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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

4

Box of Treasure at Caldron Point Discovery

William Jones and Matt salvage a drift box from the sea near Caldron Point. Inside are a few coarse clothes, a newspaper, and biscuits. They conjecture a wreck or ship’s long boat, plan to stash the find, and return to shore with fear of coast guards. Matt tows firewood. Monk observes, while Jones dreams of a later haul.

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Reading in Bed Delights and Dangers for the Mind

The piece extols reading in bed as a simple pleasure while noting medical cautions. It questions whether late night reads impair health and beauty, yet concedes the deep satisfaction of a good passage when alone with a book. It invokes Morpheus and the lure of quiet study against potential wakefulness.

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On the Other Floor Amid Divorce Talk

A lawyer assures there will be no trouble in a divorce, proposing separate maintenance for the husband after the divorce. The falernil ar impatently pushes back, arguing he will not support Winsett once separated.

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Familiar inquiry and notes about a berry cross

A fragment discusses a familiar question How well do you know him and mentions Three foans and an indorsed note. It also notes that the strawberry variety results from crossing Virginia native strawberries with Chilean varieties.

Soundness and dairy value in farm practice

A detailed discussion defines soundness in horses, contrasting strict technical meaning with serviceable soundness for wind and usability. It also covers buyer practices, sale terms, and how dairy products surpass meat in food value, plus farm notes on milk production, butter quality, cattle care, and timber management.

Economic notes on poultry feeding and cattle comfort

The Farmers' Home Journal argues poultrymen focus on profit over feed cost and efficiency, noting fowls eat mostly grain. if hens do not pay, cheap foods yield no economy. It also advises improving cow comfort to boost milk and asserts talow can fatten poultry at one ounce per bird daily if under six cents per pound.

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Small Flock Better in Rosy Table Scraps Diet

Farmers' Home Journal notes a small flock of hens thrives on table scraps as a large part of its rations. The scraps provide an evenly balanced diet, aiding productivity compared with larger flocks.

Farmers’ Home Journal

The Triumph of the Wireless Telegraph

A dramatic account of the Republic rescue as wireless telegraphy aided ships near Nantucket, with the Florida transferring passengers to the Baltia and many vessels rushing to the scene. It praises Captain Sealby and the brave actions of passengers and crew, noting two fatalities among firefighters and migrants. The tale emphasizes heroic restraint and the role of wireless communication in saving lives.

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