Winneshiek County Hog Losses Report 1912 Slump
The assessors report a statewide drop in hogs for 1912 totaling 12 010 less than 1911. Ev ops townships mostly fell, with Madison up 377 Jackson up 126 and Glenwood up 220. Calculated loss totals about 210 175 based on 3 002 500 pounds at seven cents per pound, highlighting significant financial impact.
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Evops
Madison
Jackson
Glenwood
Franksville
Burr Oak
Bluffton
Military
Sumner
Fremont
Calmar
Most Peculiar of Letters in the Alphabet
A historical note on the letter q and its unusual usage in English. It argues q is rarely used, always followed by u, and contrasts q with k, noting q is less indispensable and often replaceable by other spellings.
Ounce of Prevention: Boy Dies of Tetanus in Brooklyn
A thirteen year old boy dies of tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail and sealing the wound with adhesive plaster. A physician warns that the germ develops where air is excluded, stressing antiseptic washing and keeping wounds open could have saved him. The article urges awareness to prevent similar deaths.
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Brooklyn
Easy to Criticise and the Legislature
The Hampton Chronicle defends the legislature against broad denunciations. It notes two thirds may not know the code of own from a deck of cards but reserves credit for the remaining third who perform as well as expected. The text also compares a messy manuscript spelling to a partygoer in broadcloth with dirty nails. It reflects humor about a new nickel’s artistry.
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Hampton Chronicle
Wreck on the Rock Island near Toddville
A Rock Island passenger train from Cedar Rapids collided with a freight train one mile north of Toddville injuring several passengers. Notable injuries include Nick Hoglan of Center Point and Rev. George Earhart of Cedar Rapids. Crew accounts differ. investigation to follow.
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Decorah
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Toddville
Nick Hoglan
Center Point
George Earhart
Brown
Burkholder
McFarland
Dorian
Sugar Varieties and Invert Sugars Explained
The article explains multiple sugars including cane beet maple glucose and fructose. It notes invert sugar forms from glucose and cructose, their presence in fruits, and how candy making converts cane sugar to glucose with acid. It also mentions corn syrup and potato syrup from starch.
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Leslie’s Weekly
Municipal Control of Street Trees
A Santa Barbara reader requests in a letter that the city park commissioners oversee and refine street tree planting. The Times had previously listed suitable varieties and the city seeks a copy to guide selections.
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Santa Barbara
Park Commissioners
New Theory On Cocoanuts From Fort Scott Tale
A Fort Scott Tribune anecdote tells of a boy who endlessly asks why and finally questions cocoa nuts. After his father limits questions, the boy asks if cocoa nuts grow, and clarifies he once believed monkeys laid them.
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Fort Scott Tribune
Frank
Fewer Holidays in Argentina Decreed
The Argentine government issues a decree eliminating four feast days from the calendar including February 2 March 25 Corpus Christi June 6 and June 24 September 5. The note includes a testimonial from John R. Garrett mayor of Girard Alabama regarding a medical ointment.
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Tfon
John R. Garrett
Girard
Ala
Selected Recipes From a Colonial Kitchen
A collection of simple dishes and cooking tips including Noodles, Burnt Sugar Cake, Flaxseed Poultice, Cocoa Scald, Turnips, Lemon Dumplings, Bunny Sandwiches, Roast Rabbit, Hashed Fowl, Maple Frosting, Chocolate Pudding, Hog and Hominy, Baked Hominy, and Spareribs. Each item offers basic methods, ingredients, and serving notes for home cooks.
Indiana girl praises Vinci cod liver and iron tonic
Miss Alta Abel of West Baden Indiana reports relief from fatigue nervousness and weakness after using Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic. She says health flesh and strength improved and she would recommend Vinol to other women. E J Parman Decorah Iowa offers money back guarantee if Vinol does not meet claims.
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Alta Abel
West Baden
Ind
Vinci
E. J. Parman
Druj
Cheese Straws From Puff Paste Recipe
Take a quarter pound of puff paste and a quarter ounce of parmesan cheese grated very fine with a touch of salt and cayenne. Sprinkle cheese salt and pepper over the paste roll it gently then cut into narrow strips about five inches long and bake in a slow oven until hot and crisp.
Plain Truth in Simple Lines of Everyday Work
The author argues for clarity and straightforwardness in writing and life. They contrast ordinary deeds with moments in which people show their true nature, urging honest expression and practical routines in daily tasks. The piece emphasizes plain language and earnest effort.
Be strong to hope and bear O Heart in the dark
Poem fragment by Adelaide Anne Proctor urging inner strength, hope, and steadfast love despite life’s pains. The verse assembles lines about faith, endurance, and providence with a devotional tone.
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God
Adelaide Anne Proctor
How to Remove Old Varnish From Furniture and Walls
To take off varnish mix sal soda with water as a hen's egg sized amount per pint, heat and apply while warm. Moisten the surface, wait a few minutes, then scrub to remove varnish. Rinse with clean water until dry, then apply new varnish or paint.
Wisdom of the East: Aphorisms on Argument and Character
A collection of Eastern maxims on intelligence and argument. The quotes claim ignorance never loses a debate, heaven’s troubles are easier to evade than self made ones, genius grows from hearing one to understanding ten, and jealousy is tied to a lack of elasticity in a woman.
Burnt Matches Warn of Fire Hazard
A caution notes burnt matches are dirty and dangerous to throw about as their charred ends can smolder and soil polished wood. It advises placing the hot end in a glass of sand to extinguish and contain sparks.
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