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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
8
A miscellany of agricultural notes from corn to beets, plums, and peat moss highlights crop yields, animal feed, and freight effects on markets. Prices for corn rise with limited supply while sugar beet factories expand capital and output.
A leading agricultural writer claimed trampling by sheep conserves orchard moisture. Experience warns the opposite, showing hard-packed soil around tree roots robs moisture and damages groves. Prairie soils suffer most, with native timber groves deteriorating when used as herd ground.
The piece contrasts urban and rural wives burdens, arguing town women face social and economic penalties similar to farmers wives. It laments poverty, lacking resources, and social exclusion while noting husbands' neglect and the strain of supporting children and schooling amid harsh conditions.
A moralizing guide advises a farmer to seek a healthy, well trained, practical partner. It weighs needs as worker or companion, praises robust, domestically skilled daughters near home, and urges patience over marrying hastily. Emphasizes mutual liking and family background.
An article argues there is no single best sheep breed for small farms and highlights Merinos as hardy with fine oily fleece and small mutton carcass. Cotswolds yield large mutton carcass and high priced early lambs with coarse wool, while Shropshires are a versatile, hardy breed delivering substantial quality fleece. Merinos likened to Berkshire, Cotswolds to Chester White, and Shropshires to Poland-China among sheep.
The piece discusses conserving agricultural methods while urging innovation. It contrasts the grandfather's pioneer approach with today’s high land and labor costs, noting modern machinery and cooperative effort can cut costs. It references price pressures on potatoes and sorghum, and the shift toward better crops and stock.
Abilene Kansas reports Otant Gil latte, famed cattle king owed over a million, possibly reentering US in disguise after fleeing Mexico. Nebraska City notes Chahwea Handa arrival as Dally Tribune sold to Morton Printing led by Sterling Morton. San Francisco reports Mrs Arthur Tudolph killed her husband then herself over jealousy.
A London paper recounts Austrian maneuvers where the corps carmee commander tested an original method. He ordered each battalion to learn a war song and sing it when attacked to identify which battalion faced enemy pressure. Old folk tunes guided commanders using attached musicians and drummers to aid the singing soldiers.
Fragmented old health advertisement discusses gastritis symptoms such as fever, coated tongue, bad breath, and stomach discomfort. Claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Popsin as a year round cure, praises its digestion benefits, and cites multiple testimonials from Miller, Pursell, Unger, Millar, and Keptogle about relief from piles, coughing, and kidney trouble.
An OCR fragment shows multiple claims for Perry Davis Pain Killer and other cures. It mentions a Minute Cough Cure, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, and Kayo relief, with testimonials praising relief from asthma and digestion issues. The garbled text cites doctors and consumers endorsing medicines and urging careful product checks in drugstores.
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