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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1905

Page

2

Puter Claims He Paid Mitchell to Fast-Track Lands

Portland January 4 8 A D D Puter accused of fraud says he gave Senator Mitchell 2000 to push patents through for lands tied to Binge Wermanke. He asserts Mitchell took the money and that he kept a book of expenses but never disclosed exact use of funds.

Mitchell Hleney MekKinley Tarpley Tonever Hermann Uonted Land of Fee Oregon City Hermennn

The Black Orpington and Poultry Notes

An article on the Black Orpington breed tracing its origins to William Cook of England in 1886 and its rise in popularity in the United States. It discusses breed development, crossbreeding with Langshan and Black Minorca lines, and notes on care, housing, and mite control with kerosene and carbolic acid, plus a controversial anecdote about political interference in patent matters involving Senator Mitchell and official actions.

William Cook England Iowa American Poultry Journal Lee

Fire at Elmira Claims Nine Family Members

A miner Frank Nowe ski family in Morris Run Pennsylvania perished in a January Elmira fire that destroyed their home nine members died and the eldest son age 15 survived by narrowly escaping. The fire may have started when a stove toppled. London reports a separate Irish loan tender of 30 000 pounds. Various poultry notes and feed effects on meat color follow.

Elmira N. Y Frank Noweski Morris Run Ontario Agricultural College

Iowa Knight Templars Leader Colonel Rodman Dies

Washington January 4 Colonel A A Rodman grand captain general of the grand commandery Knight Templars of Iowa and author of Rodmans Tactics died of apoplexy at an advanced age the news dispatch states via the Washington desk.

Washington A. A. Rodman Grand Commandery Knight Templars of Iowa

Best nest for adoption and vermin control advice

A. V. Meersch suggests using a soap or candle box Nest open at one end with a two inch bottom strip, fine cut hay with a dirt layer, and weekly insect powder dusting. Replace nest material monthly to avoid vermin and keep nests clean.

A. V. Meersch Western Poultry Journal

Profit in poultry farming and egg production on farms

The Farmers' Advocate notes a large profit from proper poultry management. Each extra egg per hen per week boosts income, and with a large flock the cumulative eggs pay for labor to care for them.

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