31 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
1
A Kansas City reporting piece reveals Postmaster Hanks, once trusted, was implicated in a systematic pilfering of mail remittances amounting to about $3,000. Crafty plots, a stakeout, and a dramatic confrontation led to Hanks being arrested and later convicted in a federal court, with the town shockingly split over the corruption.
A garbled Royal era style survey traces shoes from ancient to modern interest, noting biblical mentions and the long usage across cultures. It links shoe lore to wealth, power, and superstition, citing figures like Nero and European courts, and claims shoes symbolize status and protection.
A description of a new plan for money making fairs inviting manufacturers of cereals soups jams and syrups to submit samples. The event aims to arrange stalls at low prices with free cocoa tastings hot chocolate and light refreshments. It notes some schools and communities may participate and mentions various products and vendors in a bustling marketplace setting.
Notices indicate barrels of oysters marked A or B from Brown Fan Oyster Packers. Noted as differently packed. request to open a barrel at the top to inspect if the contents differ at the bottom.
A period piece guide covers chick housing to weather protection, privet planting for fencing, horse skin care, selling eggs by weight, and cheap land fertilizing tips. It emphasizes roomy coops, windproofing, and ground drainage, plus privet varieties for north and fence replacement. It also notes horse grooming and feed, egg pricing strategies, and cautious fertilizing practices.
The article discusses selective fertilizer use based on land quality, emphasizes clean water access for sheep with running streams or troughs, and offers poultry and winter cow shed practices. It covers water troughs, salt licks, sun exposure, floor sanitation, and ventilated, lighted barns, plus a funnel trough design to prevent crowding.
A naval officer recalls a commissary steward who used humor and storytelling to calm sailors about meals. His well timed jollity, serving up lavish dishes and champagne sauce, kept discipline and morale high, illustrating how lighter tactics can avert mutiny over food.
In Yonkers Statesman dialogue Igberi and Yechort debate who will gain most as Deacon-Russia and Japan push for peace. The exchange hints at strategic moves and asks which side will secure the largest share.
Aug 25 Torsey Shore Pa Mrs C B Harnest praises Dodds Kidney Pills for curing kidney pain and enabling her to work again after five weeks confined. The note urges women to learn the kidney cure and claims the pills restore healthy kidneys with consistent results.
A Chicago Tribune fragment shows a dialogue about marriage and family illness with characters debating a Colorado excursion. The exchange hints at social expectations and possible plans for travel to take advantage of excursion rates.
Fragment from Harper's Magazine shows quirky dialogue about favors and trades. A customer requests molasses while a storewoman notes a black hen is on. Names like Troy and Garrett appear in a playful early 20th century tone.
A tale from the Master Mulng Gagette recounts Ralphius of Dexter finding a tiny red squirrel in a crow nest. The squirrel, rescued by a cat, is later seen thriving with three kittens as the cat adopts it as part of the litter.
Fred Hermano of 26 Box Avenue Buffalo writes a testimonial in 1901 praising Piso's Cure for Consumption for curing a severe cough. The short notice notes the date and location Bent 24 1901.
In Puck's playful quip, summer residents mingle with cottagers while campers and excursionists clash. The banter reveals the old residents’ anxiety about newcomers and the mutual dislike between campers and excursionists.
W M Munson of the department of agriculture reports on clover seed quality based on 28 samples from the U S and abroad. Germination in blotting paper averaged 88 percent while ground germination averaged 4 percent, with Minnesota and Denmark samples showing wide gaps between lab and field results. Lessons stress stricter grading, testing in soil conditions, and buying bright, plump seed rather than shrunken dull seed.
Professor Baley of North Dakota describes internal infection of wheat grains by stem rust spores found inside kernels. He notes 1904 feed wheat showed 20 to 80 percent internally infected grains that sprout normally, with spores located near the germ end and sometimes elsewhere, and cites both summer and winter spore sources. He cautions that absolute proof of seed-origin rust remains lacking.
Alfalfa seed rates vary by use, with 20 to 39 pounds per acre for hay crops and 4 to 18 pounds per acre for seed crops. Use clean seed, sow without a nurse crop, and screen to remove dodder. Sow in spring after soil warms, avoid deep covering, and ensure well drained, deep, sandy soil. Perennial with a deep taproot, alfalfa grows 2 to 3 feet tall, requires proper curing, and pairs best with other feeds. One acre can support 10 to 20 hogs for pasture. avoid pasturing green on young alfalfa to prevent bloat.
An odd dialogue fragment features a waiter and a Man arguing over a spring chicken and timing. The text shifts to an unrelated note about Argentini’s constitution and American schools, suggesting a republic’s education context and trade rivalry. The OCR yields disjointed phrases about a waiter, a spring chicken, and a vague political comparison.
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