain elsewhere. The quirky copy implies strong sales urgency and dubious remedy claims.
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