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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
6
Practical notes urge fresh eggs, seed potatoes, lime for clay soils, and sound feeding for stock. Emphasizes dairy profit, water for pasture, proper housing, vermin control, and careful breeding. Advises on pigs, chickens, ducks, and sheep with emphasis on health, productivity, and efficient management.
An analysis from Crop Reporter notes Americans still rely on horses, mules, and other traditional traction animals despite mechanization. On January 1, 1918 the U S horse population on farms and ranges reached 20 667 000 valued at 110 77 per head with an age regainer total of 2 278 222 000. Compared to 1912 numbers show horses up 68 000 and mules up 24 000 while cattle and swine declined. census figures imply no shift away from quadruped power despite new horseless technologies.
A slice of late 19th or early 20th century miscellany shows quips and ads. Includes light humor on degrees a bachelor and a BA and a dialogue about university life from the New York Times. Also features brief ads for Castoria Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills and Dr Poory's Vermifuge with short jokes.
Capt Charles H Thompson of Miami and crew claim a five day battle off Miami to subdue a monster fish that allegedly swam 45 mph and wrecked a yacht. The 46 foot long creature weighed 30000 pounds and inspired thousands gathered in Miami. Officials and local figures reportedly back the tale though Smithsonian chiefs have not classified it.
A profile of the Bulletin, Washington City’s sole Democratic paper. Established in 1894, it prints three daily editions of about 800 words on a 22 by 26 inch sheet, circulated to cigar stores and cafes. Editor Dwyer sought unedited expression, financed by ads for amusements and men’s goods.
A humorous portrait depicts Secretary Bryan rising at six to ride Rock Creek and return for breakfast. He often buys white radishes from street carts on the way home, prompting a political sage to speculate on radishes influencing his career. The article notes the habit may hint at notional political processes.
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