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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
7
The article explains tying and netting methods for raspberries and blackberries, bending shoots to the ground and mulching with leaves or straw, and using wire netting to shield beds from wind. It also mentions grapevines for building sides, Dahlia root care, and a variety of local notes including marriages and a stock of coins.
An Indiana Rural New Yorker correspondent argues woolly peaches do not resist rot better than smooth ones. He notes Amsden and Sneed rot patterns vary by year, Champion was rot free last year but not this, Elberta nearly rot proof, and frequent showers washed off sprays. Insects may spread rot and curb control.
Gardening notes highlight yellow Ducrosit as mammoth and best in show potential. Roi d Italie and Jeanne Falconer appear strong for commercial use, while Donald McLeod offers varied forms. Amateur Conseil and Rdgar Sanders stand out in red and general shape alongside John K. Shaw.
A nostalgic reminiscence of childhood scenes centered on the old garden. The author recalls spring bonfires, bursting buds, lush summer greenery, crisp autumn days, and snowy winters as the ideal continual playground.
A French scientist M Leblanc exposed azaleas to chloroform vapor for forty eight hours and saw flowering after seventeen days. Azaleas grown under similar conditions without chloroform did not bloom until two weeks later.
The forecast reports Hainois and Indiana generally fair and slightly cooler with diminishing westerly winds. Lower Michigan faces snow in the north and west, colder with high westerly winds diminishing. Wisconsin fair with diminishing high westerly winds. Iowa generally fair with brisk northwest winds diminishing.
Market summary from Chicago and East Buffalo receipts and prices for hogs cattle sheep and live poultry. Hogs range 4.65 to 5.30 for various lots with most trading 5.20 to 5.30. cattle bids 3.00 to 4.60 for fat cows and steers. calves 4.00 to 7.25. sheep 5.75 to 8.60. western lambs 5.50 to 7.80. live poultry prices per dozen and per unit listed. hay and dairy prices shown. East Buffalo reports steady to lower markets across cattle hogs sheep and yearlings.
The Journal carriers attended a Hickman Bessey Company production titled Midnight in Chinatown last night. They praised the performance, with comments on Grace Bard and Bobbing ton Trobbins, and noted a double bill tonight featuring When Reuben Comes to Town and Midget Minstrels.
Mrs. Grant Shy of Springfield Illinois says Jacksen's Arnica Salve is an absolute housekeeping necessity. The salve guarantees to cure cuts wounds burns sores and skin eruptions and is sold by Druggist J. Nl. Stewart for 25 cents.
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