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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
2
A Farmers' Review excerpt outlines key physical signs to assess a horse before buying. It covers ear shape and movement indicating deafness or eye issues, signs of tetanus, moon blindness, cataracts, amaurosis, pupil response, and eye shape. It also notes nostril inspection, false nostrils, nasal ulcers, and odor signals for chronic conditions.
A field trial shows sheep clearing tough weeds in pastures. Palm sized golden rod shrubs with deep roots resisted plowing but were largely subdued as sheep continually browsed. Once red wireweed dominated, now only a few small plants remain after years of grazing.
A farmer suggests fencing off land infested with foul plants to convert it into a sheep pasture. He argues livestock will clear the area efficiently, noting a quote from E. L. Vincent in Far Miners' Review.
A historical discussion notes tuberculin initially seen as a remedy and diagnostic tool for tuberculosis. While proven to detect bovine TB, examples from New Hampshire and Wisconsin suggest some cows recovered after testing. Authors consider potential therapeutic value and future eradication methods.
The Grange has saved farmers money through cooperative trade and mutual insurance and influenced legislation. But its greatest impact lies in moral, social, and mental development of farmers and their families over thirty years, raising ideals and happiness through Grange teaching and activities. National Lecturer remarks.
Butcher hogs are mainly barrows with a few sows, valued for fresh meat. About 25 percent of Chicago market hogs are butcher hogs, aged roughly six to twelve months. Subclasses include heavy 280–350 lb, medium 220–286 lb, and light 180–220 lb, per William Dietrich.
The term governments in hog market quotes refers to pigs selected by government inspectors as possibly diseased. The suspect pigs are grouped for sale to bidders who take them to a slaughterhouse. Healthy hogs go to the packing house while the diseased are sent for rendering and by products.
Fall pigs struggle to profit due to inadequate facilities for nursing piglets in cold weather, leaving farmers unhappy with autumn litters.
New York November 27 Richard A McCurdy resigns as president of Mutual Life Insurance as trustees pursue an inquiry into executive salaries payments and private gains. His son Robert H E McCurdy and son in law Louis A Thebaud also plan to resign amid allegations of hefty annual compensation.
Washington reports farm products in 1905 reached a record value of 6.415 billion dollars and the sector shows rising wealth. Secretary Wilson notes crops led by corn and hay and highlights growing bank deposits and rural bank growth tied to farm profits.
Hunters on Pelican Lake, Wisconsin, found a 35 pound muskalonge frozen with a 3.5 pound white bass in its mouth. The bass had bitten through the muskalonge’s gill and mouth, killing both fish.
Baraboo Wisconsin reports the elopement of George Burton aged 1 years and Gertie Corning aged 16. They hired a livery team to Portage then arrived in Baraboo early Sunday, checked into the Wisconsin house, and boarded a train to Elroy. It is claimed George Burton senior stole 175 dollars from his father during the escape.
Nov 27 Monon Indiana jury finds Dr Chriss op Cronkhite and his son Dr Bureton Cronkhite both insane.
In Sevastopol on Sunday mutineers gained momentum as crews from the Yantelemion and Otchakoff joined, while others refused signals. Admiralty Point remains under mutineer control. 25,000 garrisoned troops brace for possible insurgency as rail workers strike delays troops.
Market bulletin lists prices across dairy fruits and vegetables. Butter cheese eggs and poultry show mixed rates with premiums for extra grade and city trade packed in whitewood cases. Also includes cranberries greens and roots with per crate per ton figures and regional varieties.
Grain and livestock prices listed for Chicago New York Minneapolis Duluth St Louis Kansas City and other markets show mixed prices for corn oats hogs and sheep. The report includes various grade classifications and per bushel or per hundredweight price figures, with several lines indicating regional quotes and market names.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court set aside Hugh Wheeler of Clarksville’s assault conviction in the Ramsey case due to insufficient evidence and trial irregularities. The decision cites circumstantial proof and a disputed indictment as key issues.
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