12 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
1
Historical notes describe Vesuvius as the same eruptive threat that buried Pompeii and Herculaneum in 78 AD. The volcano’s eruptions, including events in 472, 1538, 1681, 1779, and 1865, have repeatedly reshaped nearby settlements with lava, ash, and steam.
A writer warns that fowl losses from predators like coons weasels and minks are common in newer rural sections. Reports describe big Leghorn thefts, burrowing under walls, and complete flock destruction, urging secure housing, proper mesh wiring, rat protection, and durable foundations to prevent losses and reduce risk.
The article discusses local crop rotation as a regionally solvable issue, citing Sir J. B. Lawes and Sir J. H. Gilbert, and emphasizes local conditions in Montana. It reviews fattening hogs on pea or grain stubble, outlining methods, timing, and forage use for twenty to forty five days per acre with peas, plus breeding age guidance for sows.
M Mortenson explains pasteurization ranges 140 to 185 degrees F to destroy bacteria, distinguishes from sterilization, and notes risks of cooked flavor when heating milk for direct consumption. Wisconsin station recommends 140 F for forty minutes to avoid cooked taste and preserve cream rise. Digestibility results are mixed with raw milk often linked to easier digestion in calves, while some doctors favor raw milk for infants in good condition and pasteurized milk otherwise. European studies suggest high heat increases nitrogenous matter digestibility.
Mrs Luella Mott of Scranton claims George Hatley forced her into a dairy cold room on Sept 11 1902 until she signed a demanded paper, causing injury and illness. She seeks $2000 damages against Baller and describes hours of imprisonment with help from physicians. The incident occurred as part of a dispute over signatures.
Miss Genevieve Mills of Southington Connecticut danced through an open door of the Spring Lake clubhouse and fell into the lake. Stewards and fellow dancers rescued her from the water as onlookers watched.
At Commune Du Pont France last week thirty people were shooting at a target when lightning struck. The electric wire indicated shots and all were knocked senseless though none were killed. An examination found nearly all bore a photograph of a row of carriages behind the target. Scientists say similar effects have appeared before.
The new forest reserve covers about 6000 square miles along the Norton bay Golovin Sound region. It runs roughly 125 miles east to west and 40 to 60 miles north to south, preserving spruce valleys and preventing timber control under the Alaska homestead bill. Miners will have free timber use for their purposes.
Capt Nathorst reports Philippine head hunters used sharpened bamboo stakes set at 45 degrees to retard an advance. The expedition, seeking five spart crottes criminals, moved through forests toward Barlig where trails were thick with concealed spears lacerating feet. The natives burned the town as soldiers endured ambush while Nathorst struggled to withdraw their small force.
Richard White, missing for forty years, returned to Baltimore to greet his parents. Enlisted at age 21, he recently received an honorable discharge and became a pensioned veteran. While in Yellowstone Park with President Roosevelt, he met the President who invited him to visit the White House. White plans to spend the summer with his parents before returning to Oakland California.
The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows at its seventy eighth annual meeting in Baltimore will consider a proposition to erect a $1,000,000 memorial building in the city. Washington lodge No 1 of Baltimore founded in April 1819 originated the project last year. Thomas Wistley, one of the five original founders, is buried in Baltimore. The order now has 1,300,000 members and a $1 per member contribution could raise the sum, but Baltimore members fear competition from western cities for the temple.
S J Marsh reached Nome after a two year Arctic exploration south of the Colville River and near the international boundary. He endured 128 days without human contact and 18 days on flour only, arriving emaciated at Fort Yukon. Gen Yonston transported him, Marsh mapped five unknown rivers and gathered valuable data. The Arctic coast showed mineralization and further south near the Korukok country he prospected a highly mineralized zone.
The New York area milk trade forms a two-part system with a "People's Pure Milk Company" dealers and a "Five of Milk Producers' Association" producers. A five year contract from October 1903 sets monthly quart prices with floor guarantees and staged increases, plus conditions on delivery quantities, stock sale to producers, Can provision, freight adjustments, and sanitation standards for producers to receive benefits.
In the United States about 70 renovated butter plants produced more than 59 million pounds last year. The new revenue law set a one fourth cent per pound tax, with supervision providing some guarantee of wholesome product per public interest.
Department of Agriculture reports New York had 1m cows last year with 448 creameries and 193 combined butter and cheese houses. Butter output exceeded 53 million pounds and cheese 124 million, while butter rose 20.1 million pounds and cheese fell 2 million. Also notes many plants make both products and discusses cauliflower cultivation, citing moisture, coast climate, and irrigation as key factors with Erfurt as a notable producer.
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