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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1895
Page
8
A railway porter recounts a fog bound midwinter night on the 6 15 mail. The driver Bill faces danger when a wife risks herself to warn of a track peril. The tale ends with Bill and the crew saved and a reconciled couple.
A Temple Bar writer analyzes Gibraltar's fortifications and shells, noting Armstrong projectiles could reach outlying parts of the fortress while high rock galleries and royal artillery await in defense. It cites Civil War lessons, the impracticality of shelling over the reef, and the potential value of Lomb-proof barracks and hospitals in reducing bombardment harm.
An expert on muhos rears Trout in a pond using fly and barbellosa hooks. He instructs quiet handling to allow study of tackle. Trout follow a feeding man with a fishing cane behind his back, then dart away when the rod is raised. The piece includes unrelated dialogue about married life and hypnosis.
Land management and grain care discussed for reducing soil wash on hillsides through terracing using a simple frame design and stakes. Practical steps describe building and using terraces, plowing patterns, and ditching. Separate section covers Smut control in grain by hot water treatment and chemical soaks to destroy spores and improve vigor. Leghorn poultry praised for profitability in northern markets with strong lay rates and winter resilience.
G A Gigault, Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture for Canada, surveys Danish agriculture noting educated farmers, profitable dairying, abundant manure, and a large liquid manure tank system. He highlights top wheat yields, cattle density, road quality, and strong agricultural education fostering national pride.
The article discusses breed purity and shows that fowls can be pure bred yet lose vitality if breeders chase certain show points. It notes the White variety of Black Spanish and warns against sacrificing vigor for cosmetic traits. It urges preserving excellence without weakening strength or stamina.
The article discusses White Maube brooder chicks and rapid growth, noting age differences between cock and hen as desirable. It cites experts predicting artificial poultry growing may replace farm crops in New England and reports profits from breeding, with treatment advice for laying disorders and egg passage inflammation.
A historic account notes experiments on molasses based feeds for oxen sheep and other livestock. Experts suggest a 1 to 1 ratio with other substances, with European markets selling blends containing 60 percent molasses and 40 percent cocoa oil cake. Early trials report satisfactory weight gains and increased intake in livestock, including notable gains in fattening sheep and improved water consumption when molasses is added to the daily ration.
Penu and Oats aparm Reed raise two heifers a grade Ayrshire and a common breed, feeding rye and oats to maturity. They provide three quarts of milk daily and eight pounds of butter weekly, sustaining steady milk through dry weather. Their crop serves as hay and grain, needing half the season and leaving land for another crop.
A playful dialogue from Street & Smith's Good News about children debating costumes for a fancy dress party. Little Sister jokes about wearing Sunday clothes while Little Brother resists, planning to pretend to be a gly in a bicycle suit. Mrs Hicka and Beonwinay discuss theater toque making with a jet bracelet creation.
A fragment describes a protective warming medical blend offered by Hostetter’s Stomach Tonic. It claims to forestall ghills fever neuralgia and dyspepsia while warming the body before and after exposure in inclement weather. A dialogue hints at a quaint neighborhood scene and a Basler Nachrichtan reference.
The New York Tribune highlights a growing trend among women using headache powders. The ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure while admitting ingredients like morphine and cocai ne are common in such preparations.
The Paria press recounts a tale of Alexandre Dumas the elder dropping a 20 franc piece in his youth and quipping about having one remaining after a career. Dumas the younger offers no version, while Le Dem Monde notes the author showing two 20 franc notes and saying he arrived in Paris with 58 francs and had only 40 left to fund work until he earned more.
The New York Weekly cites Prof. You Spileter praising Mualetan as a remarkable loaster of the plano and confirms occasional accompaniment duties for singing and conversations.
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