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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
3
Des Moines reports show scattered showers across Iowa with heat waves. Corn in tassel and milk stages shows damage, especially in southern and central districts, while grasshoppers injure crops. Small grain harvest mostly finished. pastures gardens and potatoes deteriorating. George M. Chappel, Section Director.
In Algona Iowa July 18 a local record notes Mrs W J Hourne Union township holds 150 hens. From January 1 to July 18 she gathered 0 303 eggs about 775 percent dozen hatched 932 little chicks. She credits dry and warm weather for better chicken raising and expects higher profits than her husband from 160 acres if prices stay.
In Shenandoah area farmers report extraordinary fall wheat yields with strong quality and prices. A. P. Huffman fronts 200 acres with others at 40 acres or more. yields run 35 to 45 bushels per acre, averaging around 39. J. W. Trulinger notes peak acreage and best quality in the county's history. Mills and warehouses see steady haulage. fifty loads daily is common.
A July bill proposes a $30,000 appropriation to the secretary of agriculture to fund experiments by the Bureau of Plant Industry on making paper from corn stalks. The plan envisions a plant in Iowa to test feasibility, with emphasis on benefits to corn growers and tree conservation.
Reid Haynes and Jim Creech returned from Keota with a Hupmobile runabout they bought for 100 dollars and 50 cents. They were the ones who received it after it was given away. The locals expect Keota to be a hub for bargains, though such finds are rare.
Twenty cars carrying Iowa City Auto Club members and families passed through Washington Sunday afternoon, stopping briefly. The run started in Iowa City with a dinner in Wellman, then visited Keota Singmaster ranch, continued to Wik hidton and Telyreld lane, returning via Wellman.
The funeral for the late William Dodds was this morning at ten o'clock at the family residence on West Madison street. Rev. Comin and Rev. U g Suth led the service with the Presbyterian choir. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Clarris, Will Helm, Clare enée Dodds, Harry Kleese, Will Jones, and St. Clair Lewis. Honorary pallbearers were Col. Bell, Joe McAnuity, Samuel Thompson, A. A. Anderson, hd Hoch McCausland.
Sparse readable text mentions a journal page and bound ads. no clear event or names emerge. Likely a note about reading Ti Journal and potential binding of advertisements.
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