Court ruling on jurisdiction over interstate boat collision
In a case from Iowa waters, the circuit court considered whether a claim for damages arising from a collision on the Mississippi River could be pursued under an Iowa statute when the incident occurred outside the state. The court ruled against awarding damages, holding the statute grants jurisdiction only over vessels operating within Iowa waters, and extra-state collisions fall outside its reach.
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Plaatt
Wiston
Iowa
Wississippi
Coure
Wee V. Ducher
Phate Eth
Camerait
Defend
Bacon Conner
Idin
Towa
Ana Collie
Qirutler
Ford
Wissead
Chin Ai
By our Jupician Joxer to what devigion
Fragmentary musings reference a celestial theme and readiness for forthcoming events. The text hints at mythic figures and a sought direction but provides no clear event, date, or proper nouns to identify a concrete news item.
Hungarian grass forage impact and horse health notes
Prairie Farmer reports on Hungarian grass experiences from multiple farmers. Observations include soil management, yield differences between plowed once and twice, and strong feeding value. A farmer describes a severe horse illness tied to a feed day and notes significant oats yield increases and weed control, warning of potential stock impacts.
Farmer Beats Gentleman After Garden Dispute
An incident near a private garden ends with a farmer aged 54 thrashing a 20 year old six foot tall gentleman who rode across the farmer’s land. The crowd applauds the farmer, who later receives an apology and a piece of plate.
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Reynard
Hungarian grass harming horses raises questions on feed
Prarrin Parmon reports careful testing of Hungarian grass and its effects on stock. He notes horses fed on it become stiff and feverish in the legs and feet, resembling pain or lameness, and asks horse doctors or chemists for the cause. He doubts profitability for horse feed but sees potential for milch cows and uncertainty for sheep.
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Prarnie Fanner
Jos Vanus von Venoino
Prarrin Parmon
Hungarian Grass Feed Question From Farmer Eins Wanmer
Eins Wanmer states he has raised Hungarian grass for three years and fed it to horses for three to five months yearly. He claims the horses required only what the grass offered and that it has never harmed them.
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Eins
Pauthie Wanmer
Experiments on set posts favor tops down orientation
A Genesee farmer recalls decades of trials with chestnut bar posts. He describes eight foot posts split from a log, set either with butts down or tops down. After various years rotting occurs, and replanting shows tops down lasts longer and remains sound. He concludes tops down is the better method.
Wild plum stock fosters rapid growth and budding gains
S. W. Anyvorn notes that wild plums for stock are easier to obtain from seed than by grove transplanting. Plant in fall burial and spring planting. Germination is quick and fruiting may occur in the first season. peach buds can reach six feet with one inch diameter and bloom the first year after budding on wild plum stock.
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Wren Press
S. W. Anyvorn
Buffalo resident orders cabinet maker for a book vase
A Buffalo resident instructed a New York cabinet maker to craft a grand book vase filled with volumes. In a postscript he added he was not particular about the books, but would like Mr. Waverly's Novels included due to favorable talk.
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Buffalo
New York
Mr. Waverly
Calumet Rifles Select Captain Hobart by Consensus
The volunteers nearly unanimously chose Hon. FH Hobart as captain. J led the movement and has worked to enlist men for the Calumet Rifles, earning broad support for his leadership. The report credits him with fulfilling the trust and not disappointing the group that placed him in charge.
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Hobart
Calumet Rifles
Catumet Rep
Recognition of the Confederate States
The Milwaukee Free Democrat warns that no foreign power is likely to recognize the Confederacy. It argues Jeff Davis will keep hold of the forts and provinces by force, and only after a strong U S effort to recover them would Montgom ery gain any legitimacy abroad.
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de Frete
Confederate States
Europe
Jeff Davis
U. S
Montgomery
Milwaukee
President of Society Names Replacement for Address
Prof ov, president of the Society, selects Mr. E A Carnins of the Madison Argus to deliver the annual address after Mr. Cover of the Grant County Herald declined.
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Estrorrat Onaton
Cover
Grant ‘County
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