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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
6
A detailed plan by William A. Radford describes a hoghouse designed to hold and fatten hogs for market and to house breeding stock through cold months. Features include double walls, warm quarters, a central feeding and litter alley, gutters, sloped pen doors for easy cleaning, and ample ventilation to prevent drafts while maintaining warmth.
The text outlines hog house construction with long exterior pens, lean concrete floors for easy cleaning, and minimal yet sturdy windows on a roofed, sunlit structure. Ventilation drafts are minimized by elevated foundations, and movable plank floors inside pens aid exercise, while roof windows admit sun from south-facing sides.
A fragment recalls a 1819 autumn retreat by Wellington before Mas sena forces. He built defensive works near Lisbon to protect the city and keep a foothold for future operations, prompting memories of the famed Torres Vedrag lines.
Late dispatches report Montenegrin generals surrendering to Austria while remnants retreat under fire. Ottoman forces clash near Kut and Mesopotamia sees heavy Turkish resistance. Germany seeks separate peace in Lusitania matter as British and French troops suffer losses in Africa and the Middle East amid global conflict tensions.
A mixed record of early 20th century events including a miner’s death in Hastings Nebraska, a Pikes Peak convention at St Joseph Missouri, auto accident near Destin NM, railway operating revenue in 1915 vs 1974, crude oil price increase to 1.30, floods displacing 500 families near Watson Arkansas, Kentucky constitutional amendment defeat on statewide prohibition, Alliance Nebraska land entries for 1100 acres, cement production totals for 1912, Hitchcock proposes independence timeline for the Philippines, land open for settlement in South Dakota, US exports up 70 percent to 505 million, Garrison urges dam act revision, 1,000,000 petition against war munitions shipments, Keating Owen child labor bill endorsements, Edith Bolling Wilson wedding tale and bid on a residence.
Victors from Denver and other sports events appear: a Denver No. 2 team tops a five man bowling contest in Pueblo after a tough season. rivers of Los Angeles win a ten round decision over Ritchie Mitchell in Cincinnati while Perry Bendelston hovers near death after a fall in San Diego. General news notes cover a dividend, weather disruptions, and labor union talks.
A chaotic report lists events across Europe and Asia including British Labour Congress opposition to conscription. the sinking of ships Persia and Lusitania provokes protests. monarchs and generals across nations suffer declines or promotions as diplomacy and war strains continue. The note details UK naval losses, Germany and Austria political shifts, and British horse procurement for military use in wartime Britain.
An advertisement claims a compact heater fed by waste exhaust heats a car up to traveling speed limits with no maintenance. The unit, 9 by 13 inches and 2 inches deep, taps exhaust back pressure for heat, controlled by a foot lever, and adds a polished top plate to improve car appearance.
A discussion on license plate numerals that read the same when inverted and numbers that form perfect values when upside down. The article lists specific figures up to 109, 200, and higher series, noting which digits remain unchanged or become valid numbers. It also mentions racing cars require extra oil, high heat affects oil burning, and frequent fouled plugs.
An Edinburgh Scotsman motor column quotes an American county judge who holds speed alone is not the chief danger on highways. He argues excessive speed in the wrong place is the real source of trouble, underscoring location over pace.
Denver set aside acres in a city park for camping auto tourists. First tried this year, it proved successful and will continue. About three hundred automobile tourist parties camped in the park last summer.
A note warns that moisture can condense inside the gasoline tank in cold weather, risking freezing in the gasoline pipe or carburetor. To prevent trouble, thoroughly drain the entire gasoline system at the start of cold weather.
Community safety guidance urges motorists and children to follow careful rules. Motorists should prioritize safety, anticipate others actions, slow or stop when unsure, ensure brakes work, avoid crowd conflicts, limit horn use, and respect pedestrians, especially children near schools and stores. Children should stay on sidewalks, cross streets safely, look both ways, avoid street play, and stay away from moving vehicles.
A rear mounted tire carrier holds two spare tires on removable rims with wheel fence bands securing them. The machine’s design eliminates straps and concentrates on a sturdy back holder. Higher speeds boost motor efficiency as the carburetor benefits from increased suction. Iowa farmers purchase more autos, dealers report 26.9 million dollars spent on new cars in the third year.
A Pensacola reader recounts years of fatigue and pain from a medical condition. She avoided surgery after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, reporting improvement within weeks and resumed daily activities with her husband. The ad urges readers to seek confidential medical advice from the Pinkham Laboratory.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a solution for dandruff and hair loss, promising immediate shine and later new hair growth. It urges readers to moisten a cloth and apply to strands, claiming smooth, fluffy hair with healthful appearance. It mentions a 25 cent bottle and notes Germans taxed on income in a stray line.
An ad promotes Cuticura Soap for all itch ing skin troubles with hot water laundering and Cuticura Oint ment for the affected area. It promises instant relief and faster healing, offering a free mail sample with a booklet. Also notes a separate political line about the Chinese monarchy and an unrelated laundry ad.
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