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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
8
A Chicago suburban train engineer faced a broken side rod and a derailed cab mechanism as the wheels neared destruction. He shut off power and, with airbrake destroyed, rode to the first car and swung to the platform to grab the air cord and halt the speeding train a few hundred feet later.
A garbled local scene shows a mother praising John as a future great helper while Farmer Corntensel comments on his role around the farm. The dialogue reflects rural life and community recognition amid unclear OCR fragments.
A 1914 vignette features a janitor and his Scandinavian assistant debating labor dignity. The janitor extols workers who sweat for wages and mocks privileged elites, claiming labor is the corner stone of society.
A nurse recalls a test to prove the Chinese were literal in starching. She sent two parcels a laundry order and velvet with ornaments. On return she found the velvet and feathers stiffened and ruined, but claimed the lesson proved their literal nature.
A quirky discussion notes amateur habits of wet fingers handling money and cites Dr Rucker who says infection risk is tiny. Ink is described as germicidal while worries of bacillus contamination echo through a peculiar health reform angle. The piece threads satire with public health skepticism.
A witty exchange centers on the idea of an ideal wife. The quip defines an ideal as someone who can keep house, her compass, and her helm, highlighting domestic and personal roles in a brief, humorous dialogue.
AEE Lilia im N Se Miers Hans recounts the scene as Indiana's Finley Gray silences the chamber with a measured peroration on the tariff bill. He rebukes the rush to finality and recalls spring and summer imagery to urge thorough discussion before pledges to the people.
A fragmentary line suggests a release inspired by longing for good deeds and gospel of love. The tainted text hints at artistic or musical sentiment describing a renewed effort and an animated spirit, though full context is unavailable.
Anthony Comstock, a tireless crusader for decency, maintained his vigil in New York City despite age and abuse. A Connecticut native who served in the Civil War, he arrived penniless in New York, yet pressed on to fight against vice and moral corruption as a landmark guardian of public virtue.
A historical overview discusses the rise of hay as a market industry in the United States since 1870, noting varying market demands, inconsistent baling practices, and the need for standard grades. It stresses educating producers on hay grades, aligning with market demands, and reducing losses from low quality hay.
Green manuring as a definite farm practice is recommended only under specific conditions. It aids poor soil types and improves soil structure in sandy, clayey, and adobe soils, and can benefit orchards without harming fruit crops. It is less suitable for good soils except at long intervals, and rotation with red clover or alfalfa often negates the need for dedicated green manure.
Dr Henry Van Dyke newly appointed minister to the Netherlands argued that diplomacy should abandon the idea of a game of trickery. He said business and diplomacy require honesty and restraint, stressing listening over talking and keeping the people calm. He described diplomacy as a steady intercourse between friendly governments rather than a clash of deceit.
The article notes that alfalfa improves soil humus and yields quality hay. It emphasizes careful establishment with proper seeding rates, avoiding pasturing until well established, and not starting early spring growth for best results. It also mentions sod production and strong yields from well-planted alfalfa.
Proper and intelligent feeding improves the quality of all livestock products, including wool from the sheep. The outcome depends on how the animals have been fed, with better feeding yielding better wool.
The study compares roughage and grain in work horse rations. It finds clover hay with ground grain offers some savings, alfalfa reduces grain needs by about 20 percent, and corn plus alfalfa can lower feed costs while maintaining weight. For hard labor, recommended daily intakes are 1.16 to 1.18 pounds of grain and 1 to 1.5 pounds of hay per 100 pounds of live weight.
A column advises readers on profitable early vegetables and plants, detailing garden setup from soil preparation to manure use, fertilizer amounts, and cultivation. It notes the advantage of selling early produce for high prices and maintaining customers through the season, and ends with a fact about 64,000,000 sheep in the United States.
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