27 Jun 1895
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1895
Page
1
Narrative describes Crotoniates and Sybarites in a dramatic clash where war steeds dance to music. Sybarite riders, enthralled by pipes and tunes, falter as Crotona forces surge, horses crossing the border and sabotaging Syrbarite cavalry. The siege leads to Crotona’s victory and Sybaris's fall.
Dr. F G Knowlton of the Smithsonian reports on cliff swallows showing notable intelligence. In a 1878 field note, a female guarded a half finished nest while a neighbor brought fresh clay. the thief then reused clay from the neighbor to mend her own nest, allowing the original nest to prosper with a likely same pair for years.
A historic conservation note outlines the near extinction of the American bison in the United States and Canada. About 200 wild buffalo remain, concentrated in Yellowstone, Lost Park Colorado, and Val Verde Texas. Poaching and insufficient protection have driven the species toward collapse. only a few remote tracts in Canada hold minimal herds.
A discussion notes that although more conducting material attracts electricity, it disperses it and lowers lightning danger. It cites Franklin, lightning rods, and German telegraph statistics showing cities with many wires suffer fewer lightning strokes than towns without phones. The piece concludes that abundance of wires protects rather than endangers.
Libbie Howard visits grandparents in Blairstown as teachers, families visit from Jefferson and Chicago, travel to Vinton for a firemen tournament, and local residents engage in church events. Community news covers accidents, births, deaths, travels, and upcoming gatherings, including K P picnic plans and storm damage assessments.
John Weineke of Norway was in town on business Saturday. Miss Hattie Sabin returned home after a week with friends in Nevada Iowa. D. H. McGuire of Millersburg visited Saturday with his brother. Sheriff Metcalf was seen on our streets Monday. Miss Eva and Agnes May of Marengo visited Sunday. W H Bickel and J T McGuire made a business trip to Marengo Friday evening. Watkins will not hold a Fourth of July celebration this year. Many attended the tournament at Winton last week and reported a good time. H D Bowman, the station agent, has resigned and will move to Van Horne July 1.
The Harrison area reports a well attended firemen’s tournament with mixed verdicts on attendance. A detailed account covers running contests, prize times, and team performances from Grinnell Vinton Marshalltown and others, plus election of officers and plans for next year. The piece notes weather impacts, a controversial start-time issue, and praises the local committee and volunteers for making the event positive overall.
The Firemen's Tournament wrapped with strong crowds then a beer raid led to the arrest of ten men under a large tent near the amphitheater. Sheriff Metcalf and Deputy Marshal Benson secured bonds as riders left on evening trains. Thursday featured Amateur and Class 41 races with strong times for first place in each event and notable performances by Independence, La Porte, Oxford, Grinnell, and Missouri Valley.
Indian Agent Rebok of Toledo reviews the Sac and Fox remnant in Iowa after return from Kansas. He notes deplorable conditions with less than eight acres per capita and small herds of ponies cattle hogs and fowl. The tribe opposes cattle and hogs and refuses to raise other domestic animals.
The text describes a Sioux tribe clinging to traditional rites and medicine men, resisting education and progress except minimal agriculture. It cites disease from poor sanitation, bigamy, and a lack of competent medical care. A chief's council reply to Dr Eastman shows firm retention of Indian identity. An appeal mentions a reform effort and a contact address. Also notes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a bowel regulator.
A rugged mountain ram story celebrates the big horn as a cliff dwelling creature. The writer recalls a Washington to Wyoming hunt, detailing ram measurements, fat flesh, and the thrill of packing the immense prize from the high country.
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