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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
6
In Bound by a Spell, Mr. M recalls a vagabond mesmerism scheme that old Stokes and daughter Judith Zenobia used to enthrall crowds. A bravado guest challenges the act, lessons unfold, and the couple vanishes after a climactic night leaving the narrator ruined while tracking a mysterious benefactor named Mr Rodwell.
The narrator recalls Judith Stokes and her father, Rev Mr Rodwell, as clues surface about past ties. Josiah insists on locating the man, asking if he is Bill Stokes, Old Snoffles, and recognition follows as Silas is identified. The connection threatens to reveal hidden loyalties.
Weather bureau guidance from Professor W. S. Franklin of Lehigh University explains key factors for effective lightning protection. A proper ground with damp soil or extensive metallic piping, a wide thin-walled rod, and a short straight conductor are essential to route the bolt safely. a mountain hotel account illustrates the thunderous test and the conductor’s protective role despite distrust.
The article notes the revival of the old English game fowl prized for table poultry. It highlights their delicacy and flavor, claims they outrank pheasants on the table, and describes rapid growth and readiness after six weeks. Breeds listed include black breasted reda and brown breasted reds among others.
The Rural New Yorker argues for a dog control law requiring male dogs to wear metal tags displaying owner name and address with the date. The plan would tax or restrict other dogs and empower officers to kill untagged dogs. It cites Indiana's prior law reducing dogs and increasing revenue before repeal.
The plan shows a barn suitable for sheep or cattle with hay stored over pens along the sides. A central wagon alley feeds each side, where pens are separated by racks and each has its own window and door. The ten foot wide barn provides ample hay storage, light, and yard access while keeping costs under 500 dollars.
The article stresses daily grooming for farm colts with two cleanings daily. Before breakfast brisk brushing uses light currycomb in summer, after work remove sweat and dirt for a restful night. Do not cut manes or forelocks as they add balance and appearance.
Breeders discuss what a buyer sees when inspecting colts on the halter. They ask how such horses appear beside full manes, implying contrasts in conformation and grooming. The note hints at comparing stock features during official inspection or sale previews.
Farmers advised to treat seed wheat before sowing to prevent smut. Use a copper sulfate solution soak of one pound in twenty four gallons for twelve hours, then rinse and soak ten minutes in lime solution, then dry promptly. Warned that the sulphate is deadly if eaten by stock. Previous smutty land may avoid future infection if seed is properly treated.
A concise guide from Agriculture Epitomist on profitable hog farming. It urges sowing rye for green winter feed, burning corncobs into charcoal for hogs, regular feeding, and monitoring digestion. It advises readying market hogs on full corn feed but selling promptly, and contrasts breeding stock needs with bone and muscle producing feeds. It also recommends brood sows, proper feeding troughs, keeping accounts, and maintaining overall stock growth and farm fertility.
Whitewash may be applied to fruit trees, especially apples, in spring. Slaked brine with cold or hot water forms the base, boosted by skimmilk and sometimes a glue solution to improve adhesion. The sprayable mix helps repel fungous diseases and insect pests.
The guide advises applying surface manure this winter to worn meadows. In spring spread 50 lb nitrate of soda, 100 lb sulphate of potash, and 200 lb acidulated phosphate rock. Do this in April, reseed bare patches with grass seeds and keep cattle off until substantial growth appears.
Advice on managing hens during moulting and laying seasons. Feeding levels, housing, and litter practices discussed to optimize egg production and fatten market-ready chickens. Tips include kerosene for lice control and using dry peat or muck to absorb gases among storage recommendations.
An English inventor unveiled a copper life preserver and demonstrated its use in the River Thames. Reports recount a 400 passenger East India ship lost in the Indian Ocean, while political and military news include a Senate discussion on Louisiana self government and a Pennsylvania bill to move the state capital to Harrisburg.
The Austrian and Morocco States agreed on a settlement of their disputes. Deputations from Great Britain met in London to consider trade with China as ports opened. French missionaries first to South Africa arrived at the cape. An American ship arrived in Havre with 1400 bales of cotton from Charleston.
A survey of events notes riots in Kan ana rail blocks from Chicago snowbound trains with 100 to 300 passengers delayed. Kern river gold rush in southern California and extreme cold in New York New England. Booth and Bycraft freed by Wisconsin Supreme Court. a Rikers Island prize fight was broken up by police.
The Illinois House of Representatives concurred with the Senate in repealing the black laws. The Cook County board of supervisors set a $400 bounty for volunteers. Lincoln returned to Washington. The State Department said Fortress Monroe peace talks ended without result. Canada passed the anti Confederacy alien bill.
Matt Carpenter of Wisconsin loses to Angus Cameron in the United States Senate race. The House passes a civil rights bill as attention turns to canal projects. A special engineering committee urges jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi instead of Fort St. Philips canal.
Three men were killed by a mob at Audubon Iowa after having murdered an old man. The Irish agitator O Donovan Roasa was shot and wounded on a New York street by a woman. Democrats visiting President elect Cleveland found him sphinx like about plans. A severe storm in Chicago disrupted traffic and caused much suffering.
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