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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
7
A subscriber devised a simple fodder rack built around a fence using strong poles and one inch lumber. The design allows cattle to reach through and take fodder directly, reducing waste compared with traditional feeding methods.
Instructions on handling a horse and wagon from W H Riker advise letting the horse think, easing tension, and giving time to back or hold the load. The guidance warns not to demand backing unless another horse can assist the wagon, emphasizing patient control.
An article describes simple and elaborate hay racks with guard poles to keep stock from entering the feed. A reader praises a rack with an inside feeding area and outer waste catching rack. Another contributor shares a fenced setup using cleats and boards to feed cattle from the ground.
The article outlines methods to combat apple tree borers including sharp knives and wires to remove larvae, and soap and carbolic acid sprays to deter moths. It also details makeshift rain covers for buckets, a sheltering board device, silage guidance for dairy cows, and a quick training method for teaching a colt to back in harness.
A century of clover forecasts misled farmers but this spring the crop appears strong again with hundreds of thousands of acres to be cut after last year’s drought and wet harvest. The article notes clover restores fertility and compares it to alfalfa in favorable corn belt conditions.
More than 20 000 Methodist Society members attended the International topworth League convention in Detroit with 3 meetings held at Tent Ontario Detroit Opera House and Central Church. Bishop C B Galloway spoke on the eighteenth century Pentecost praising Wesley and his coadjutors and his remarks drew applause for President McKinley.
Maud Jardine of Bloomington Illinois was found not guilty of murdering her two year old sister after a two hour hearing. Detective J P Butler faced taunts as witnesses testified about the child’s death amid claims the girl disliked caring for the infant. The state presented twenty four witnesses but the jury freed the 11 year old prisoner.
Russia refused to receive or consider a petition from American citizens regarding the Kisheneff massacre. Secretary Hay received notice from Riddle that St Petersburg declined the document, ending the incident unless Roosevelt intervenes. Washington officials say no further action should be taken and the Czar may have accepted a respectful appeal to avoid offense.
Telegraphic Brevities note Mayor Low of New York City plans to run again for mayor. Other items mention Pratt County Kansas establishing a state fish hatchery, Chicago street funds near exhaustion, Okmulgee Bank starting with 50000 capital, and Utah assay office reporting 1902 gold and silver production valued at 27582153 dollars, up from 1901.
A chaotic period grips New York and nationwide markets as stocks tumble since the Panic of 1901. Investors fear a bottom may not exist while even strong names like Chicago and Northwestern and General Electric fall sharply, with losses tallying in the hundreds of millions.
A three day West Side riot erupts as 3000 strikers clash with police near Kellogg Switchboard. Bricklayers on a Harrison and Feorla street building fire on officers guarding a freight wagon, triggering a five minute volley and chaotic street melees.
A chaotic market scene follows the Exodus as overcapitalized stocks retreat to pre boom prices. Leaders accuse financiers of manipulating loans and pressuring collateral sales while a railroad stock table shows heavy losses. Political fallout includes Joseph J. Gill resigning for health reasons amid broader unrest. A large fire in West Pascagoula creosote works causes 200000 damage with no injuries. Riots accompany a Kelogg procession route as police clash with demonstrators, ending with deadly force narrowly avoided.
The Rev C W Burgess resigns due to health in Melbourne Upper town conference. The Rev Edwin H Hughes to accept presidency of De Pauw University Greencastle Ind. The Rev George Schombach leaves after 38 years in New ark N J to return to Germany. Cardinal Vaughan’s auxiliary Algernon Branley linked to old English families. Supt Baker notes Ohio has as many churches as saloons, with saloons ahead in cities. Reginald J Campbell plans a London City Temple pastorate. Bell usage in mosques noted as absent due to beliefs.
A fierce windstorm swept across central Illinois Friday evening causing five deaths in Streator and multiple injuries in Mendota Campus Emington and Campus with extensive property damage including Vulcan Western works and Dickermann schoolhouse. The tornado touched multiple counties and disrupted rail lines and buildings across the region.
Secretary Wilson returned to Washington from a tour of Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota saying overall farming conditions look good but the corn crop will be short due to abnormally cool weather. He noted damage in valleys and flooded lands with mature corn unlikely on level ground while dry rolling lands may fare better. He predicted a possible average crop if future weather improves and praised the grass oats wheat and barley growth and a strong macaroni program.
Andrew Carnegie contributed 100000 dollars to Hamilton College as part of ongoing donations. The State Department told Argentina that the United States currently has no foot and mouth disease. Lawrence details flood damage and a Kansas State G ABA reunion may move to Hutchinson with Hamilton College President Stryke.
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