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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
7
The article notes Houzeau’s late work arguing for decimal time and explains the twelve hour division on faces tracing back to Mesopotamia. It contrasts European waste with American towns and comments on art competition and viewer education in photography.
William Wilson Finley succeeds the late Samuel Spencer as president of the Southern Railway. Born in Pass Christian Mississippi in 18% he began as a railroad stenographer and rose through high offices across the south west and north. He previously served as second vice president of the Great Northern and was migrated from a corresponding post at the Southern.
Palm care emphasizes good light without heavy sun, moisture in the air, and clean foliage. Potting mix should be half fresh soil and half leaf mold sand and rotted manure with proper drainage to prevent root decay. The Venus fly trap Dionaea muscipula is described for its irritable leaves that fold to trap and digest insects.
A report from a New York farmers meeting as cited in American Cultivator explains that tree propagation differs by root and shoot vigor. Speakers note variation in tree individuality, with some trees maturing sooner and bearing fruit earlier, referencing varieties like Esopus Spitzenberg and Newtown Pip.
The Malthams pineapple is considered among the best hybrids for general culture by the department of agriculture. The first fruit appeared in 192 and the variety has proven very prolific.
The article warns limber neck in poultry is caused by ptomaine poisoning from decayed meat or maggots. It prescribes treatment with turpentine and warm water to cleanse the crop, castor oil, and isolation of affected birds, with disposal of carcasses and prevention by removing putrid meat to protect other animals.
Advice on watering asparagus under glass and maintaining air flow in cold frames. Recommends generous watering for best results and removing decomposing leaves. Suggests stirring soil surface to prevent hardness and improve growth.
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