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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
8
In a Native American story the two wolf brothers confront a gluttonous cougar at a chicken tree after birds vanish from a mile around. Bruin the bear directs them to a hunter trap by the brook, catching the cougar and teaching him not to insult others after theft.
A Bengali tiger argues with a clown over superiority as the tiger boasts brute strength. The clown counters by claiming a clever advantage from his "little think box" that matches or surpasses the tiger's power, suggesting wit over raw force in a playful dispute.
In a tense scene from Detroit Fourgal, a clown uses a whip to strike blows through cage bars, provoking a furious tiger. The tiger roars and charges the bars while the clown taunts him, insisting brains outmatch brute strength in the trap.
A new Anti Black Hand society formed by Italian Americans in New York aims to fight extortion through citizen-led action. A $100,000 fund is planned, with a 50-member committee guiding efforts to stop outrages, aid victims, and possibly undercover work. The group will operate independently of police, leveraging Italian detectives and a growing membership expected to number in the thousands. Estimates place Black Hand damage in NYC at over $1 million and fatalities in the hundreds.
Idaho adopts a bounty program to destroy predatory animals replacing trapping. Since Jan 1, 1940, statewide effort reports 4 977 coyotes 352 badgers and 18 lynxes killed with lower costs and nearly doubled outcomes.
The piece extols American prowess in sport and naval triumphs, praising the American physique and prowess. It lauds Yankee speed, grit, and national spirit as it references historic rivals and a heroic national self image attributed to John O Keefe as reported by the New York Press.
A detailed guide on urban tree planting stressing space, soil prep, and care. It argues cities east of the Mississippi founded on well planted streets and urges orderly planning, trained crews, and ongoing maintenance to create lasting beauty and higher property values. It warns against overplanting, promotes deep rooting, proper pruning, staking, irrigation, and timely pruning to avoid future hacks.
A reader notes that a well kept lawn reflects care and elevates curb appeal, suggesting regular mowing and edging as essential chores. It implies homeowners gain satisfaction from a tidy outdoor space and potential value impact.
The Equitable Life Assurance building planned for New York will be the world’s tallest office structure, occupying an elite block valued at 12 to 16 million dollars. Plans show a 34-story main building 480 feet tall with a 28-story tower reaching about 420 feet and a final cupola, totaling roughly 千00 feet in height, with a projected cost near 10 million.
The state game farm near Auburn toils as Illinois increases stocking of woods and prairies. By July 8,000 day-old birds hatched, with 2,000 more expected soon, and 30,000 eggs were laid last spring for pheasants quail ducks turkeys and other game. Dr J A Wheeler notes 900 to 1,000 eggs daily from 1,400 hens and praise for the pheasant as hardy and economical, ready to eat bark before starved.
Louisiana lawmakers revisit a bill classifying the robin as a game bird. The state killed billions of robins last year for meals, impacting natural insect control. Insects cause crop losses estimated at hundreds of millions, while total agricultural damage nears a billion.
A new steel apple packing machine developed in Wenatchee Washington promises to aid fruit growers. The device is portable, foot operated, and clamps a box side into place with ample space for fruit. Inventors have filed a patent application and plan to introduce the device locally.
A mother recounts strict methods to teach Jack obedience, including patient punishment and repeated questions. The narrative details a day of lessons, bedtime tasks, and a costly accident amid a focus on compliance and discipline.
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