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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
6
An old health notice describes indigestion as a common consequence of overloading a tired stomach and touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a preventive cure. It urges carrying the tablets and claims quick relief, with a money back guarantee if not effective.
Local residents report travel to Grinnell Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. Included are visits from Misses Nichols Young Ott and Cavin sisters, and couples to Washington Cedar Rapids and Tipton with noteworthy piano sale promotions at Eich eberger’s music store.
A poultryman urges vigor as the first step in breeding turkeys, then focus on size and harmonious build. He favors large toms with broad backs and bronze shading, broad full breasts, and predominantly black plumes edged in white, with hens similar in markings but duller. He notes tom influence on offspring and suggests high hen size for rapid progeny growth, detailing mating ratios and color goals.
Amer ican Cultivator warns the cold poultry house is dangerous for most farmers. Bad conditions and neglect reduce profits. better results come from a warmer, dry, draft free house with good feeding and care.
An old saying notes defects emerge when hens molt after shedding feathers. Some breeds mellow with age and minor faults may be natural. Cockerels stay truer to color than aged cocks, so avoid excessive focus on small flaws post molt. Gross defects should disqualify a breeder bird if offspring enter shows.
Observations show hens seek coal ashes for scratching. ash from hard coal is favored while wood ashes offer no benefit and may injure hens by fading the color on their shanks.
The text explains hens need diverse food to supply elements for egg formation and waste removal. It warns damp, ground-floor floors foster moisture and neglect risks disaster. Emphasizes economy through good feeding and proper management to raise mature, healthy fowls.
Washington readers are urged by Cook & Sherman to consider Vinci cod liver oil as a non oily remedy that strengthens the aged and treats chronic coughs and bronchial problems. A testimonial from Mrs. Martha Fraser of Portland attests to renewed health after using Vinci with a money back guarantee. Also noted are social items about J Wead and Mrs Wead visiting in Washington and Miss Wabnitz traveling to Washington, Iowa for Thanksgiving.
Arthur McMillan left Saturday evening for Burlington after spending a few days at home.
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