Local political factions and railroad influence spark dispute
A fragment from Waterloo discusses Republican papers and a railroad lobbyists’ influence on the Iowa railway commission. It accuses Blythe Cummins faction members and others of dishonesty, urging the public to protest and affirm the chosen candidates amid accusations of conspiracy and misrepresentation.
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Municipal Owners in City Utilities Debated in Algona
Analysis argues municipal ownership risks higher costs and mismanagement while private control may lower rates. The piece critiques water and electric funds, cites overdue bonds, and urges transparent council action, public access to records, and stronger local oversight to inform citizens.
No Jowan On The List In Republican House Debate
GOP meminic laws loom as 41 Republicans oppose the ship subsidy. The piece muses on journalism life, noting women reporters in Washington excel in social reporting, retain discretion, and act as powerful advertising mediums amid political reporting.
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House of Representatives
Ohio
Kansas
Inna
EPA
Paranonia
Ufe
Washington
Reyarter
United States
Europe
Duse
Jess
Women journalists rise with tact and energy in papers
The article extols women reporters and editors, arguing their equal skill with men, especially in interviewing and covering crises. It praises tact, memory, news instinct, and decisiveness, noting that journalism offers advancement to capable women and predicting more women in top editorial roles before 20th century ends. It closes with a Marine Barracks vignette about taps and soldiers.
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Bill and Grease Dinner Table Tale
A humorous dinner anecdote centers on Bill and Jim with his wife guiding Bill to speak carefully. The tale unfolds as Bills mispronunciation leads to a muddled exchange about grease and gravy, ending with a quip about tablecloth stains.
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Hog Bath Tub For Hogs From Prairie Farmer
A practical hog care note recommends building a fixed bath tub to dip hogs. Suggested size five by ten feet and 15 inches deep, with two inch lumber sides and galvanized flooring, buried to hold water ten inches and topped with a half inch of crude oil. It reduces mud, prevents lice and skin diseases, and is cleaner and more economical than pouring oil into mudholes.
Give the Sheep a Chance: Protecting Lambs From Parasites
A farmers' review urges flock owners to shield newborn lambs from parasites and diseases. It notes most lambs are internally parasite free and the key to success is ordinary care, cleanliness, and steady protection against disease. Thriving flocks come from tending small details that add up to overall welfare.
Separator milk for pigs best feed when warm
Farmers fear warm skim milk from separators harms pigs. Professor Deltrich at Hingis experimental station says warm milk is natural pig food and not the cause of digestive trouble. Sudden changes from cold to warm skim milk and overfeeding can trigger issues. skim milk is good feed, but consistency and amount matter.
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William Deltrich
Hingis Experimental Station
Boar Care Warns Against Small Pens and Limited Exercise
Breeders are urged to give boars a strong pen and an acre or so of yard space away from the herd. The article stresses ample room for exercise to maintain health and vigor, noting the common error of cramped, dirty enclosures.
Sheep Growing Tendency Boosts Farm Cabinet Advice
A historic note urges farmers to expand sheep farming, grow wool, and increase exports. The column champions sheep as a key agricultural pursuit and hints at national policy guidance.
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Ali
Winter Feeding Of Hogs On A 40 Acre Farm
A farmer describes winter hog care on a south slope barn lot. The 96 foot hog shed houses 18 pens with a boar, brood sows, and young stock. Regular cleaning, whitewashing, and thorough feeding precede winter use. Hogs receive water morning and warm water when cold, plus mixed grains, vegetables, and nonmarketable foods. Ground rye, meadow, clover, and alfalfa are rotated in fields. in severe weather hogs stay indoors with enhanced feed. The setup includes a boiler room style office, water pipes, and a salt and coal supply area. Young stock receive skim milk. the boar gets a bone and muscle-building ration year round. The herd grazes when possible and remains fed at all times for steady growth.
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Meyers
Unis
Vision and Train Crash Tale of Engineer Van Netta
A misty spring night in the 1800s details Engineer JJ Netta of the Northern Railroad on a Quincy branch journey from Chicago to Quincy. A vivid vision on the eve of departure foretells a fatal bridge crash near Bushnell three miles from Avon, leaving Netta grievously injured and his younger brother dead or dying as the train plunges into a washed bridge amid roaring rain and darkness.
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