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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
8
A verbose rural opinion extols sturdy fences and gates as essential for farm safety and appearance. It argues broken fences cause livestock losses and crop damage, and cheaper upkeep prevents costly neighbor disputes. The piece details gate construction with hinges, balancing weights, and simple hardware to ensure gates operate smoothly.
A Popular Mechanics writer describes a simple wall mounted fodder holder for stables. Made from 3 by 4 inch material about four feet long, hinged at the bottom and clamped at the top, it holds fodder behind an upright piece to prevent waste. Multiple units along the manger deter cattle from pulling fodder out.
Fragmentary notes discuss cow yield and human food per unit, mentioning steer, portatalke leaves, and material production. The unreadable text references producing nourishment components and potential material outputs from livestock.
The piece argues cows require longer rest between calvings and criticizes constant milking. It notes laws limiting milk removal after calving, supports a longer rest period, and warns against overworking dairy cows. The author uses farmer anecdotes to stress health and productivity benefits.
A readable fragment explains binding a strap to a pail to keep its handle upright. An ordinary pail can be tied securely with a small piece of material attached near the handle slot so the band engages the handle. The aim is a simple improvised stand to hold the pail steady.
Fragmentary note describes a method involving a tin piece and wooden pails. Mentions a glaze or force pushing toward wood and a slow motion action. No clear event, place, or named entities.
Guidance for ten days before calving urges a comfortable littered pen, a manger, and controlled feed in a basket. Do not overfeed roughage, as it encourages waste. Nightly lantern rounds ensure cleanliness and proper preparation for birth.
The text urges keeping clean water available for dairy cattle, warning against tainted or musty water. It notes butter prices influence for keeping cattle and highlights the Autry herd, emphasizing careful handling to prevent spoiled milk and soggy conditions in barnyards.
Frank Sedlee, key figure for reshaping the career of star Corhan, found him in New Mexico after Corhan played for the Pueblo team for three years. In 1906 Corhan joined Sedlee’s efforts, posting a .236 average and notable stolen bases, earning a place among Western League players.
Connie Mack, manager of the world champions, regrets trading Knight and reflects on Bris Lord’s Cleveland debut, Jack Wright’s rise with the Highlanders and later return to the majors, with Tommy Collins and Johnny Collins linked to the shifts and big league impact.
The Des Moines club leads the Western League as talks to sell loom. Pitchers face trouble with Koneteny and Walter Johnson changes his delivery. Lou Richie shines with four straight strong starts while Detroit enters negotiations for a pitcher. The report notes tentative bids and possible trades in baseball's tense season.
A narrative from Lippincott's recounts a boy’s misadventures in a building where he is guided by an elevator operator to offices. He describes coercive harassment and deception by a boss figure, mentioning a bully and a plan that escalates to a questionable scheme. The account reflects period slang and social dynamics of intimidation.
A Philadelphia widow describes severe hand sores and skin decay until she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She credits the products with healing all her dermatitis and enabling a return to work. The ad cites widespread sales and charity drives for tuberculosis relief, with regional totals and pledges.
A garbled OCR passage presents mixed words and names, including references to sale, drugs, locations, and unclear phrases. It lacks coherent events or identifiable entities beyond stray proper nouns and fragments.
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