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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
8
A bowling match at the Commercial club alleys last night saw T. J. Dempsey's players defeat the Commercial club team by 44 pins. Everyone posted below their usual averages. Hull led with 165 and Coffman had the top score of 16. The detailed results follow.
A physician records efforts to reduce weight for Miss Cyrri Siwhey over forty days southwest of the city. The process involved self-imposed fasting and a plan starting with pounds and ending with a lighter weight. The objective was to achieve weight loss through a structured regimen under medical supervision.
Senator Valdodice Havits favorable on initiation during his home visit in Indiana. Two Scottish Rite members in Washington plan to invite President Roosevelt to attend and lead parts of the ceremonies. Local witnesses will observe the initiatory events for Fairbanks supporters. The story also notes unrelated legal and civic items including a funeral anecdote from Philadelphia Ledger.
The drought damaged harvest yields a glut of corn and farmers struggle to store it. A photo shows a solution from Iowa State College professor efforts to optimize storage and selection of the finest seed. The article notes a surplus of 350 million bushels and an increase of 125 million bushels over prior levels.
A Kansas breeder extols the White Wyandotte for table quality ease of breeding and color. The breed is praised for winter hardiness, quick standard fitting, and profitable flock management plus advice on feeding and improvement through pure breeds and cooperative purchasing.
The article notes October to Christmas hatching, birds sold at four to six months, weighing five to eight pounds. Markets in New York and Boston pay 18 to 30 cents per pound, February to April near the high end. Capons and broilers discussed as alternatives, with soft roasting chickens priced higher.
The Farmers' Advocate urges feeding crushed seashells and oyster shells to fowls. Shells supply grit and lime for health and eggshell formation, and are economical. When building poultry houses, ensure cave work for fowls is done with minimal effort.
A special committee of the Weavers' Union reports mills in New Bedford are sending women home at 3 pm and ordering them to return at 6 pm to work until night. Current law allows overtime for women and minors only to cover unavoidable stoppages. Labor men allege this practice shows the need for an overtime bill criticized by Governor Bates.
The U S naval tug Mohawk sank at her moorings in the Norfolk navy yard. The engineer who signaled distress was rescued with difficulty by crew on the wharf. No reason is given for the sinking. Separate items note a separate obituary and a transport ship arrival with soldiers and prisoners.
Opp, Alabama reports a major blaze on December 16 that destroyed fifteen structures in the city's commercial block. Firefighters fought the flames, with authorities investigating cause and extent of damage.
Advertisement offering commission to traveling men to sell a secret outfit sent free upon receipt of a postal. Promotion by Ford Publishing Co of Indianapolis and U S A Dept 167. Also requests orders for CITY BUS LINE via phone and Miss Lewis felt shapes offered for 50 cents.
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