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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
7
A physician advised an operation for ovarian trouble but a patient avoided surgery after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The article cites patient testimonials and urges women to seek the remedy before consenting to surgery, noting rising cases of ovarian and womb complaints and offering free advice from Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn, Massachusetts.
The article outlines key traits for selecting a beef bull focusing on head, neck, chest, and overall constitution. It stresses strong masculine head, broad short face, bright eyes, well-set horns, deep arched ribs, ample chest, and good digestion. Pedigree matters, but practical experience and expert guidance are essential for novices.
The London Farmers Advocate argues that successful breeding requires superior bulls, not just any mating. Breeders who cheap out harm the industry by producing inferior stock, which depresses prices and misleads new breeders and farmers seeking improved grade cattle.
Major L L Seaman explains trichinae transmission travels via three interacting circles. Hogs prey on rats, rats consume infected hog carcasses, and both species perpetuate the cycle by eating each other’s remains.
Water consumption in horses changes with exertion and diet. A walking horse used about 27.5 pounds of water daily, while trotting or active work increased demand to about fifty pounds, illustrating much higher needs with hard work and dry roughage versus concentrated feed.
The Great Northern announces a strict new passenger tariff for Washington state. Starting June, passengers are charged exactly 3 cents per mile with no adjustments. Conductors and agents will apply the same rate, and penalties or overcharges will not be demanded before the law takes effect. Passes will be withdrawn in Washington.
Washington reports a May debt total of 1,000,446,128 dollars, up 1,128,187 for the month. The interest bearing debt stands at 805,158.40 dollars, with a corresponding decrease in available cash on hand.
In Joliet on June 2 the Republican activists of the Twelfth circuit naming Will Kankakee and Troquois counties chose former Judge John Small to succeed the late Judge C H Clarney of Joliet. A special election is set for July 1 and an Independent candidate is A O Marshall of Joliet.
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted resolutions urging reciprocal commercial treaties with Germany France Russia Switzerland and Austria Hungary amid tariff war rumors. In Montenegro an earthquake in Centinje caused building collapses killing one and injuring several as Mount Riabast… shows volcanic activity signs.
An 11 month old child of John Smith in Eau Claire Wisconsin died after a black Minorca rooster attacked Tuesday. The bird drove a spur into the back of the infant’s head.
Official forecast up to 8 pm shows fair conditions across Illinois Indiana and Michigan with cooler temperatures. Wisconsin and Iowa see generally fair skies with cooler air and varying winds from southwest to northerly. showers possible in extreme west Iowa.
Receipts show cattle hogs sheep and calves with mixed trends. Cattle quoted 5.00 to 26.40 for extra steers and 4.25 to 5.30 for fancy cows. hogs steady to lower around 5.40 to 5.60. lambs and sheep firm with highs at 6.50 and 6.25 respectively. calves strong at 6.75 to 7.00 for top, 5.75 to 6.50 for good.
The piece argues sheep convert farm waste into value by consuming roughage and weeds. They help rejuvenate exhausted lands, improve soil fertility, and become a valuable agricultural auxiliary as land values rise.
A farm newsletter urges quick removal of perceived low quality sheep to make room for better stock. The author frames the practice as a prudent, profitable move, arguing poor animals drain resources and hinder overall herd value.
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