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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
7
A rural safety note describes secure lantern hanging in barns to prevent fires. It recommends using taut wire strands across lit areas, rings and hooks for quick placement, and suggests a long hoop for low-traffic spots. The illustration demonstrates the simple mounting technique for safer illumination.
The article argues for farmer organizations to market crops at fair prices, stressing proportional costs, merit-based sharing of proceeds, careful manager selection, and one or two initial grower collaborations. It cites Indiana News and a NY bulletin on fertilizer analyses, urging farm groups to use business principles for lasting success. It also notes practical farming tips on poultry, sheep care, and general best practices.
The week centered on the war bear between Russia and Britain. Russia fired on English fishing trawlers near Dogger Bank, killing two and wounding eighteen, while Britain demanded apology indemnity punishment and guarantees. France urged calm, a mixed admiralty tribunal may decide if torpedo boats attacked, and a peaceful settlement looms amid ongoing Manchuria fighting with Japanese gains and Russian losses.
A poultry yard management piece describes dividing small yards into sections to rotate fowl, vegetables, and grasses. It recommends planting radishes and other annuals, then moving fowls to fresh plots as grasses mature, and alternating with turf and seed beds for continual forage and soil health. It also mentions a homemade hog trough design and tips on growing perennials and preserving fruit storage.
Report of renewed Japanese assaults on Port Arthur near the fortifications. The third attack follows weeks of trench work and gun mounting as Japan aims to seize a commanding position and shorten the siege. analysts expect further assaults before a breach is achieved. Granite markers mark San Juan Island landmarks as US and British representatives observe exercises. John Marshall Barry found guilty in Boston on sixteen counts of larceny. appeal planned.
Japanese troops gained ground near Bentwlaputxe on Mukiden road and near Shakhe river after a night attack. A Port Arthur conflagration followed a shelling that destroyed a powder magazine. The Chiyoda discovered a floating mine. a transfer explosion damaged the boat and injured crew. Paris reports Russians attacking Bal four’s speech while France may have helped avert a clash between Russia and Britain. A cautious note on Hague plan and London fears of tribunal influence concludes the item. A well to do man is noted in passing.
State crop officials warn harvest may extend another month to weigh the crop and show year’s work, while frost and weather observations suggest mixed yields. In Mort Des Moines a guard reported ten escape attempts as sixty prisoners attacked the gunnyard to win liberty, with a reward offered for Gol Shoring. A Burlington girl’s disappearance is tied to a note claiming she will leave home amid alleged mistreatment and planned travel toward St Louis then a country ride.
A Stanford male named William Goodson was killed when his wagon collided with a Rock Istum train at a crossings ten miles from Dex Moher Mix. His wife and another occupant were fatally injured. A bystander child in the wagon was thrown twenty feet but escaped.
A troubled young man who vanished was found dead by his own hand. An accidental discovery nearby located the body tied to a tree in a willow thicket about a mile and a half east of Grinnell. The death is treated as a suspected suicide while he was temporarily distraught.
D Winters a Burling ton manarvetiver whose firm recently flourished was found dead in his office after inhaling fuel. Initial belief pointed to self harm but the coroner jury ruled the death accidental.
Within Our Borders reports Calhoun county nominees for a county ticket and local political notes. Burn murder tale tied to Black Hawk county yields $400, with licenses issued by the Secretary of State. Students from Town and Kia at universities may hold a delite as Town wins over 8,100 in St. Louis exposition prizes. An altar costing 1200 dollars is placed in Mt Carmel Catholic church. Win, W. Rapp named postmaster at Luiley, V. Haupsel rooth resigns. Road to constitutionality debates begin in Woodbury county over drainage. Cedar Falls lodge marks its 50th anniversary as Cedar River fish stocking occurs. Coon Rapids water works bond issue fails 08 to be. Thieves break Price Jewelry window at Clinton and steal watch cases. County poor farm purchase proposal to be voted down in Winner county. Hamilton and Campbell fined for throwing a dead horse into the river at Waterlow. Diphtheria cases rise in Waterloo with precautions. WIKI Brink of Davenport learns he inherits 40,000. letter misdirected, balloon found to reveal fortune.
A Clinton county fire destroyed the Conntrr Gah house at Clintom with losses under 1500 dollars. Several reports note ongoing public works, bank receiverships, and factory labor actions across Davenport, Mason City, Waterloo, and Des Moines.
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