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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
8
The Ivory and Jersey Pink are tall white strain tomatoes noted for exceptionally large fruit and high productivity. Fruits measure up to a foot, with white interiors and white flesh for cooking and serving. The Jersey Pink shares the Ivory’s white flesh but features purple-tinged stems and leaves. rare white-fruited plants may be culled.
M B Waite explains two key goals for successful spraying. Timely applications must precede infection periods of fungi, with exact timing and intervals based on the targeted disease. Thorough coverage is essential, using coarse spray for dormant periods and a fine mist for summer spraying to coat fruit and foliage, ensuring no large gaps in spray coverage.
The pecan or hickory nut weevil is the insect causing holes in pecans and is becoming a major drawback to pecan cultivation. In many southern areas it rivals the husk worm, with the saying that what the husk worm leaves the weevil destroys.
The text notes using dust absorbents like sand gypsum kainit finely ground phosphate rock and phosphate plus fine earth and sand to absorb liquids and prevent ammonia loss. These materials furnish phosphoric acid and potash, enriching manure with plant nutrients.
The Kansas Experiment Station report for 1906-7 shows irrigation produced 105 bushels per acre for corn versus 50 bushels without irrigation, using the same variety. Pride of Saline variety also excelled all others tested.
Despite high regard for manure among farmers in fertilizer deficient areas, the article notes it is often neglected and poorly cared for, suggesting its value is underutilized in farming practices.
A review of early nomination methods shows caucuses and legislatures used before 1830. The Anti Masonics met in Philadelphia 1830 then Baltimore 1851 to nominate William Wirt and Amos Ellmaker. National Republicans met Baltimore 1831 nominating Henry Clay and John Sergeant. Democrats met Baltimore 1832 nominating Van Buren. Jackson’s re election was broadly endorsed. No formal platforms were adopted. each party issued an address or resolutions to constituents.
William Bailey in Woodrow Indiana enraged at Charles Robinson after crude language in front of Bailey’s daughter at a United Brethren church prayer meeting. Bailey struck with a horsewhip and battered Robinson until the whip wore out and the butt end injured him. Robinson is said to be in precarious condition at his country home.
An annual inscription will honor the cadet with the highest mark in big gun practice and the cadet excelling in practical ordinance and nunnery, with future entries naming the top achiever each year at the Annapolis academy.
In Cassopolis circuit court Mrs Geeorge Metzger pleaded not guilty to murder in the shooting of Carleton Morgan of South Head Indiana. She was remanded for trial after the April 29 hearing in Kalamazoo.
Corone Myron TH McCord, long time collector of customs at Nogales, dies of Bright's disease at age 4 native of Pennsylvania. A Civil War veteran, he served in Congress representing Wisconsin. Phoenix, April 29.
Hot Springs Arkansas April 29 four more deaths were added to the toll from last Thursday’s tornadoes in the territory west of the city. Victims include white Vanderventer and two women at Peak post office, an old white man Pege at Ashley, and two negro families of five each. Destruction of millions of feet of timber occurred and widespread suffering from hunger and exposure followed as relief efforts began.
A quick exchange shows Mr Witt asking for jokes he left earlier and the office boy replying he cannot see them though he read them. Judy notes she could not locate the items.
On April 20 in Muncie Indiana Mrs Mary Polk an elderly well known woman apparently died from injuries after unknown boys stretched a wire across a dark sidewalk catching her feet. She fell and struck her head while en route to a neighbor.
Advice notes that eyesight can be strengthened by pressing the eyeballs lightly several times daily. Instruction to rub from the nose toward the temples and to dash the eyes with cold water whenever the face is washed.
The pith of the sunflower has a specific gravity of 0.28, about one eighth that of cork, indicating its unusually light density for use in lightweight materials.
Spice land, a prosperous town seven miles south of Newcastle, Indiana, reports many mumps cases as of April 29. No fatalities have occurred yet, but the outbreak is causing concern across the community.
A Cork church is famous for its steeple made of two colored stones. Two faces are white while the other two faces are red, giving a striking multicolored appearance that is remarked upon miles around.
A delegation of British Columbia coast Indians will depart Vancouver on May 2 to Ottawa to press government over land rights. Led by Chief Joe Capilano, the group aims to present grievances to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, recalling Capilano’s prior London visit to raise their case.
Nearly one third of Newfoundland is covered by fresh water, largely in the form of lakes. The fact highlights the island’s abundant inland reservoirs and geographic features shaping its climate and land use.
A playful exchange unfolds as She notes the sun’s azure hues guiding to the sea, while He quips the color comes from inexpensive bathing dress dyes. The moment highlights light banter and seaside mood.
John Tee Carroll of Maryland was reelected president general of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution at the triennial meeting in Washington on April 29. The society awarded a loving cup during the business session.
Washington special reports House Republicans and Democrats clash over a public funding bill and transparency rules while Speaker Cannon and allies maneuver to protect conference margins. Cabinet turmoil swirls around Taft as Williams and White figure in race issues and Taft’s presidential bid.
One man, Robert G. Wibble of Camden, was fatally injured and many others slightly hurt when a collision between a freight and a passenger train near South Elizabeth blocked Pennsylvania railroad traffic for hours. A telegraph pole near the track prevented a coach filled with passengers from plunging down a fifteen foot embankment after a car on the freight train derailed and struck the passenger train, tipping the second coach onto its side.
A Corfu correspondent reports Emperor William II orders removal of Heinrich Heine statue at the palace grounds built for Empress Elizabeth and commissions a memorial to the empress by Berlin sculptor Herte to occupy the Heine site. Berlin papers note the decision reflects his lack of nationalist sentiment.
In Otsego in mid April Miss Sarah Carder forty five living with Etta Dickinson who had killed herself two months earlier. The two discussed whether suede was justifiable the night before Dickinson’s death. Carder later moved to live with her brother in law Geo Bardeen and began a letter before taking a walk. her body was later found in the Kalamazoo river.
Whelen twenty two of 2218 Latona Street learned he had a son then left work to celebrate by crossing a railroad cut at Twenty Fifth Street and Snyder Avenue. He was struck by an express train, his legs and arm severed, dying minutes later.
In Muskegon Michigan on April 29 Mr. and Mrs. Williard Stone and Boyd Ward drowned when their boat overturned in high waves on Muskegon Lake around 11 PM Miss Ethel Stewart survived by drifting ashore a mile away and was rescued unconscious The victims were residents of the area.
The first convention of the Congregational Brotherhood of America opened at the First Congregational church in Detroit on April 29. About 500 men from across the United States attend as Frank Dyer, one of the organizers, endorses reviving interest of men in the church.
Schooldays at the Star tonight. B F Dixon was a passenger for Titus this morning. G W Hill left for Bloomington to move his family. J K Dunn and daughter Mary returned home to Wyman after a city visit. Robert Gormly was a passenger home to Crawfordsville after a short city stay. Mrs E Smith and son returned home to Winfield from West Chester. The W C T U address by W S Runyon postponed to Friday at 2 30. Mrs W A Patterson and baby returned to Winfield after visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs J B Crooks left for Norfolk Neb where they will visit their daughter Mrs Lyle Nicola. First baseball game of the season next Saturday Columbus Junction vs Washington High School. A good game is assured and you ought not to miss it.
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