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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

3

A Caravan Dinner With The Dobson Sisters

Ella joins Misses Dobson in their waxworks caravan sharing tea and bread while discussing roles. The sisters plan a waxwork education for Ella and offer work as a narrator while her future unfolds amid cottage ambition and a hopeful escape. Meanwhile Lionel and Dr Dundas confront Ella’s vanished mother and the pursuit of love amid mounting tension.

Ella Wiiza Dobson Tazo Matilda Yole Dobson Miss Matilda Tilda Ilda Birmingham Mary Scotland Eliza Missey Dobson Misses Dobson Mia Miss Dobson Matthla Mila Mila, “1 Suppose 1 Mat By Zon Evverre, Miss Dobson Misa Vlinn Cristal Mias Wilza Tie Marie Annette Marie Antoinette Mily Dolwen Miss Lisa

Limitations of the palate in cultured households

A 19th century style tale contrasts cosmopolitan tastes with traditional meals. A mistress notes a trained palate brings many dislikes and argues food culture grows from curiosity. She cites a farmer’s poor children who favor familiar staples despite abundant harvest, proving taste often clashes with novelty across classes.

Running No Rink What? asks the maiden aunt

Exchange features a puzzled aunt challenging Imogene about an engagement to Mr Newwau. The brief dialogue probes knowledge of a partner's family background and habits, echoing concerns about marriage based on limited acquaintance and common social skepticism.

An Awful Risk and Rumor of Marriages

A fragment discusses a man named Matchem Ig and his marriages to Myer Yes and others. It criticizes his choice, suggests he should be cautious, and posits that he may wed another woman who could become a widow. The wording implies rumors about multiple marriages and future risk.

Gyer Matchem Ig Nga Myer Myer Vera

Fur trade skewed by high prices says shopkeeper

A Kansas City Times quote notes furs priced excessively high and calls the fur trade a skin game while remarks on the Italian State Lottery distributing up to ten million dollars annually.

Byers Shopleigh Kansas City Times

Capital and Labor in Philadelphia Enduring Peace

Philadelphia's shoe industry reports twenty years of labor harmony with no strikes since November 12, 1877. A seven to seven arbitration board, elected by factory owners and workers, has resolved disputes, with most decisions favoring workers, and no protests by employers. The Shoe Manufacturers Association expands as Camden firms join, bringing about 4,000 workers under the agreement. The arbitration rules, born after fights with the Knights of Labor in 1887, remain in effect, keeping work uninterrupted.

Philadelphia Shoe Manufacturers’ Association Camden Knights of Labor

China to Be the Greatest Nation Says Editor

Rev Ng Pam Chew of the Chinese World told a San Francisco audience that China is arming a million men to drive out European powers. She predicts China will retaliate against Russia if needed and proclaims China destined to be the greatest nation on Earth.

Chance Lionel Tink Ela Lin Wreherly Marsh Migs Wycherly Ng. Pam Chew Chinese World Sa Francisco China Germany France En- Ralnd Russia Japan Earth America Chinninen

Fifty years for the Falk River Spinners' Union

The Falk River Spinners' Union marks its fiftieth birthday as global labor trends show union membership shifts. Reports note decreases in Italy from 240680 in 1902 to 204271 in 1907, while Soviet and Western unions push reforms like abolition of prison cigar making and wage gains for pipe coverers in Washington. Efforts span international safety museums, planned labor temple work in Washington, and a Massachusetts view on court injunctions in industrial disputes.

Marquette Mich New Wingland Washington, D. C Gompera U. S West Virginia Huntington Holland Germany France England Washington D. C Cigarmakers International Massachusetts Iowa Trades’ Union Congress London

Raising calves without milk and housing poultry tips

The Tek soy Bulletin notes that raising calves from one week old without milk is doubtful but possible with flaxseed or oil meal gruel and blood flour to prevent scours. Hay tea and middlings fed calves show promising gains. incubation and egg handling guidance follow, with warnings on overheating and temperature control. Sheep scab control urges regular, timed dippings, with two yearly dippings as precaution.

Hugh S. van Pelt Teksoy Bulletin Stewart Vica Verba Indiana

Farm Notes on Clean Milk and Proper Dairy Care

The article urges meticulous dairy hygiene, stressing washing udders and removing dirt from milk. It warns against ill-tempered cows and urges separating horses when cows are present. It promotes legumes as future farm staples and highlights clean milking as essential to safe milk.

Dry Place for Ducks and Geese

Dry quarters are essential for waterfowl to stay productive. Provide a well lighted vacant shed or building protected from rain and damp, keep bedding dry with leaves, straw or hay, and separate ducks and geese from other poultry. Feed them with specialized care including grit mixed into soft food and accessible coarse grit in boxes. Ensure proper housing to reduce mites and boost condition and productivity.

Science or Art as Agriculture in The Southern Planter

A writer argues that agriculture is a science and a profession requiring study and practice akin to law or medicine. He asserts farming demands knowledge of multiple sciences and substantial experience to yield a first-rate farmer, while noting agriculture can never be an exact science.

Southern Planter W. FB. M

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