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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
3
Alfalfa rotation, fruit trees, and systematic spray calendars are urged for farm productivity. Notes on single germ beet seed, animal care, orchard pruning, and improved dairy standards as cities tighten milk requirements. Also covers feeding, pasture, and equipment tips for cattle horses and poultry.
The advertisement urges readers to consult William A Radford author editor and manufacturer on cement house plans. It promotes a medium sized square eight room plan 38 by 32 feet with basement bathroom kitchen plumbing central heating placement and compact stairways stressing durability and non combustibility of cement construction.
An article praises cement construction for durability and timeless style, urging open fireplaces for ventilation and health. It warns against airtight homes, stresses proper vent layouts, and notes the value of a large front veranda with fly screens. Porches and porch furniture are marketed as desirable home features.
In 12 to 15 years ago J M Dickinson secretary of war saved James J Joy from drowning after mistaking the shadow for the Detroit river wharf. Dickinson plunged in with expert swimming, helped by his son, and Joy was rescued as Dickinson was pulled aboard himself. Taft embraced him in relief and the next day Dickinson fled to avoid being made a hero.
In the upper Rio Grande region Texas water is scarce and hard to transport. Water bags carried on horses hold ten to twelve gallons and are used by Mexicans along the border. Packs form trains as water carts wend to and from the river under Mexican drivers.
Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Rucker U.S. Army, retired, aged ninety seven, is described as the eldest soldier in the service and the longest serving officer in U.S. history. Born before the War of 1812, he joined as a lieutenant from Michigan under Andrew Jackson and has served uninterruptedly since then. He lives in Washington with his daughter Mrs Philip H Sheridan.
WIII Do Proper Honor to Fulton New York reports a fundraising total of 1 076 000 for the Hudson Fulton celebration. The event begins September 26 with plans to devote part of the funds to aeronautical features. A reproduction of Fulton's steamboat will be set with fast motor rays and airships skimming overhead as it moves upstream.
Notes or legal papers executed in Mexico must bear revenue stamps and papers executed in the United States or other countries must bear stamps before any legal action can begin in Mexico. Drafts payable to order are not negotiable mercantile documents, says Daily Commercial and Trade Reports.
A fragmentary dialogue presents a humorous exchange with interjected punctuation and mislabeled speakers. The readable portion hints at a dispute over admitting error but provides no clear names, context, or outcome.
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