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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
5
A fragmented column blends a humorous lament from a young woman about rural life with a legal update. The county wins a retrial bid as the De Lacy case is sent back by the Supreme Court over evidence admissibility.
The Iowa-Alaska Mining Company, led by Mr. Sherlock and including Jack Starbuck of Cherokee, reports staking twenty acres per member and finding pay dirt paying 3 to 35 cents per pan. Starbuck is said to be fired from the venture amid questions about earlier promises and fake prospecting letters from the firm.
A Breckfield Gazette correspondent reviews evolving beef cattle types from Shorthorn to Angus and Hereford, noting market aims for compact, early maturing cattle and breeders shifting lines. It discusses the need for size and robust lineage in horses, stressing balanced breeding for growth and market value.
Knights Templar Triennial Conclave at Pittsburg Pa October 10 14 tickets sold by the Northwestern Line October 7 inclusive at special dates Apply to agents for file parts etc
A fragment notes a comparison involving Castoria and a weapon related to Lehi, referenced in connection with Zac. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context, conveying only a placeholder mention of entities without a cohesive narrative or event.
The article surveys the changing world of British draft horses over two centuries. It notes early popular breeds like Cleveland Bay Suffolk Punch and Lincolnshire Black, the Flemish strain boosting Lincolnshire, and later the Clydesdale. It discusses the shift toward new types and the gradual decline of traditional breeds as modern standards emerged in London and beyond.
The article argues feeders should prioritize good stock or very cheap stock to profit. It notes that advantage per hundredweight is highest on top quality cattle and lowest on poor stock. Cheap feeders can earn by selling at gains despite low initial cost, while pure poor cattle remain uneconomical.
Farmers can fatten two to three year old calves for beef without reducing milk output. Feeding unfit stock to cattle preserves milk quality, and tendered meat can be sold on the local market. In cold weather frozen beef remains usable, salted beef keeps well into spring and summer. In contrast many farmers now focus on pork for meat supply. Feeding raisins to horses in California offers a cheaper alternative to crushed barley, with raisins sold to wineries at high prices.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Moreau Ped as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims quick relief for tickling throat and obstinate coughs and mentions a trusted reputation. Includes errant letters and unclear references to locations in Connecticut.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered phrases about candy Cathertie teas and aged claims, mentioning sellers and drugs. Core facts are unreadable. no coherent event, date, or entities beyond generic references to "drvegists" and "years."
An old time ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sores eruptions and skin ailments. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded and lists 25 cents per box with sale through ILL Cole ay.
Pittsburg Pa October 8 9 and 10 round trip tickets offered by Illinois Central from all stations in Pittsburg with return by October 17. Tickets valid for continuous passage in both directions and extendable to October 31 with a small fee for deposit with joint agent on specified dates.
From October 13 16 17, side trip tickets to Central Pennsylvania points within 260 miles of Pittsburg advance at one fare round trip. Valid sale date of sale and return to October 30 1898. Tickets limited to Knights Templar Conclave holders with deposit proof at Pittsburg agent. Also Oct 15 and 16 Pittsburg to Baltimore Washington and Gettysburg with return by Oct 24 1898.
An incomplete OCR passage mentions rail routes and tickets with names like Minneapolis and a ticketing contact. It references a timetable style with routes and berths, noting four days and a November 2 date. The text is garbled and fragments include Kansas City Worth and a general passenger office contact.
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