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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1906
Page
7
Charles Eckerman of Omaha visited Havre with his father George Eckerman of West Chester. Charley, a district manager for the Smith Premier Typewriter Co, was en route home after a short visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs J Eckerman.
Friends and neighbors gathered at south of the city Saturday evening to honor W. W. Wilson on his birthday. They enjoyed games music and a three course dinner served by Misses Irma Wilbur and Anna Wilson. A fine pipe was presented as a token of peace and wishes for health and prosperity.
A large Christmas dance will be held in Washington on December 26 organized by several local young men. Invitations have gone to numerous Muscatine youths. Music will be provided by Thomas' Full Orchestra of Muscatine.
The Juniors of the First United Presbyterian church held a pleasant social at Ruth and Charles Vincent’s home last Saturday afternoon. They honored Helen, Victor and Olive Leech who are soon moving to a new home in Oklahoma.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second U P church will hold its semiannual meeting this evening. After the business session an oyster supper will be served.
Local notes report a Vienna sale of bankrupt stock lasting two more days. The city sees various residents visiting and traveling, with church membership up at the Presbyterian services and families returning from Canada to Iowa.
Iowa farmers are urged to write for particulars of Mercer County Missouri improved farms offered by J. B. Evans and Company of Princeton. The notice promises available options matching farmers’ needs and invites inquiries for details and listings.
Instructions from Breeder's Gazette excerpt detailing making strong posts for fences and gates. It describes a 5 by 5 inch wooden mold, inserting iron or steel rods, curing in moist conditions, and a cross trench technique with concrete and metal rods for gateposts. Palmer's Bulletin notes industrial relevance.
The article argues that tax free industrial alcohol benefits are likely overstated by the public and farmers, though real advantages will emerge gradually as agriculture, manufacture, and use methods improve. It notes the gains will not be sudden but steady as conditions change.
Fortes an irrigation authority says prepare soils for irrigation after building supply ditches. He notes it is better to grade land to align with existing permanent ditches than to dig new ditches after grading, which can waste effort.
A Rural New Yorker writer from Iowa argues dehorning nearly all cattle improves feed efficiency and barn space. Dehorning should occur early, ideally in spring or around March, with benefits including easier handling, higher carload shipping efficiency, and 5 to 10 cent higher sale prices to shippers.
A Charleston News and Courier excerpt extols chess as the finest mental drillmaster and a science of battle, comparing its intellectual discipline to religion and war, from ancient temples to medieval monks and modern minds.
Captain Z L Tanner of the US Navy died at his home after a four year illness. He was 71. The report notes his naval service and burial plans follow.
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