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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
4
An agricultural column surveys butter and beef prices, dairy trends, and export figures across nations. It notes large hop crops on the Pacific coast and rising creameries in the Northwest, with commentary on feed, milking incentives, and the value of farm typewriters for improving farm correspondence.
The article notes Minnesota as a dairy leader with educated Scandinavian farmers, contrasts old habits of fat farming with modern cultivation methods, and mentions the Siberian railroad boosting butter and eggs exports. It cites ostrich plumes from domesticated birds in South Africa and rising ostrich farming in California and Arizona, alongside high Chicago game prices and tense game laws.
The 1898 resolution condemns the Northwestern Greening as unworthy for north Iowa and southern Minnesota. A few persist with the tree, now a promising winter apple in the territory, with noted keeping quality, hardy as Wealthy though not as high quality. Apples show well across Missouri Michigan and New York, stored in ordinary cellars until May.
An improved bundle carrier for Teapers is praised for its efficiency. A farmer has built a 45 head Shorthorn herd, raising 42 of them. Each calf will sell for 125 dollars before eight months. A German observer notes a six foot mowing machine stirs constant astonishment, challenging 20 laborers in grass cutting. The article also notes the value of a tall sturdy man for city police work at 75 dollars per month despite limited education.
Eight years ago two mechanics with small families began on equal terms. One spent every cent at the saloon each Saturday night, while the other saved and worked. The county aided the first man’s family last winter, and the second man has just finished paying for a home. Both earned similar wages. Draw your own conclusion.
In Rome do as Romans do the essay urges acceptance of town costs for services and improvements. Country transplants should avoid fault finding and support legitimate town needs. It warns against carp introduction as a pond pest and notes market values contrasting carp and black bass.
The article discusses southern land prospects for homeseekers, citing soil fertility labor issues and climate challenges for northern settlers. It also mentions southern social improvements and advises visitors to spend a year in the region. It then shifts to a Davenport Republican critique of the Anamosa Colony Hoghouse and yard, noting cholera threats, hog numbers, and upcoming views of the Administration and Dollhouse buildings.
Berlin correspondent for the London Standard reports from St. Petersburg that one expedition of the Russian agriculture ministry has confirmed a large sulphate of soda salt spring at Kara Bughaz east of the Caspian Sea. Near Baku, the spring could supply the world, with the government planning parceling to private speculators.
A fragmentary report discusses petrel family birds known as gooney, noting their ground nesting behavior and varied plumage. It mentions a single white egg and describes color features such as flesh colored feet and yellow bill, with observations on upper plumage patterns.
A resident photographed a long timber beam perched on the brink of the American fall. The timber, from Tonawanda lumberyards, rode the rapids, dodged islands, and lingered for days near the falls before a possible plunge amid rising water. Also noted is Mr. Dixie W. Thompson of Santa Barbara, a pioneer preserv ing Spanish Californian horse gear crafted in silver for a paddle horse caddie.
An LA Times passage recounts global eating habits with ants eaten in Sweden and Africa, roasted spiders in Mexico, and children's meals like roasted grasshoppers. It notes ants tasting like almonds and popcorn, ants pressed into a chocolate-like dish, and various preparation methods across cultures.
A Chicago News excerpt records a backwood town scene with a big band drummer and a leading citizen. The drummer asks if strangers can be impressed while locals stare at an automobile, reflecting small town curiosity.
Sir Robert 8 Ball and W H Young of Cambridge University England are honored by election to the American Mathematical Society for distinguished services to the study of astronomy.
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