In China Missionaries Face Truth About People
A veteran missionary denounces idealized views of China and argues Christianity is needed despite widespread deceit and cruelty. He notes harsh realities from inns to markets, praises some converts, and predicts a broad harvest of faith as gospel work continues.
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Hong Kong
China
Yellow Sea
Middle Kingdom
Ernest Satow
Tien-Tsin
Shanghai
Jesus
Hving
Ime
Robert Morrison
Joseph B. Bowles
Reviving a Tired Honey Bee Proverb in St Nicholas Magazine
The piece notes the honey bee’s high energy when at home and its decline when separated. It explains that bees tire in rain or hunger, but their activity can be restored with a little sugar or honey, illustrating resilience with a simple remedy.
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St. Nicholas Magazine
The Lesson of Life by Reyv. F. B. Meyer
A reflective poem-like sentiment likens sorrow to drifting at the mercy of chance waves. It concludes that life is a school-house where our Father teaches us lessons as needed, bringing a great calm to the soul.
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Reyv
F. B. Meyer
Mark Twain Crowned As Anglo-Saxon Feat Entertainer
The piece lauds Mark Twain as a towering figure of American letters and humor, likening him to a colossus who bestrides the Atlantic while audiences across the hemispheres laugh. It calls him the cordial of Anglo-Saxon wit.
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Earth
Mark Twain
Bond case in Corydon stalled as Ware seeks continuance
Leroy Ware cashier of the defunct Farmers and Drovers bank of Seymour remains jailed in Corydon awaiting judge Towner’s ruling on a continuance motion. His attorney cites Ware’s tuberculosis and his wife’s recent surgery as reasons, while Ware contends the bank lost money over years due to high time-deposit rates and bad loans, blaming borrowed capital for the crash.
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Corydon
Leroy Ware
Farmers and Drovers’ Bank of
Seymour
Ware
Attorney Reid
Des Moines
Towner
Manny
Mr. Ware
Fire Totals 300000 Loss at Iowa Central Shops
Marshalltown fires gut the Iowa Central car shops and paint shop destroying coaches, box cars, flat cars, lumber, millwork and machinery valued at 300000. Fire origin unknown, discovered at 830 pm, winds aided efforts. ten cars moved to safety as engines fought blaze.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Repudiates Rioters in Davenport Riot Fallout
The German American Central Association and Davenport saloonkeepers disown rioters. They plan a committee with the Commercial Club and Ministerial Association to address the situation and to observe Washington's Birthday events next February. Kemmerer and Neal prosecuted rioters. George Paulsen, who attacked Kemmerer, paid costs and was released after assault. Kemmerer chose not to prosecute due to Paulsen's drunk condition.
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Davenport
German-American Central Association
Commercial Club
Ministerial Association
Washington
Kemmerer
Neal
George Paulsen
Paulsen
Negro Attacks Woman In Ottumwa. Suspect Arrested
Miss Jeanette Yates, a telephone operator, escaped a negro's grasp and ran to police. Patrolman Holland encountered the assailant, who struck him and was fired upon but not hit. William D. Stevens was arrested after a description from Miss Yates matched the suspect. she later identified Stevens as the attacker.
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Stevens
Holland
Pillow Slip Murder Retrial Granted in Moulton
Homer Rutledge, accused of murdering his brother in law Oliver Street after a quarrel over pillow slips, has been granted a new trial. The case was sent back by the supreme court for retrial.
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Moulton
Homer Rutledge
Oliver Street
Supreme Court
Doctors' Trust Is Legal in Labor Union Ruling
Judge Kelley discharged the Waverly doctors in habeas corpus proceedings after ruling that labor organizing to protect wages is not barred by section 5060. The case involved Dr. W A Rohlf for twelve doctors and Henry Kasemier against the state of Iowa. He did not pass on the constitutional issue.
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Charles City
Kelley
Waverly
W. A. Rohlf
Henry Kasemier
Iowa
Bremner County
Mackown Guilty in Arson Case at Webster City
A Webster City jury found George W. Mackown guilty of arson after an all night deliberation. The case details include alleged embezzlement of funds used for raw felt material and a collapse of the local factory he managed. A second charge awaits Webster County jurors.
