Wide tires cut draw by a quarter in farm wagons trial
Missouri Experiment Station tests compare six inch wide road tires to one and three fourth inch narrow tires on identical wagons over similar ruts. Wide tires reduce draft by about 24.6 percent, saving fuel and easing load start. Authors caution results depend on road conditions and pledge broader publication.
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Bank transfer rules spark Iowa banking law debate
The article discusses proposed state banking rules restricting money transfers by checks and drafts to be taxed and regulated by each county. It cites concerns from bankers about compliance for express companies and references a Des Moines convention and local political notes. The piece weaves in various local incidents, including a railway crossing accident near a Will White route and a land purchase near Port Dodge, highlighting economic anxiety and political chatter.
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Court notice outlines election on a new consular service
The document references a proposed reform of consular service by the Cleveland administration and details a probate matter filed in the district court. It notes the upcoming hearing in West Union on a March date in 1896, concerning the estate of a deceased individual and appointment of a guardian or executor, with listed parties and local officials.
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Minuté Cough Cure Promises Immediate Throat Relief
A fragment notes a patent medicine named Minuté Cough Cure claimed to give instant relief for throat bronchial and lung discomfort. It mentions Brtebr's Pharmacy as a source or seller in a brief, period tone.
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