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Newspaper
Defiance Weekly Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1905
Page
7
A Washington Star reflection on steady living and quiet perseverance. The speaker notes modest success, facing rent, sunshine and flowers, rheumatism, and eventual departure from this world. He vows to remain even tempered, balancing tears with laughs, though not a brilliant record.
In the dawn camp a brutal torturous execution of Akiesko unfolds as Miron presides. Akiesko endures fire, water, flesh wounds, and finally scalp and heart taken by Mohegan assailants amid tribal spectators. Renée and Tonti witness the grisly scene while Pompon and Madame Bizard plot a stealth escape from a lakeside plateau prison.
A Wisconsin writer recounts a chaotic Belgian trip with his father. They visit Waterloo relics, discover fraudulent battlefield mementos, meet King Leopold, and end with a playful swim and clothes-tie escapade that lands them in palace trouble.
A Sicilian letter praises Etna by Taormina as a vantage for light and shade study, noting its vast base, gradual slopes, and solitary grandness. The summit clears briefly in sun before clouds return, while Taormina offers safety from malaria and madly picturesque scenery.
A Household Words anecdote tells of a perturbed child whose brothers set bird traps. She says she prayed traps would not catch birds and then prayed birds would avoid the traps, later kicking the traps to pieces to demonstrate faith and works in practice.
Mrs Readum aroused mild embarrassment at a reception for a famed author as she confused works by a different writer sharing the same name. The mix up stemmed from studying books by the wrong author, leaving her less prominent than usual at the social gathering.
A Utica Observer reader reports a friendly neighborhood dog making daily rounds each morning and visiting some homes in the afternoon. The dog stops briefly at each house, greeted by residents who offer treats and affection, continuing in a regular order despite spring changes and new neighbors moving in.
The article extols cold waves as a unique, constant asset. It argues that the cold, dry air, with rapid temperature shifts, sharpens minds and fuels the nation’s energy and alertness without adverse reactions, contrasting the United States with other lands.
A Welsh village carries the paradoxical name Nowhere drawing curiosity from locals and visitors alike. Residents say the name reflects its geography and history, attracting attention from nearby towns and regional media.
A swarm of bees moved into a hollow veranda column at the home of E. A. Clement, 720 Grove Street, Alton, Illinois. Clement jokes he will remove the post section next winter to access stored honey as the bees settle in for the season.
A reading horse authority advises on improving rough manes and tails through cleanliness with soap and water, periodic use of a diluted sheep dip, gentle handling, proper combs, and avoiding currycombs or plaiting to prevent hair damage.
The Farmer's Review notes red sorrel thrives on acidic soil and yields to lime treatment. In Illinois testimony shows limed sections suppress sorrel while unlimed parts boom, supporting liming as a preferred control before switching to crops that tolerate acidity. Readers are invited to contribute observations.
W S Armstrong proposes English sheep feeding adapted to American farms to produce lean juicy mutton with high market value. He outlines turnip-based rations, costs, movable fences, and benefits to soil. West to Buffalo market lambs at about three dollars a head, two to three months feeding, with potential for on-farm slaughter and shipping to New York families.
Tom Erickson notes his hen goose named Macduff, a star in the egg line, laying 24 eggs in 30 days and still going, far exceeding the usual 15 eggs. He compares her to other geese and invites rivals to step up.
A quirky note describes humor bees filling roomy nests, one per box, with loose boxes placed high and low around the area, avoiding spots where sun shines on the egg.
A hen lays more eggs in a year when allowed to hatch a brood or two. without hatching she lays fewer eggs. The behavior is described as more natural, though the hen may be stubborn.
Ground bone is described as the best form of phosphoric acid to use with lime. The statement presents a practical recommendation for agricultural lime and fertilizer preparation, highlighting bone-derived acid as effective for soil treatment.
The article advises balanced feeding for laying hens. Include protein and muscle-building nutrients, avoid overfeeding corn, and provide variety. Wheat aids tissue repair, oats support egg production when combined with other grains, and a mixed diet prevents starvation on single grains.
Wisconsin experiment station compared Shropshire and scrub lambs under identical feed and care. Shropshire lambs averaged a net profit of 1.13 per head while scrubs earned 0.65. Green bone is praised as a top growth feed for young chicks, to be given in small, fresh portions daily or every other day.
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