Practical farm notes on feeding and soil testing
Farmers advised to avoid moldy corn and to provide roomy spaces for cows while using flexible stalls for better animal welfare. Early grain for lambs is key, with a ten week grain diet before weaning. high quality inputs yield profits when directed at capable cows. Cement use expands from troughs to silos and barns. raise responsible animals to teach boys responsibility. Spring readiness, manure and machinery checks, and soil testing with blue litmus paper are described, plus notes on egg weights across breeds and the value of Peggy the hen at shows.
Dairy Farm Advice and Milking Practices of the Era
Practical dairy and farming guidance urging April to May hatching, alfalfa feed, proper cow care, and the benefits of modern equipment like the milking machine. Emphasizes clean milking, housing, grooming, and manure management, with warnings about careless milking and the need for efficient labor and proper slaughtering facilities for training.
WAS TAKEN FOR A BURGLAR
Aaron Denelski, now charged with murder, was released on bonds after a man, A I Ryan, died from a gunshot wound and subsequent septic poisoning. A post mortem confirmed the cause. Ryan’s brother said he was not a heavy drinker and may have mistaken the apartment for a hotel. Ryan had been a steady worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Denelski
Des Moines
Mercy Hospital
A. I. Ryan
East Grand Avenue
Ryan
Muller
A. K. Stewart
Denelski
Missouri Governor Hadley Proposes Tax Plan
Jefferson City Mo A state message from Governor Hadley to the Missouri assembly urges widespread tax increases. The measures include inheritance tax 25 cents per 1000 dollars a wholesale liquor license tax wholesale and retail tobacco taxes automobile ownership inspection fees state inspection staff funded by fees and a capital stock tax on corporations plus stiffer penalties for failure to report personal property to assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Hadley
Missouri Assembly
Rioting in Bogota Forces Use of Artillery in Plaza
Domestic policies blamed for three days of disturbances in Bogota the capital of the United States of Colombia. Rioting prompted the use of artillery to restore order. President Reyes resigned then resumed office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Washington
D. C
United States
Colombia
Reyes
Disastrous Flood Strikes Columbus Mississippi
The Tombigbee River has reached its highest level since 1892, flooding lowlands around Columbus. Property damage is widespread as residents flee to higher ground and multiple smaller streams overflow their banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Columbus
Stairs Sheriff Is Killed in Tennessee Incident
DeWitt Baughin of Cedartown Georgia was shot and killed at Nastlake a Chattanooga suburb by Deputy Morris. The deputy survived a severe throat wound. H. E. Kennedy and R. Thorn tried to aid the officer and were seriously stabbed after Baughan was ejected from a street car for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stairs
Chattanooga
Tenn
DeWitt Baughin
Cedartown
Nastlake
Morris
H. BE. Kennedy
ER. D. Thorn
Baughan
Farm carrier Robert Strawser kills three children then himself
Robert Strawser, a rural mail carrier and former Flora resident, murdered his three children with strychnine and then committed suicide by taking the poison. Strawser's wife found the four bodies at Flora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Robert Strawser
Flora
Strawser
Mother Burns to Death at Wisconsin Home
Mrs Earl Gore wife of the station agent at Glencoe Til was burned to death at her home in Winetka while trying to save her year old baby Lettin whose dress ignited near a stove The mother died at 2 o clock in the afternoon and the infant lingered until 4 PM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Chicago
Earl Gore
Glencoe
Til
Winetka
Lfe
Lettin
Railroad Fine Upheld in Rebates Case
Judge Adams of the United States circuit court of appeals sustained a St. Paul federal court ruling fining the Wisconsin Central railroad 17000 dollars for granting half cent per bushel rebates on grain shipped by the Spencer company of Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adams
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Paul
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Spencer Company
Milwaukee
Three Cent Rate In Effect In Missouri Rail Fare
Missouri roads plan return to a three cent passenger rate replacing the two cent rate deemed confiscatory by Judge McPherson. A unanimous decision emerged from a conference of executive and traffic officials at Rock Island President B M Winchell’s office. No conclusions on weighing other states were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri
McPherson
B. M. Winchell
Rock Island Line
Tragic Shooting Death of Evril Brooks by Brother Ralph
In Council Bluffs Evril Brooks a 19 year old girl was killed by her brother Ralph Brooks 17 in their Scott street home. A gathering of young men included Clark Ryder and E A Roop. Revolvers were handled and reloaded with others present. Ralph returned to the room and fired at Evril during a disputed ownership of a knife. She died from a heart shot as the group realized the gesture was not mock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Evril Brooks
Ralph Brooks
Scott Street
Brooks
Clark Ryder
Young Brooks
E. A. Roop
Roop
Misa Brooks
Sullivan
Ralph
Clarkson to Serve Out New York Collector
President Taft sends regards by Colonel Loeb who was sworn in Tuesday as collector to Gen James Clarkson surveyor of the port with the message Clarkson will serve out his term. Taft first met Clarkson in 1884 during the campaign and has since expressed friendly feeling. Colonel Loeb keeps I V Sherman as secretary in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
