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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
7
A grower notes Merrill Star of the East and Clyde as strong new potato varieties from seed stock. Merrill yields well and suits Green Mountain types, Star of the East is heavy cropping with good quality, and Clyde may rival Green Mountain with smooth, large tubers. All are praised for vigor, blossom production, and absence of Paris green use.
Guidance from experiment stations and the forest service urges farmers to manage wood lots to maximize valuable outputs. Emphasizing leaving higher quality trees, expanding saw logs and poles, and minimizing harm to young growth, while coordinating cuts to favor regrowth and forest health.
Secretary Coburn files affidavits for 245 sugar beet bounty claimants in Kansas for beets grown in 1906 and processed into sugar. The 1906 output reached 70,200 tons, up 715 percent from 1905, spurred by Garden City’s modern beet sugar factory. The year marks the likely end of state bounty. Growth in beet territory and irrigation projects expand production and investment in plants, lands, and canals across Kansas.
A veteran farmer who moved his family to a large western city recalls initial contentment while his children pursued education but notes changes after they finished schooling. The piece contrasts rural success with urban adjustment and the farmer's ongoing struggles.
Oregon moves to require name and post office address on all fruit packages starting May for 1907 crops including berries cherries pears apples peaches. Growers must mark outside packaging with their identity and address or face fines of 5 to 500 dollars or imprisonment. dealers with mismarked fruit liable.
The report notes Sac County in northwest Iowa supplies nearly half of U S popcorn consumption. It highlights three large fast food firms as the top buyers. Also states a large share of ready to serve foods contain popcorn.
Industry relies on white oak for tight cooperage as any defect in a stave or head can ruin a whole package. Only the best white oak serves for alcoholic stock and demand and high prices prevail. Oil and fierce cooperage, though common, use timber not suitable for alcoholic stock.
A Farm and Fireside writer advises sowing cabbage seed at frequent intervals to maintain a continuous supply of plants. The note references Danish Bullhead in late April through May, Surehead and other Flat Dutch types later, with Harry Winningstadt seeds reaching into June.
Warns against mercurial catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions 75 cent price and availability from druggists with testimonials.
Madrid reports the naval minister outlines a program for a defensive squadron coast defense and arsenals reorganization with annual outlays of 116 million dollars. Proposals by the naval consultative committee aim to strengthen fleets and improve coastal and arsenal structures. A separate testimonial promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble with a trial bottle offered.
A large flounder caught off Atlantic City bore the skeleton of a gull on its back. The gull apparently attacked a much larger fish, its talons becoming embedded and leading to its death. The flounder could not free the bird and likely carried the remains for years.
Health note claims constipation is a major risk factor and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy. It describes the product as mild and pleasant, with claims of stimulating the liver and bowels to restore natural action and avoid nausea. Sold by All Druggists.
Gipsey Chief 45210 a four year old standard bred road stallion stands 16 hands 1260 pounds bay with strong action. Sired by Onward Chief 4495 from Gipsey Chief lineage. Will stand for 1907 season four miles east of Washington at Marbourg and Helwick’s every Saturday afternoon for inspection. Martin Swift Jr owner keeper.
A reader discusses how stomach and nerve issues cause gloom and bad digestion. Cooper's New Discovery is praised for restoring digestion, lifting mood, and improving life, with J R Smock of Cicero Indiana citing relief after three weeks and ten pound gain.
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