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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
7
A compilation of farm notes describes a 12 foot long trough design with specific dimensions and construction tips. It includes pig feeding guidance using skim milk, a one man cross cut saw modification with a hickory handle, and general poultry care advice on geese ducks and incubation.
The article describes building a feed trough with hinged racks to feed chicks from either side, and stresses keeping chicks growing for market or winter layers. It emphasizes fresh food beyond range grazing to prevent weight loss and notes the value of alfalfa as a feeding crop, plus remarks on cattle breeding and Kansas corn history.
Governor Cummins granted pardons to two self-confessed killers whose crimes shocked the state, including Charles Cackley and Reuben Mentzenmaker, who were tied to a Civil War escape, while Delilah Wola and Will Kern await release and marriage plans. A Popejoy girl, Carrie Wohlford, died by self-inflicted gunshot, with others in Ottumwa, Des Moines, and Davenport facing varied fates from crimes to public notices, as state events unfold.
Reports from Vigo recount Admiral Rogeatyensky claiming two torpedo boats attacked his squadron from near the fishing fleet. He says he fired, sank one boat, the other fled among fishermen, and the drowning crew were ignored. Britain and Russia sent notes of regret and threats of reparation while British fleets mobilized to deter Ro jestvensky.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw opened the Republican cane pus in Ogdensburg New York. The Montana Supreme Court barred certain party tickets from the ballot. William J Bryan spoke in six Indiana towns addressing charges about his policy. William St Hearst and others were corned by the New York People's party in a New York City meeting. Republican national HQ claimed 200 electoral votes as solidly Republican with 35 doubtful votes.
Experts believe Baldwin airship can soon be fully dirigible after minor mechanism corrections. Pilot A R Konbansehue, a 27 year old Ohio electrical engineer, described loss of engine power over the world fair grounds near St Louis and Cahokia field landing.
The report outlines vast railway activity across the Midwest and South. 1700 stations on the Chicago and Northwestern serve 7 million people while the Big Four expands to double track between Hillsborough and Mitchell. The Lake Shore maintains telegraph dispatching after trials and Michigan Central gains through passenger freight service to Toledo. Savannah export growth rises to 144,907,088 with a 40,874,001 increase from the prior year.
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