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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
6
Ernest Knehart, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Knehart, near Naghua, fell from a tree while cutting limbs. He grabbed an ax in midair and landed on it, severely injuring his calf above the knee. Capsular ligaments were severed, leaving his leg damaged for life.
Mrs W H Adams wife of a farmer near Lanoille was kicked in the head by a mule while leading it to water. The blow fractured her skull and knocked out several teeth. she was brought to the point of death.
A. Helges, a 62 year old Des Moines cook at Sundell's restaurant in Marshalltown, was badly burned when an oil can exploded while starting a fire. Proprietor Henry Sundell aided by removing his clothes. Helges was hospitalized and the kitchen damaged.
The forty second annual convention of the Harrison County Sunday school workers closed with good attendance. Various local events include the laying of the corner stone for the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Waterloo, and numerous obituaries and notices such as the death of Richard T. Rogge of Monona County in Turin, and Rev Dr J B Little’s death in Indianapolis. Other items report appointments, city notices, and local incidents across Iowa.
Practical notes on brooder temperatures cleanliness ventilation and feeding for chicks. Emphasizes steady 96 degrees then gradual cooling, ample clean water, varied feed, and outdoor scratching when weather allows to promote growth and reduce losses. Also covers egg production trends and risks in incubation and handling.
The article advises on preparing breeding stock for strong chicks, stressing healthy vigorous stock, rest after laying periods, and careful egg handling. It also outlines optimal farm locations near markets and rail access, sandy soil, and a quiet environment to boost egg production, with notes from S. P. M. in the National Poultry Journal.
A Poultry Advocate notes floor choice varies by location. A. R. Fishel favors pine floors in all Fisherton houses, arguing cement floors are a nuisance. He endorses pine with straw for birds to work in, adapting to large-house conditions.
A Daetroit Free Press excerpt notes residents claim strong popularity metrics by owning an automobile, a summer cottage, and a haphtha launch, illustrating affluence and social standing in the community.
Officials in Kiev announce a June 14 deadline for Jews to prove residence outside the city. About 193 suburban families face deportation, with estimates of 200 to 900 departing already. Relief committees report funds but fear forced removal.
Winds Senator Lorimer asks the U S Senate to investigate charges his election was bought by votes in the Illinois General Assembly at $1000 plus. He rails at a political conspiracy, attacks Governor Deneen and the Chicago Tribune, and outlines a five thousand word career history and feud. He leaves for Chicago after presenting his speech.
A large blaze in Minneapolis began at 1 a.m. and raged until 3 a.m., destroying four implement warehouses The Rock Island Great Northern Waterbury and Northwestern along with the Sixth Avenue Hotel. Losses exceed $75,000 with a serious burn to one man, Christ Madison. Fires were aided by three engines from St Paul. Damaged properties include Northern Rock and Plow Company $200,000 Great Northern Implement Company $260,000 Waterbury stock and building $100,000 and a Wright building in Saginaw Michigan $200,000.
A parcel sent from Bremen Germany on May 2 was delivered to an address in Seattle Washington on May 14. The report to the Post Master General in Washington notes the mail delivery timeline and marks the case as the best line yet in the mail of titls character.
Market reports show May yields larger than typical while top grade prices rise in New York, higher than any season since the Civil War.
A night fire nearly wipes out the village of Inglis Oregon. The sawmill and yards of the Oregon Lumber Company were destroyed in the blaze, leaving the town in ruins and residents evacuated.
R G Dun Co reports a sharp six day drop in aggregate payments versus last year, with a continued pattern of trading defaults. Causes are temporary while conditions show slow improvement. Failures rise due to capital shortages and bad weather depressing spring sales. Bank clearings reach 267,619,466, below 1963 and 1908 figures. local palters and liabilities data show modest fluctuations.
In New York, trade remains subdued with speculation muted except in grain as traders await clearer crop and price outlook. Jobs market steady, retail gains at Western markets but still below expectations. weather cited for weak demand while uncertainty hinders future commitments. US business failures for the week ending May 26 total 200, vs 226 last week and lower than recent years. Canada shows 15 failures, down from last week.
A compiled list shows Chicago and multiple cities reporting livestock and grain quotes. Cattle and hog values span ranges from four to ten dollars, with sheep and dairy figures noted, while wheat corn oats rye and other commodities carry varied No. 2 and standard grades. Oklahoma is noted for a law requiring a two inch square later on certain muds.
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