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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
6
Washington reports a likely large naval exposition at Jamestown to mark the tercentennial English settlement. The event will showcase U S and foreign fleets amid tugging political debates over immigration and statehood issues, with congress expected to approve funding despite opposition.
The piece notes a shortage of well bred feeding cattle across markets, with only thin steers available at Chicago for around 4.50 to 4.65. Demand concentrates on the few quality animals, while prices stay low in Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Breeder's Gazette warns five cent feeding steers pose a risky commercial proposition.
George McKerrow of Wisconsin notes feeding ewes all March and April grain then tapering in May before turning to grass to grow lambs. The piece discusses straw as a supplementary feed, lamb water needs, beet pulp gains, alfalfa versus mixed rations, raw versus cooked grain for swine, and advice for work horses and a stunted colt including skim milk oilmeal bran and roots.
Markets show many lamb feeders overpaid last fall. National Stockman notes losers bought high priced feeders while those who raised and fed their own stock at seven dollars per hundredweight or more are not losing money.
The note explains planting a sequence of feed crops to reduce pressure on the corncrib. It calls for careful timing of growth and maturity with attention to use and soil conditions to fit the plan.
Farmers warn sheep tolerate cold poorly dampness hurts them steam from fermenting manures is especially harmful in confined pens. Do not confine. Let the sheep out on pleasant days to stay healthy.
Local tradesman W. E. Groendycke advertises horse clipper grinding services opposite the opera house. Quick turnaround and reliable sharpening offered to horse owners in the area.
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