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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
8
Local growers near towns can supply home markets and nearby suburbs with high quality Elberta peaches. Home grown fruit ripens on the tree and reaches consumers quickly, ensuring full flavor and color. A Jersey grower reports earning about 1000 dollars per acre in recent years, with Elberta named as the leading variety for local sales.
A growers’ column reviews new mum varieties including Morton Fr Mant and Beatrice May. Beatrice shows beauty but slow growth, while Morton Fr Mant impresses with large Morel size and near Appleton foliage. Partridge and Church varieties offer strong color and sturdiness. Tessie P Ward is noted for old rose with golden tips.
The article notes May as peak for wildflowers such as arbutus, silenes, violets, trillums, cypripediums, dwarf iris, and wild columbine. It suggests transplanting blooms to gardens and highlights ferns as attractive, requiring minimal care with bright, well drained soil and regular watering.
The late Houston based ex governor Hogg spoke before his death about his desired monument. He wished for a stone monument with his children planting a pecan tree above his grave. He asked that when the tree bears the pecans be given to plain Texas folk to plant and foster a land of trees.
A trio of suits filed in Cincinnati involve plaintiff David Beumgerten and defendant New York Life Insurance Company. The actions challenge premium refunds and allege fraud by officers, excessive salaries, misuse of policyholder funds for legal costs rebates and political contributions, with trustees investing in indictable operations for personal gain.
Reports from Pekin describe the Big Knife society, linked to Boxer remnants, raiding towns in Thon and Shanutume provinces. Bands, numbering about 12,000 in Henan, burn banners denouncing the Manchu dynasty while attacking villages. Wall rebuilding and troop dispatch from Hankow aim to restore order near the Hankow Pekin railway.
London reports a flood of invitations for Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth to visit London in June to see Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid. Arrangements are unsettled and no official receptions are planned though private entertainments are likely with King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
A letter from Manning Indiana Mrs T Willadsen credits Lydia E Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound with saving her life after two years of ineffective treatments. The ad touts strong testimonials and mountains of proof claiming the product restores women’s health.
Hey Petersen in the American Poultry Journal urges dry ground with proper drainage for poultry houses, southern sun exposure, ventilated operable windows, ample scratching space, a low workable interior, balanced air space, and convenient location near the dwelling to keep hens warm and accessible in winter.
The Ancona is a black and white mottled fowl with yellow shanks and red combs. Descriptions note its striking appearance and dual appeal for beauty and utility. Historical data from 1852 claims hens produced up to 232 eggs in a year, and New South Wales stations rank them top egg producers. The breed is praised for hardiness and distinctive look.
Homer W. Jackson notes the ratio depends on the male bird and keeping hens in yards or on range. Yarded hens suit 10–15 hens per cock, while two pens per cock on alternate days boosted fertility. On open range one cock for 30–40 hens yielded high fertility.
A compact guide outlines signs of healthy poultry with a bright red comb and face, recommends vaseline and sulphur for scaly legs, alum water for canker, petroleum jelly for frosted wattles, and emphasizes fresh air, exercise, weekly disinfection, and the link between idleness and disease.
A San Antonio to Falfurrias excursion promotes a Texas liberty celebration tour with a Flower Parade Battle of Flowers in sight of the Alamo. The trip features special trains, Cowboys Art exhibits, roping contests, BBQ and a convention lineup plus land sales at 12 to 15 per acre.
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