New York
Taft
Loeb
James 8
General Clarkson
Republican Natonal Committee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Surveyor Clarkson
I. V. Sherman
Sherman
Mrs Morse Bankrupt in New York Affair
Mrs Charles W Morse confirmed reports that her husband’s fortune was entirely dissipated and that she sold her furs and jewels to meet obligations from his recent trial including lawyers fees in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
New York
Charles W. Morse
Tce
Fort Laramie Ranchman Kills Wife and Daughter
Posey Ryan, a Fort Laramie ranchman, shot and killed his wife and daughter during dinner at a Cheyenne restaurant. Mrs. Ryan recently brought their daughter to Cheyenne to pursue a divorce. Ryan surrendered without resistance and said he expected to hang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Posey Ryan
Fort Laramie
Businessman Roch Shoots Self in Brainard Neb
Joseph H. Roch, a local businessman, entered his shop and, brandishing a rifle, announced threats to employees before hanging the weapon and firing, dying instantly. The sensational act occurred with the rifle visible from the street, ending in his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Joseph H. Roch
Steel Workers Walk Out at American Steel Foundry
Four hundred employees at the American Steel foundry in Granite City walk out over a wage dispute. The stoppage involves the plant's workforce and signals a labor unrest action by steel workers seeking higher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
American Steel Company
Transport Logan Runs Aground In Honolulu Harbor
The United States Army transport Logan, which sailed from San Francisco on March 6, ran aground while entering Honolulu harbor. The vessel sustained no damage and was later floated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Honoluluu
San Francisco
Real War Cruise Emphasized by Sperry at Lambs Banquet
Rear Admiral Charles 8 Sperry and fleet officers hosted by the Lambs club heard him deny the fleet voyage was a mere pleasure cruise. He stated the world cruise was a genuine war cruise, not a practice run, in remarks quoted by Augustus Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles 8. Sperry
Lambs Club
Augustus Thomas
Shepherd of the Lambs
Admiral Sperry
Many Old Faces Absent from Congress in Special Session
Washington notes twelve senators and seventy-seven representatives who were members of the last congress were absent when the Sixty-first congress began its special session. Several long-serving figures are cited, including Teller, Platt, Foraker, Hemenway, McCreary, and others among retiring senators and representatives, with details on years of service and past positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Hopkins
Milneis
Hepburn
Iowa
Congress
Sherman
New York
Cousins
Delegate Smith
Arizona
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Cooper
Texans
Overstreet
Indiana
Williams
Mississippi
Acheson
Pennsylvania
Teller
Colorado
National Momentary Commission
Senator Platt
House
Senate
Senator Foraker
Hemenway
Charles W. Fairbanks
Committee On Appropriations
McCreary
House of Representatives
Ankeny
Washington
Fulton
Oregon
Gary
South Carolina
Hansbrough
Nebraska
Kittredge
South Dakota
Lord
Kansas
Milton
Florida
Young Senators Rise in Postadministration Era
A vivid survey of the new United States senators highlights youth and early achievement. The Kentucky appointee William O Connell Bradley attracts attention as a descendant of Daniel and a Civil War veteran who read law at 18. Albert B Cummins and Theodore Burton are described as youthful orators with early trades, while George B Chamberlain rose from Oregon legislature to Senate by 26. Elim Root stands out as eminent, with Yakima Jones in Washington state barely younger. Only five of the group are over 60, an unusual note in the seasoned chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Inn
Solona
Senate
Kentucky
William O'Connell Bradley
Daniel
Bradley
Albert B. Cummins
Theodore Burton
Charles P. Taft
George BE. Chamberlain
Oregon
Tie
Oragon
Elim Root
Yakima" Jones
Washington State
Chamberlain
Blaine
Social Affair Bridge Clash Captures Washington Gossip
The Bachelors party at Mrs. Longworth's event sparked a dispute over playing bridge. Jerome Bonaparte allegedly challenged the rule, leading to a tense exchange with Nicholas Longworth. Public opinion divided, but Mrs. Longworth earns praise for her influence and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Longworth
Jerome Bonaparte
Westphalia
Napoleon
Nicholas Longworth
Jerome
Bonaparte
Mr. Longworth
Mr. Bonaparte
Mrs. Longworth
Nick
Jerome Bonaparte III
Relics of Delaware Chiefs Enter National Museum
The National Museum receives prized Delaware artifacts from Richard C. Adams of Washington. Items include a silver pipe from 1814 presented by Maj. Gen. William Henry Harrison, a silver tomahawk with moon and sun engravings, a war club with silver plate, a cedar flute from 1900, and a wampum belt and war bonnet linked to the signing of Penn's treaty in 1682. The relics may be returned to Adams or his heirs on demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Harrison
Richard C. Adams
Washington
National Museum
Adams
Swannock
Delaware
Secondine
Fremont
Rocky Mountains
United States
Fort Pitt
Penn
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Rhode Island
Peggy
Ames
Agricultural College
C. 3. Lane
A. L. Ryan
Council Bluff
Girl
Ortatl
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