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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
7
An ornate excerpt likens the dying gladiator to the fallen hero and laments nations at war. It contrasts ancient blood sports with modern slaughter, invoking Byron and ghosts of barbarians, honoring those who died for freedom or in battle. The text blends classical imagery with patriotic exhortation.
The article describes a worldwide news network where a 15 member board from diverse regions oversees operations. It explains ties among four major agencies Reuters Wells Havas and AP with shared representations and parallel offices in London Paris Berlin New York. It notes tributary and national agencies like Stefani in Italy distributing news internationally.
Melville E. Stone explains how the Associated Press operates through a global network of foreign agencies and own bureaus in major capitals. He notes Italian Stefani and Secolo links, and lists major non American agencies in Europe and Asia.
A Met Trop Magazine excerpt describes colossal octopuses near California Alaska and Vancouver Island. It notes specimens up to 38 feet long with 15 foot arms and notorious predatory behavior. It recounts a drowning, a boat struggle, and encounters with giant sea cephalopods in deep rock and coral habitats.
A youth who fancied himself a racing tipster boasted after a race but was exposed when a messenger arrived with results. The group listened as he proclaimed, with the crowd learning the true outcome, and the failed prediction was echoed back with a dismissive “Postponed.”
A spoofed quote claims the Boston Board of Wealth announced milk contained over 300 000 bacteria per cubic centimeter and would be condemned, satirically saying Boston girls now carry high power microscopes with their spectacles and galoshes.
A Washington Star quote describes Dustin Stax as a volatile figure, with citizens noting his behavior toward a purse and national bank pride. The remark implies aggression and distrust while hinting at a broader case.
A practical guide describes a movable fumigation box for plants to combat insects, using tobacco smoke to cleanse pots. It outlines constructing a three inch wide frame, adding holes at one end, and making a snug fitting cover to keep air from the plants during fumigation.
A damaged fragment describes attaching muslin to a thin hooped frame to form a cover. The frame is secured at the ends, gathers inward, and sits atop a soft plant frame without bending or breaking. The assembled cover stretches over the three-joch frame.
Agricultural notes advise deep watering to reach roots, avoid surface soaking, and use drains or deep holes. For horses annual feed, oats remain best. test clover and corn briefly before replacing. Silk production: Ceylon may expand sericulture. roadside fruit plans in Baden emphasize state ownership and auction. Stable care includes drainage, hoof care, lighter shoes, and gradual grazing shifts.
An article describes a wind driven churn device with a detachable fan system and simple construction. It also cites Edgar Judge on Northwestern Canada farm expansion from 1800 to 1900, claiming large wheat output potential and Canada as a growing exporter. It notes rising costs in farming and changing cattle and grain prices.
A discussion on farm life argues long hours are fading as modern methods and better tools let farmers work smarter. It notes rising use of skilled labor and efficient implements, plus careful seed and feed choices to boost stands and productivity.
The article discusses careful seed selection for fish and garden crops during seeding time. It warns that poor seeds cause losses of money and labor by wasting seasons and rent, and advises securing good seed corn and oats to avoid failures and future regret.
A Weekly Witness note describes methods to make dogs sick by tainting eggs with tartaric emetic or pulverized seeds and covering the shell to deceive the dog. The piece warns readers about cruelty and potential death from such acts.
A reflective line notes that repeated pursuits by men bring neither mental tranquility nor physical ease, suggesting a critique of restless labor or worldly striving.
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