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Webster City
Mackown
George W. Mackown
Daniel C. Green
Dolgeville
New York
Webster County
Eloping Wife Caught At Rock Island Station
Mrs. Ernest Jastorff of Rock Rapids was stopped at Rock Island station as she tried to board with Carl Whitrock to elope. She returned home with her two year old and a large sum of money while Whitrock fled and has not been seen. Whitrock, once acquitted of an assault charge at Alvord, had begun visiting Mrs. Jastorff secretly.
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Rock Rapids
Ernest Jastorff
Rock Island
Carl Whitrock
Whitrock
Charles H Morris Dies After Mine Shooting
Charles H Morris died at Mercy hospital on the 26th from gunshot wounds inflicted by J C Cain at Enterprise on Oct 16. He passed peacefully after ten days of suffering alongside his assistant E C Johnson, with doctors noting a septic infection followed the injury.
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Charles H. Morris
Des Moines
J. C. Cain
Enterprise
Mercy Hospital
E. C. Johnson
McKinley
Warrants Issued for Twenty in Charivari Attack
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of twenty people including women for taking part in a charivari that damaged Amos Bullen’s home. Mr and Mrs Roy Zwanziger, married at Charles City, were present during the assault as windows were broken shingles torn off the chimney toppled and the yard left in disorder.
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Nashua
Amos Bullen
Roy Zwanziger
Charles City
Bullen
Gate latch and support for any style of gate
The latch swings on two wires and fits into a notch in the post. A brace wire from the gate top runs to buildings or a tall post. higher brace reduces strain on the construction.
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Farmers’ Review
Taking Care of Harness A Leather Care Guide From A Soldery
A reader notes leather consists of interwoven tendrils that stretch when pliable. Use black oil for black harnesses and wash dirt with lukewarm soap before applying fat. Apply sparingly and avoid oiling without unbuckling. Nourish under buckles. vary hole positions to extend life.
Mistake in Building Poultry House Leads to Tear Down
A poultry breeder tore down a 30 by 40 foot semi monitor top house after finding double construction could not properly ventilate or light the back. Wallaces Farmer notes a 30 foot wide design prevents sunlight and air reaching back walls, causing dampness and bad odor linked to tuberculosis risk.
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Wallace
Hogs in confinement crave charcoal and ash foods
Hogs kept in confinement crave foods such as charcoal ashes and rotten wood. Despite low nutritional value these items act as effective corrective for hogs fed large amounts of corn, helping their digestion and overall health.
Manure Handling and Storage Practices for Better Fertilizer Returns
A historical note outlines how improper manure management wastes nutrients. Piled manure loses nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash through fermentation, rain, and heat. spreading daily with a manure spreader minimizes losses. It recommends stored piles with damp but solid content and frequent redistribution to prevent ammonia loss while advocating bedding to recover liquids.
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Cornell
New Jersey
Frear
Pennsylvania Station
Low Down Wagons Praise From Orange Judd Farm Correspondent
A correspondent from Orange Judd Farmer extols low down farm wagons noting daily usefulness for hauling feed, easier turning, and lasting 15 to 20 years with a steel wheel and wood axle. Cautions include unsuitable heavy hauling on bad roads and recommends four inch tires with a 3 1/2 inch skein.
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Orange Judd
Method of shelling corn with nail-edged plank
The article describes a household method for shelling corn using a fence plank studded with nails. By pressing ears against the nail heads the kernels are knocked loose, a practical improvised tool for those lacking a regular sheller.
Way Sheller Revolutionizes Corn Shelling Praised by Prairie Farmer
Prairie Farmer reports a tool named Way Sheller that can lay across a tub or box and serve as a seat while corn is shelled rapidly by rubbing it across the kernels. The device promises swift processing and versatile use in the field or home.
Best Turkey Hens Selection Description
In the bronze turkey selection for breeders the body should be long and deepest at the center with a full breast broad back strong thighs and shanks of moderate length. In young birds the shanks are dead black but grow lighter with age until they become pink or flesh colored.
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