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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
6
Ora Whatherstone emphasizes skim milk as a valuable feed for poultry. Milk replaces meat scraps to some extent, aiding digestion and moisture in mash. Mixing milk with curds or sour milk supports young birds, ducks, and turkeys, helping flocks eat more and utilize feed efficiently.
An article describes simple methods to supply green food for fowls using surplus vegetables. It suggests planting a winter crop, using a soil box with Bardin loam, and placing it near a stove or in a warm area. It also notes alternative setups like wall-mounted planters to encourage hens to peck for greens.
A fragmentary note warns against exposing poultry to direct sun, noting heat rapidly alters egg quality and that roosts must maintain near normal temperatures. The text mentions farmer practices of placing roogta holes and 12 inch high supports, with references to the term Fresh Egg and seasonal age considerations.
Market notes describe turkeys with compact bodies and full breasts, priced by leg and neck weight. The text compares carcass quality across grades and regions, emphasizing fat content and meat yield to guide buyers.
New York report on Genevieve Clark daughter of Speaker Champ Clark arriving with her mother to meet Mrs Georges B M Harvey. She discusses studying Europe, a pleasure trip after finishing school, and plans to aid mountain families in Tennessee and Kentucky. She hints at future marriage but emphasizes returning to work and education.
In downtown Minneapolis workers tearing down decayed frame structures on the Wider Stewart property uncover possible buried treasure. Old coins date from colonial times to later eras, with lore linking to the eccentric miner Hitler Stewart who died two years ago in the city. He lived in a small white house at Fourth Street and Hennepin Avenue.
Salina Kansas Archbishop Dean George Kinkead of Christ Church Cathedral outlines wedding rules for Episcopal ceremonies. Both principals must be baptized and not divorced or widowed. A cathedral cleric must vouch for them and witnesses must be provided. Each party must present a physician signed certificate stating they are free from disease and mentally normal. Newspaper note ends with a misread fragment regarding banns publication.
A reflective scene in October light contrasts the riot of color and life in the woods with the approaching winter. The narrator describes collie Max and a bold red squirrel, birds flocking to migrate, and leaves falling as frost tightens its grip signaling winter’s end.
A colonial era summary describes New Guinea marriage custom where women initiate marriage by sending a string to a man’s relative, then couples meet and decide quickly, with a ritual scar betrothal and no breach of promise actions. It contrasts Memorial Day tribute with tales of selfless sacrifice and historic legends like Andromeda and a seaswept boat tribute.
A Civil War battlefield report describes the Confederates driving Sharpshooters from a burn between lines on the Gettysburg front. The Fourteenth Connecticut infantry repelled the effort, driving them out, then proceeded to seize and capture the regimental standard amid praise. The narrative includes a quote about a college lesson from a father to his son, cited by Chisnyu Herald.
A fastidious pickpocket, captured in the act, objects to handcuffs and quips about fitting him with the "No Metal Gay Touch You" restraint. The incident highlights evolving police gear and attitudes toward burglary suspects in the period.
A garbled OCR fragment quotes lines about lace on a dress and a remark about a diamanté friend ship. It cites the New Orleans Democrat and the Louisville Courier Journal as sources. The text resembles a gossip-like snippet with odd spellings and stray dialogue.
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