Battle at Shakhe River Shapes Japanese Victory Claim
The report outlines the Shakhe River clash led by Oyama lasting eleven days beginning October 9. It credits Japanese tactical gains, Kuropatkin’s failed aim to relieve Port Arthur, and a Japanese line advance while Russian losses reach around 12 000 killed and 56 000 wounded. The piece notes rain and exhaustion as factors delaying a decisive end and mentions naval and coastal actions nearby.
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Shakhe River
Mar Shal Oyama
Kuroki
Chicago Tribune
Kiropatkin
Mukden On
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Oyania
Yentai
Hung
Bar
Okwi
Yamiada
Lone Tree Hill
Shakhe
Liaoyang
Chicago Record-Herald
Dancer Line
Britons Proclaim Anger After Russian Baltic Fleet Attack
Hull fishermen report midnight bombardment by the Russian Baltic squadron in the North Sea. Two trawlers sunk, several damaged, one boat and crew missing with possible deaths. Seventeen or more wounded in Hull. Moulmein and Sling damaged, Crane sunk, crew beheaded or killed, weather hazy, torpedo boat threat observed.
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Russia
Downing Street
Baltic
North Sea
Elainis
J. A. Smith
Lmsith
Amd Leggett
Ttsm .T
Thea
Hull
Magland
Baltic Aquadron
Shella
Wren
Smith
Leggett
Moulmein
Sling
Tull
Spien End
Life term for thugs Chicago revives old law to apply to hold ups
In Chicago a revived ancient statute allows life imprisonment for robbers who commit assault with deadly weapons during a hold up. Within a week several convicted robbers received severe sentences, reflecting a shift aimed at deterring armed crimes and protecting public safety.
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Chicago
Cook County
Board of Pardons
Two-Row Corn Cutter Described For Homestead Use
A reader shares a home built two row corn cutter using a 4x4 axle, 2x4 belt, and 12 inch rear extension. The platform is bolted or nailed, with front runners from an old Keystone planter and knives repurposed from a stalk cutter.
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Keystone
No Change For The Scullys Incotton Market Paradox
A long excerpt discusses cotton market puzzles and notes a Danish agricultural surge driven by government instruction. It highlights Hungarian efforts, farm education, grafted stock distribution, and rising dairy and poultry exports. It then shifts to corn fodder shocks, detailing proper shocking techniques and the impact of cutting height on grain yield. W B Anderson provides guidance from the Indianapolis News.
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Denmark
Gaericulture
W. B. Anderson
Indianapolis News
Military and political brief notes from the era
Gen Bilderling loses nearly a brigade from his corps while the Dowager Empress collapses under road work. Japanese troops pull back from Newchwanng to Liao yang. The contraband question and crisis widen at St. Petersburg.
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Newasia
Bilderling
Newchwanng
Liaoyang
St. Petersburg
Bas
Supreme Judge Amades Herville Denied US Transit
Talith supreme judge Amades Herville is refused passage through the United States en route to France after a medical finding of affliction. The decision blocks his travel and raises questions about eligibility and diplomatic implications.
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Amades Herville
Talith
United States
France
Swikh
Sirmtpae
Caring for Cows Boosts Milk Output at Home
Farmers should provide sunlit, clean, draft free stables with bedding and chew items. Keep stalls sanitary with heavy straw, close cracks, and ensure ventilation. A comfortable cow yields fuller milk and happier livestock overall.
Feeding Condiments for Fowls and Plant Protection Advice
A column suggests feeding red pepper to fowls only in moderation to season food and stimulate appetite, noting onions as a better alternative. It warns pepper can aid moulting hens but should not be a regular part of the ration. The piece also advises against winter protection for hardy shrubs until ground freezes to avoid excess growth from root warmth.
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World of Finance
Manchester
Fall River
South
Hogs Vie For_HWolkHog Match Despite Frustration
Conference notes show the Hogs contending in a rough matchup amid visible frustration. The article highlights field play and coaching reactions while noting key players and crowd reactions.
New Potato Use Sparks Baker’s Sweet Potato Contract
Bakers claim a new use for sweet potatoes as a base for a profitable product. They propose contracting farmers in the Southwest at 20 to 25 dollars per acre to supply the crop for this venture.
Fain Notes on Preparing for Winter and Family Comfort
Fain urges readying the home and outbuildings for winter, keeps steck market ready, and stresses repairs and steady beef demand. He advises feeding March and April pigs corn diet, and emphasizes a cheery family room with good reading to ease the winter’s terrors and strengthen family ties.
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Steck
Poultry Care Tips For A Busy Farm
Poultry notes emphasize that a single breed suffices for a farm and neglect leads to illness. For egg hatchings use 2 year old hens, provide granulated bone supplement, keep perches level, ensure the poultry house is well ventilated, and include whole wheat but not exclusively. Bone meal is advised despite unclear text.
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