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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
3
On a morning watch Captain Pope and Grindal pursue a mysterious brigantine named Catesby of Sunderland. The Earl of Fitzgibbon seeks to transfer him aboard, while the Gypsy keeps pace as the brig topsail luffs and the crew debates the stranger’s course toward New York.
Pope and the Gypsy pursue a mysterious ship off the coast as they force the Earl from a brig. Crystal and Pope coordinate a daring boarding while a pursuing vessel, possibly not a government boat, closes in with swift gunfire and flashes of flame.
The scene unfolds as the pirate brig Gypsy of London exchanges signals with the Julia Morton of Liverpool Cadiz bound. Pope and Crystal discuss treachery and a potential boarder plan while Captain Bland of the Gypsy and his armed crew approach to determine the brig’s origin and allegiance. A note on treasure trove law recalls 6,775 English silver pennies found near Colchester and seized by the crown, with rewards and museum transfers mentioned.
Over four months in the Nursery and Child's hospital New York all infants over seven months were fed a stronger mixture of stale bread soaked in boiling water then milk. Start with a teaspoon daily, increasing to one to three ounces over ten days, given between meals and stopped if digestion troubles arise.
Commissioner Sargent argues for continuing protection to secure wages and living standards amid large immigrant inflows. He cites historical panics and asserts the need to shield labor and industry from disruption, while acknowledging possible undesirable immigrants and leaving policy details to Congress.
London Vines argues that protectionist policies shrink exports while imports rise, harming working people. He warns capital flees to abroad as domestic industries falter and investment dries up. The piece urges finding ways to increase money to buy food amid rising prices.
The speaker argues for preserving the domestic market to keep manufacturers thriving and capable of larger exports. They note Jingland would struggle to feed its agricultural population even with colonies and suggest the protectionist system successfully separates food needs from manufacturing, with thriving industry driving demand.
The Kansas City Journal argues that liberal immigration fuels the American economy by expanding the home market and producing a diverse workforce. It cautions against strict tariffs that could hurt both sides, urging continuation of current protection for domestic producers while welcoming newcomers as eventual citizens capable of contributing to the nation.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that even united Democrats are a minority in the United States and would struggle to gain traction against a Republican-led government. It says Republicans govern wisely, Democrats lack a winning policy, and have no widely respected leader, signaling a likely GOP victory in 1904.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Governor Cummins’ tariff idea that duties too low should rise and those too high should fall, a blanket meant to appeal to all parties. It argues the proposal could be used by any politician to claim flexibility, including straight free traders.
Import figures for the year ending last March reach one billion dollars. The so called robber tariff wall proved costly yet funded pensions rural routes river improvements and public buildings. The note cautions against overreacting to small issues and endorses sticking with what works.
The article emphasizes crop rotation as a local issue requiring state and farm level adaptation. It cites Sir J B Lawes and Sir J H Gilbert and notes broad value from national and international research while urging each region and farm to tailor rotation to its own conditions and challenges.
Montana station Bulletin 37 explains finishing hog fattening by pasture peas. Ten pigs per acre use pea pods and vines as the main feed, with one acre yielding enough for ten hogs for 40 to 45 days. Harvesting can extend to December and is praised as an easy method, with advice on timing spring litters to maximize forage value.
The article advises delaying breeding until at least one year to ensure good growth and vigorous first litters. Sows bred at sixteen months for breeds like Poland China or Berkshire may weigh 400 to 500 pounds. Second litters tend to be better, and some sows breed successfully up to ten years old, though using only young sows can hasten maturity but reduce stamina.
A Kentucky station bulletin notes corn ranks first among pig feeds, grown nationwide and favored for rapid fattening. It also warns corn alone can be unprofitable, as pigs show better gains and thrift with a mixed ration, reducing disease risk.
Department of Agriculture Bulletin 174 explains many broom corn seed names are old strains in new labels and not true varieties. Buyers focus on seed quality and brush specs rather than varietal names, specifying standard or swarf along with length color and quality for the desired grade.
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