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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1905

Page

3

Rhine Legends and Castles Along the Romantic banks

The article surveys Rhine lore from Schonberg to Nonnenwerth, recounting the seven sisters of Schonberg and their tragic fate, Roland and Ogiedonda, the Drachenfels dragon myth, and the imposing Wilhelm I monument. It notes Coblenz, Ehrenbreitstein, and the Dragon Rock, linking legend with historic sites along the Rhine.

Schonberg Oberwesel Rhine Europe Frederick Herman of Marshal Bechomberg Prince of Orange William III Ehrenbreftstein Spain Roland Ae Lide Gonda Ronceauvalies Nonnenwerth Hera Roland Drachenfels Lidegonda Hoayeh Whenes Enys Tdegonda Heaven Udegonda Sidegouda

Veteran Printer Ad Reads Fragments From Franklin Place

Fragmentary OCR lines show a veteran printer, names like McLellan and Manny, with unclear phrases. The readable bits hint at an advertisement layout or attribution rather than a complete notice.

McLellan Manny Franklin Plureg

Why Dairy Tests Vary

Patron of creameries often grow dissatisfied with changing Babcock tests for milk fat as cows freshen and dry off. Fresh cows bring larger butter globules that rise quickly, skewing fat percentages. later tests show declines as high fat milk from new cows dominates. Variations arise from sample timing, testing methods, and herd composition, not tampering.

Mall Babcock

Mares Failing to Breed In Season Breeding Mistakes and Advice

Inquiries arise about mares failing to conceive after previous foals. Experts say breeding out of season causes barren spells, noting May and June offer grass for milk and best foal production. Owners should wait for the mare to shed and come into heat naturally before breeding.

Alexander Farmers’ Review Akip Thia

Fritters and Puddle Desserts From Leftover Meats

Summary of historical recipes for meat fritters using leftover beef or cooked meats, celery root fricassee with milk thickened by flour, corned beef short cake baked under a biscuit crust, and baked raisin pudding with drippings, flour, sugar and spice. Mentions production growth to 0,000,000 yearly over thirteen years.

Cleanliness in Hog Houses and Dairies for Health

An article urges higher cleanliness in hog houses and cow stables to protect swine health and food safety. It discusses avoiding disease like trichinae, proper feeding and management, and sanitary housing with whitewashed walls, clean bedding, and good ventilation. It also covers child health and balanced home life, stressing rest, play, and varied activities to prevent overwork and support overall development.

Alexander Farmers’ Review Liam Ieal

Variety in Home Life and Child Rearing

A lecture on variation as a life principle notes nature produces endless diversity. It argues families, like nature, benefit from variety in diet to please appetites and stimulate growth, while signaling mothers often overlook other aspects of children's development.

Tan

A Pony at a Party

A December cotillion at a New Jersey home featured a white Shetland pony named Billie as a party favors helper. The four year old, forty inch pony wore red ribbon harness and red shoes, posing in the kitchen dining room and music room while guests offered candy sugar and petting.

Billie Favora Billa Stelland Helen Moore

Fist Ball Rules and Court Division Instructions

The game uses two large courts with a center rope or line. two players serve from one court, bounce the ball, and return across to the opposite court. Points go to the side failing to return or returning from outside the opposite court. Players alternate serves, use both hands, and may add bounce restrictions. A 25 point game. courts can be subdivided to manage many players. Also includes a method to clean ostrich feathers with pipa clay and water and curl with a Kulte bank.

Jessie

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