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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
6
Fragmented OCR text recounts broad upheaval with references to revolts, political figures, and regional tensions. Names and places appear garbled, but core themes include economic strain, strikes, and calls for change across nations. The piece hints at leadership shifts and ongoing social disruption affecting communities.
A wave of bank looting and post office thefts sweeps the region. Robberies disrupt Westville and nearby towns, with accounts of break ins, forced entries, and stolen cash totaling thousands. Police seek leads as investigations continue across multiple sites.
The article recalls a turbulent period with revolutionary plots against Castro and the Venezuelan government, detailing insurgent actions, ambushes, and a brutal attack on a home with robbers and casualties. It notes involvement of Matos, rival parties, and consulate concerns amid a climate of instability.
In Havana a violent strike escalated as workers attacked utilities and transport. Police and soldiers clashed with rioters, killing several and wounding many including officers, while bystanders fled and chaos disrupted the city. City authorities and the mayor mobilized to restore order and protect property.
Secretary of War submits detailed estimates for the fiscal year ending 1900 80 100d, comparing with prior year appropriations. The War Department records a net reduction of about 44 million in five year totals and notes specific cuts in army transportation posts general stores and barracks funded by resumed construction and reconstructions.
Debated imperial tour by Joseph Chamberlain and a push for extended female suffrage in New South White. Reports discuss Australian debt abatement, wartime expenditures, and aid to widows and orphans. Notes on Macedonian affairs, Constantinople rail threats, and political intrigues in London with coronation honors.
The tone notes U S Postmaster General Henry C. Payne outlines a fiscal year with rising postal revenues and a growing deficit, urging policy actions. It cites totals for ordinary postal revenue about 109.7 million, money orders and registrations, plus free delivery costs and staff reductions as factors. Recommendations include expanding free delivery, carrier leave, postal clerk protections, and new authorization to adjust postal financial operations and rates, with focus on extending service to larger towns and authenticating postal assets. The report also covers railway mail service, injury compensation, and proposed legislative changes to improve efficiency and reduce the deficit.
A century old farming note compares old fashioned cow tying with newer neck chain systems using rings and snap hooks. It notes similar freedom to stanchion methods and suggests thorough trials. Also describes celery storage in covered trenches with drainage, partitions, and vented boxes to protect from cold and spoilage.
The British Dairy Association heard Ammrosa McConnell describe milking techniques, favoring gentle squeezing over forceful stripping to reduce sores and boost yield. Farmers were urged to prepare home made syrup from sorghum, with detailed steps on boiling, settling, skimming, and equipment care. A New England farmer advised sowing alfalfa with two bushels per acre and timely mowing for best growth.
Guidance on winter storage including moisture control ventilation and earth coverings to prevent rot while excluding frost. Observes potato crop yields across states from 1900 census showing Vermont high outputs and New England soil challenges. notes regional differences and the influence of soil and fertilizer on yield.
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