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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
2
The crew reaches Alphonso Island in the South Atlantic and finds it barren of human life with three islets nearby. They fortify a beacon post from a salvaged spar and plan a long stay, fishing and hunting to stock provisions while awaiting rescue.
On Alphonso they erect a primitive wigwam using hatchet and knives. They haul provisions and water, set a signal-post on a five thousand foot mountain, and endure a jungle trek with wild boars, aloes, and stern scenery as they seek relief and shelter.
The narrative recalls unarmed castaways lacking firearms while their shipwrecked group, led by Ned Carlton and others, sustains itself by sea lion meat. Tom Lambourne and John Burnet kill a large sea lion on the beach, using a longboat stretcher and hatchet. They find salt baked in rock crevices and improvise fire with two stones. To be continued.
A collection of light exchanges in a market scene with a grocer customer old salt and characters including Jenny Alice and Auntie. The snippets feature humor about earth sugar hair engagements and requests for photos and money. The light mood centers on daily routines and social quirks.
Paul de Long pre, a noted flower painter, moves his studio from West End Avenue to Los Angeles after seven years in New York. He plans a three year stay to focus on Pacific coast flora and aims to start next week.
A newspaper line recalls a love triangle where two men fought for a woman who ultimately married the loser. The remark suggests the clash settled by her choice. The tone mirrors old local humor about romance and competition.
A practical guide on managing dairy and poultry operations with tips on caring for livestock. It outlines routines for feeding, housing, and health to improve productivity on the farm.
Cornell expert Prof. A R Ward explains ropy milk and cream result from certain bacteria, notably bacillus lactis viscosus. He notes ropiness is not tied to cow udder health, often caused by unscalded utensils and contaminated water, urging thorough scalding and clean handling to prevent recurrence.
The article states strict freshness depends on weather. In cold weather a week old egg is strictly fresh while in hot weather three days is the limit. It argues there is no safe method to preserve eggs for three to six months and warns against dishonest claims of freshness.
An English observer notes three year import values showing Russia rising from fourth to first in egg supplies to Britain. Denmark Canada and other countries rise while Germany Belgium and France fall. The shift, aided by strong English and Irish supplies, lowers average import value as cheaper Russian eggs dominate.
Miss J. Pine advises moving turkey coops daily to deter illness and predators. Keep coops on the ground, avoid filth, use a box skunk trap at night, and allow birds to roam only after they grow large enough to fly walls. She notes conflicts from introducing new blood and prefers the gobbler mating approach.
Dairy men are urged to distinguish clearly between choice and ordinary grades as demand favors quality. The best butter sells well even when inferior lots flood the market, so merit wins in the end. Dairymen should start strong this year to finish satisfactorily, aiming to do better than ever.
Ostrich lays an egg every third day with eggs five to six inches long and weighing three to five pounds. Shells are thick, contents resemble a hen egg, and 40 fluid ounces fill the interior. Incubation runs 38 to 42 days, averaging 39 in California, with hatchlings audible in the shell and occasional assistance required. Also notes rising butter quality demand and dairy success linked to meeting higher grades.
Local farm store notes a plan to save all small potatoes for later use in mixed livestock feed. No dates or figures are provided in the readable text.
Senator Butler to enter UNC law school next month. A digest of curious events and opinions includes Duterte like proverbs, tariff shifts, a pension claim, and a telephone marriage in Nebraska. Firefighting pioneer Hugh Bonner writes for Ainslees. John Gilman Speed contributes.
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