Explosion at Welsh coal pit leaves many dead
At Aberkenfig near Bridgend Glamorgan Wales a mine explosion trapped 141 miners. Rescue teams labored amid dust and rumbling to reach entombed workers as women and crowds gathered. Gustaf Boquist died hours after being pinned down and several injured laborers were treated by doctors at Barrett and Elbow Lake hotels turned into makeshift hospitals.
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Aberkenfig
Bridgend
Glamorrgan
Wales
Wonton
Vicini Raat
Om Seorendin
Inmaeads
Joux MeSiinas
Can
Pretensos
Watertown
Min
Dennis Honrtox
Menomines
Dons Thompsox
Boardman
Wis
Ternadly
Suyupul Kuisur
Mianistee
Bewrna
Kibow Lake
Lelyra
Vonhitn
Marv Kenney
Vale
Liagwoun
Barrett
Elbow Lake
One Hundred Dead in Aberkenstig Explosion
Aug 28 report from Sussex states forty-one of the imprisoned men in the Aberkensig line were found alive after an explosion. Thirty five were removed, six remain too weak below. Secretary Asquith arrived to oversee efforts. The lord mayor launches a fund for families left destitute by the loss of fathers and brothers.
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Noa
Aberkensig
Sussex
Aberkenstig
Asquith
Passenger Train Wreck Near Barrett Minnesota
Wreck of the west bound Hooling passenger train one mile east of Barrett caused by a bridge failure over Pine de Terre river. Three coaches and a horse car plunged. engine and horse car survived. About 200 workers at the scene, evacuating the wounded and recovering the dead. Names of the dead and injured partially reported, including Tedloiness Dent and Edward Smith among others.
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Barratt
Minn
Eurow Lake
Barrett
Pine de Terre
Elbow Lake
Glenwood
Tedloiness Dent
Edward Smith
Dunbay
Wis
Michael Choctely
Ye Bere
la Hee
Blood heat claims twenty two lives in Foenfkirchen maneuvers
The Standard's Bria Pesth correspondent reports extreme heat during maneuvers at Foenfkirchen. Four officers eight corporals and ten privates died from heat or stroke amid the exercises. In other news Democrats nominate John M. Burke of Spokane County for governor on the tenth ballot. An accident twelve miles east of Duala on the Milwaukee line injures three Italian laborers. A contract to build ore spurs for Harney Peak Tin is awarded. completion in sixty days and tin mill opening November 1.
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Puentkirchen
Standard
Bria Pesth
Foenfkirchen
Burke
Jorse
Ida
John MM. Burke
Spokane County
Duala
Milwaukee Road
Nuns Crry, & D
Santraet
Burlington and Missouri
Kilpatrick Bros
Collins
Harney Peak Tin Company
Killed While Hunting in Bismark
Nels Nelson was accidentally shot by his own gun while hunting. the weapon discharged and struck him in the head, causing instantaneous death. He leaves a wife and child.
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Bismark
Nels Nelson
Farm and Stock Yard Weathered Advice on Farming Practices
The article discusses tax policy humor, livestock marketing shifts, and practical farming guidance. It urges prudent feeding with skim milk for calves, housing corn fodder, movable fencing innovations, shade for colts, and careful handling of shocks to prevent spoilage. It notes rising livestock shipments from Iowa to the East and critiques corn-heavy feeds for hogs.
Feeding Hogs On Corn Alone And Timed Fatting
The article notes hog feeding strategies using corn alone with salt and ashes for digestibility. It explains rapid fattening after summer pasture and stresses timing sales after six weeks to two months of corn only feeding. It compares oats and pea meals as alternatives but cites cost as a reason to favor corn.
Butter trade shifts as Danish creamery efficiency tops Irish farm goods
A reader notes Danish butter leads English markets due to uniform quality from first class machinery, while Irish family butter lags behind factory produced standards. Ames creamery boys prove factory methods yield top-tier butter in New York markets. Observes need for skilled farmers to operate modern equipment and improve Iowa dairy output.
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Ames
New York
Iowa
Jowaarmors
Towa
Denmark
H Fy
Sheep Talk for Sheep Flock Management and Culling
A practical guide for daily flock observation to spot health issues, count sheep by threes, and manage grazing. It advises removing pests like burdock, using dry oats, and culling sows to market underperforming sheep. It notes fattening possibilities on Iowa pastures and emphasizes selecting prime meat animals for sale.
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Iowa
Feeding Practices For Fattening Corn In Coming Season
The article discusses the upcoming fattening season with 5 2/3 crop of corn for Tova, ample hay to winter stock, and a shift away from sending grain east or abroad due to higher prices there. It advises economical feeding, grinding, mixing corn with oats and hay, and careful sheltering of feed, urging feeders to target high efficiency and avoid low markets. It notes Western waste can be reduced by tying up feeders and conserving spilled grain, and recommends prioritizing animals that respond quickly to feeding.
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Tova
Aningla
Feeding period shortens profits rise in fattening
The article argues for shorter feeding periods to maximize profit and avoid half fed stock. It notes strong demand from finishers east and abroad, and urges a new approach to numbers fed, plus prudent management of feeding stuffs and pasture. It also recounts a tale of Carlisle and Sandy McPherson, then shifts to farm institutes advising home talent, record keeping, and practical demonstrations led by local farmers and their wives.
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Tue
Sandy M'Pherson
Carlisle
Sandy McPherson
Sandy
Sinela
Jensonay
Harrison
Cleveland
Gen. Weaver
Washington
Grant
Sandy McPhersons
Distribution of Farm Experiment Station Bulletins
A reader asks how study bulletins from stations are spread, noting they should benefit farmers. Officials explain bulletins are state experiment station reports, franked by the director, with 13 000 issued quarterly and 14 000 on the mailing list, sent to requesters with none refused.
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Loukvinie
D. W. Ainey
Congress
Sta Mon
Packien's Arneed Salve and Other Advertisements
A collage of 19th century health ads tout Packien's Arneed Salve for cuts sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 2 cent price. Also promotes Dr King s New Discovery Kemp s Balsam Bucklen's Ameca Salve and Electric Bitters with testimonials and free trial offers from Dr L A Sheetz and others. Oscar Wilde America tour rumor referenced amid medicinal product pitches and testimonials.
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Packien
Dr. King
Ced
Dr. L. A. Sheetz Drug Store
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U.S. Gov't Report
Restur
Amles Lauhle
Syracuse
N.Y
Gustaf Buquist
Hoffman
Mion
Hoon
Dr. Price
Wisconsin Dairy and Food Commissioner
Chicago Yeast
Bor Lou
Star
New Lra
Snow Ball
Tames Wilson, Enston
Ol. Clark
Jess
Prof. Sanborn
Salt Lake Basin
Chicago
Sanborn
Utah Station
Mre
Amanda Patstey
Trinity Episcopal Church
Newburgh
Hood
Cr. Joes
Lowell
Bilas
Hope
Messers A. P. Ordway & Co
Algona
Oscar Wilde
America
Miles Nervine
W. L. Douglas
Bert We
W. L. Dougla
Sac Ineresaing Sales
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