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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
A playful verse warns advertisers that small ads miss big returns. It riffs on Jack Horner’s cautionary tale, noting bold effort and ample space are needed to pull in gold. The poem nudges readers to invest in substantial advertising to avoid being sidelined.
A humorous essay argues against a “thick shell” theory of eggs. It explains the hen’s oviduct as a one-way system that prevents backward movement of an egg and notes hens will lay regardless of nest conditions. The piece labels the thick shell idea as brain fag and invites readers to decide.
The article describes poultrymen advertising surplus older birds at home and abroad to chase early demand. It notes low egg production in hot months strains finances, and warns that longer keeping reduces sale chances as many birds are unfit for market or breeders.
Don’t overlook hot days and egg production, buy a half wild turkey male, and note plenty on the western market at fair prices. Ensure ample water, soak oats, disinfect vessels weekly, and keep them shaded. Protect young stock from thunderstorms, supervise feeding scenes, and avoid wildcat stunts or neighborly poultry disputes. trade chickens if theirs intrude.
Pigeon pox is linked to moisture and is more common in damp quarters and wet weather. It causes yellow topped warts on eyes necks and bodies and can be fatal if it invades the mouth or throat. Quarantine remove affected birds whitewash with carbolic acid treat local warts with care and avoid cruel burning methods.
A bustling blend of farm notes and style tips recounts poultry keeping and beekeeping with anecdotes of judges and beehives, then pivots to bridal fashion. It highlights egg markets, hatching machines, and a Havana poultry planter, followed by gown trends with Swiss embroidery, Valenciennes lace, and Empire waists observed in New York fashion circles.
The text extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative that cleanses and relieves without debility or repeated dosing. It emphasizes pleasant natural action, physician approval, and urges purchase of the California Fig Syrup Co. genuine product via leading druggists.
June highlights in New York fashion celebrate the sweet girl graduate with bright ensembles and coordinated accessories. Readers glimpse seasonal silhouettes, fabrics, and color trends shaping campuses and city streets this summer.
This summer reveals the Chevotte Corday shaped singerie hat with lace or embroidery, trimmed with bows or roses. A lace model on a wire frame features double ruffles edged with Valenciennes and a black velvet band. The Panama outing hat uses a scarf around the crown with fringed ends, suited for sea and mountain trips, plus white and light gray felt hats for similar wear.
Dresses for the June bride are picturesque as fabrics turn soft and supple. Satin gowns use pliable new varieties that stand alone, while bridesmaids face endless styles in this era of many modes, with Directoire influences noted.
Notice announces several percheron stallions to stand for service at Cedar township residence including Domino 48942 imported by Massdam and Wheeler Fairfield Iowa Silver Branch No 52118 Brilliant 49454 and a mammoth bred Jack for breeding. For particulars see bills Ols tf D Rittenhouse.
Louis Patterson departed Friday from Hopkinton Iowa and will travel to Minnesota where he has a strong job with a construction company. Locals expressed regret at his departure and lots of friends miss him.
Mrs Flora Stephens finishing a visit with relatives at Muscatine arrived home last evening aboard the Firefly. Gus Smith came from Chicago Thursday night for a short Sunday visit with J G Hise and friends.
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