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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
6
A 1909 American Press Association publication offers a home study course in modern agriculture. The text outlines foundational topics, practical farming methods, and guidance for improving crop yields and livestock management for readers.
The article explains selecting plump seed to boost vigor and yield, with steps for wheat and corn. It covers seed sorting by size, hardness, and screening, plus planning multi year breeding plots and smut prevention. It stresses maturity, ear size, and uniform kernel quality to improve crops.
W M Tucker called on business in Havre yesterday. M H Hesser rode to Burlington for the day. J A Porter of Wyman returned home after a day here. G W England of Keota left for home after a visit. Mrs Dr E S Allen and Andrew Wenger of Crawfordsville were guests at the Hedges home. Mrs S S Lytle returned from Seymour after two months with her daughter. The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society held its annual praise meeting yesterday evening in the church with strong attendance. The interdenominational day of Prayer was observed Wednesday evening. Mrs L S Patterson presided and spoke on the society’s work and achievements. An missions offering was taken. The program included devotional, talks by officers, Foreign Field and Home Field readings, a solo, a duet and a reading.
Minnesota Governor Johnson arrives Wednesday evening as the star attraction on the lecture course. The Democratic leader is billed as a persuasive speaker with potential national impact, urging local attendance for the March 3 event.
A new ladies' tailoring business announces opening opposite the opera house on March first. The owner offers 20 percent discounts on skirts coats and suits during the first week to introduce services and seek patronage from the community.
The ad identifies hexamethylenetetramine as a key ingredient and uric acid solvent. It urges using Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness, with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed as the source.
Chas W Stewart of West Chester buys a team of full blood Suffolk Punch draft mares two years old weighing 1300 each, valued toward 2000 each. The purchase from Peter Hopley & Son of Lewis Cass county marks a prized acquisition. The mares are sorrel, heavy build, long-lived up to forty seven years.
The Pure Food and Drug Law has raised national purity standards for foods and drugs and eliminated harmful medicines. Yet Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a roots and herbs product, will continue its beneficial work among women.
The A M E church stewards and stewardesses announce a 1909 Inauguration dinner to be held Thursday March 4 at 120 South Iowa Ave. Tickets are with sellers and buyers will be called. The meal runs from 11 a m to 2 30 p m with lunch in the evening cooked by church cooks.
Advertisement advises Chamberlain's Liniment for muscular rheumatism with no internal treatment needed. Apply freely three times daily for a quick cure, noting the liniment's value for muscular and chronic rheumatism and listing F. L. Stolte as a seller.
A series of brief mentions records Crawfordsville residents and guests traveling to nearby towns. Names include L C Ahrens Burris Bishop Peck Ford Statler Wingert Lee Curtis Adams, and others visiting West Chester Des Moines Ottumwa Havre Keota Montrose and Washington for two weeks or short visits. Governor Johnson lecture series is announced for next Wednesday evening.
Mrs. L Kerr of Crawfordsville visited Washington yesterday. Mrs. O Ferguson of Havre was also a Washington caller yesterday. Mr and Mrs Geo Johnson of Germania Wyoming, guests in the city for several weeks, left this morning for Havre to spend a few days there.
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