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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
6
Washington dispatch notes Senate and House split over sea level vs lock canal. Adjournment risks loom from statehood bills and beef inquiry. Champ Clark mocks dictionary terms while Sulzer argues against costly Chinese interpreters. Kean exercises executive-session control as Fairbanks seats proceedings.
Box supper at Summit schoolhouse on Friday June 4 to benefit the local school. Plain boxes requested. Proceeds go to the school. Emaa R. Hays is the teacher. Dr Ida Baller of Washington visited Fairfield over the weekend as guest of her brother and his wife, Dr and Mrs Holson.
The piece argues not to rapidly expand flocks by purchase but to invest in a superior ram costing 15 to 25 dollars to boost future lamb value. It cites Hampshire and Leicester breeds, noting strong constitution, high twin rates, and milk alongside meat. A ram can lift ewe performance, carcass quality, and wool value, with lambs reaching market at 8 to 12 weeks.
Voters will choose a queen and four representatives from five Washington ladies clubs by ballot. The candidate with the most votes becomes queen, the next four highest vote-getters become the four representatives. The queen serves as plutentiary officio of the carnival. The program lists inaugural day June 18 through June 21 with dedicated club days and queen's day, outlining the ballot method for selecting the five contestants.
Mary J the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Wright 732 Le Claire street Davenport died Saturday evening aged 1 year and 20 days funeral held at 1 pm interment Oakdale cemetery The parents moved from Washington Iowa recently
The last month shows excellent attendance and punctuality. The Heights school ranks first and holds the banner for the first month of next year, remaining in room IV. Kk, B, CRONE, Supt.
A historical snippet notes that sample ballot procedures are in place with merchant voting results to be published daily, reflecting a structured approach to tallying and reporting voting outcomes.
Drafters set a new Chicago market record as twenty head of Iowa heavy horses averaging just under 2000 pounds sold for about 350 dollars per animal, about 35 dollars above the previous best. Top price reached 1100 dollars for two gray Percherons. The report notes scarce drafters on the Pacific coast and outbound shipments from Montana to coast towns, with limited competition from the corn belt west of the Missouri River.
The article notes a saying among butchers that one should not kill an animal losing flesh. It explains shrinking muscle fibers reduce water content, making meat tougher and drier. In contrast, flesh gains improve meat quality, with best results from animals in medium to rapidly gaining flesh.
The notice explains a sample voting method where cash buyers get votes equal to cents on their ticket. Contestants are named in ballots to be published. Voting ends at 8 p.m. June 15 from the city park band stand with booths and queen representatives. Local clubs, withdrawals, and daily tallies are described.
Riverton Iowa postmaster G W Fouts reports a robbery and near fatal injury in a letter. He credits Electric Bitters with curing a chronic liver complaint jaundice and restoring health for eleven years. The tonic is sold at J H Stewarts drug store for 50 cents.
M H Sweet traveled from Washington on Tuesday for a short visit with his son Fred and to attend Deceuties Day services in Brighton.
Jeff Davis does not leave town but sends his family toward California while he plans a final farewell in Eldon. Citizens fear his departure may be postponed as they await his wife’s reaction and possible return. June 2, Kidon Forum notes the post.
Advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Promotes circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo and sells Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
One million acres of government land in the Crow Indian Reservation, Montana, will be opened for settlement this month. All eligible persons must appear in person to claim a homestead, with limited exception for veterans who may send an agent with power of attorney.
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