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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
4
Article advises rapid hog fattening using careful housing for sows, selected breeding stock, and a regimented feeding schedule. It details staged diets from sow care to pig growth, finishing with corn heavy rations to reach market weights 225 to 250 pounds in four to six weeks, emphasizing cleanliness and digestion.
A group of young ladies enjoyed an informal afternoon yesterday at Mrs. Milan Shields residence on the Heights. Mr and Mrs Mert Bickford hosted friends Tuesday evening at their East Jefferson Street home with games and light refreshments.
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Josephine Smith’s Marion Avenue residence where an interesting program was presented.
Paul Mundt announces a new wood saw operation and invites orders left at Bowman's store or at his residence two blocks south of the Rock Island coal chute.
The toll service of the Washington Telephone Company has been resumed to Ainsworth Crawfordsville and points east.
The funeral for Adam Wombacher was held this morning at 9 30 at St James church conducted by Rev B Jacobs Meier. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. The Methodist church was crowded last evening with Miss Patten in charge and Miss Durham delivering the address. Services are scheduled for this evening and Friday evening and each afternoon this week.
The piece argues that clean practices are as essential as mud rearing for hog growth, countering the belief that hogs must be raised in mud. Epitomist in Chicago Tribune.
Paris reports indicate Russia seeks a peaceful settlement before replying to Japan. Foreign Minister Lamsdorf and Japanese Minister Kurino confer to shape a cautious response, aiming to avoid conflict while prepared to strike if peace fails. Officials warn crisis remains acute and peace is the default aim.
Moncure Robinson and Sarah Sisson Abell of Baltimore, two wealthy families, eloped to Chester Pennsylvania to marry but were blocked by telegraphed orders. after confirming age and license the mayor wed them. The bride’s mother arrived too late amid religious differences cited as the obstacle. In Victor, Jan. 28, all bodies from Stratton's Independence mine disaster have been recovered and four identified, with more identifications expected. funeral plans not yet set.
In Gold township Bureau county January 28 a wolf hunt drew about two hundred farmers and others. Hunters formed a large circle near Green River and gradually moved inward throughout the day. A dinner was served at night to honor the event.
Mrs John Mace Bride Maud Gonne celebrated for her Irish nationalism is the mother of a baby boy. The Major, her husband who served in the Boer War, expresses jubilation. The infant is named Sagan meaning Shaun in Irish.
The prosecution in the trial of August W. Machen and others charged with conspiracy to defraud the government has rested its case.
Guide on wool quality linking skin condition and yolk secretion to softness and luster. Notes on aging, breed health, and feeding. Quoted experiences from Jacob Ziegler and a Pennsylvania Stockman and Farmer correspondent detail profits, pasture wintering on bluegrass, hay, and shed needs for Merino flocks.
Prof. James G. McMurry of Fairfield spent yesterday in Crawfordsville in the interest of Parsons College. He stayed with Rev. J. S. Cotton. Local notes include visitors Miss Lizzie Wooley and Mrs. Eva Kelley returning to Columbus City and Washington respectively. Mahata’s Minstrels drew a good crowd, Rev. Cotton preached at the United Presbyterian church, and Rev. Barker of the MBE church will preach this evening.
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