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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1907
Page
7
A Farm and Fireside described device uses two seventy inch boards joined at the center rolled over ground like a wheel to measure distance between two points on the farm. Each revolution equals one rod, aiding fence building and locating distant features.
The notice explains celery blight a fungal disease that causes gray to brown leaf spots and plant collapse. It notes that prevention is best through vigorous growth, partial shading, and good air, with Bordeaux mixture and copper ammoniacal spray as remedies and timing every 10 to 14 days.
A writer in American Cultivator explains calf rearing for fall or early winter calves that reach pasture by June and become vigorous with good winter and spring care. Spring calves require skim milk as long as profitable, with barn housing in summer, access to hay, and shelter or shade when possible.
The success of many trees depends on well ripened wood. Ripening occurs in late season to help the tree endure winter. A fall second growth is injurious as it lacks time to ripen before cold weather sets in.
The Kansas Farmer notes the old practice of breaking young colts is being abandoned as progress shows no breaking is needed if the colt is treated rightly during its growth period.
A humorous poem advises suitors to act quickly in proposing before a June wedding. It warns delay invites rival suitors, mentions the preacher’s bill for first aid, and urges men to secure dress, hand, and pocketbook before the bride says yes. The voice underscores timely courting and the high cost of hesitation.
“Wonderful guyser!” exclaims a guide. “Something of a fountain,” the visitor reluctantly admits. The guide praises the geyser while the visitor quips he just finished watching Congress.
A terse exchange recalls a claim about Bascomt and a schoolyard beating. The father mentions attending school with Bascomt, prompting the child to question if being struck by Bascomt caused lasting hurt. The dialogue hints at a history of discipline connected to Bascomt.
A fatal wreck claims a poet. witnesses urge secrecy to avoid railroad compromise. The exchange hints at damage control and a secret settlement approach tied to the tragedy.
A brief dialogue centers on Malike’s growth and size. The exchange plays on mishearing age versus shoe size, using humor about physical stature and bicycle shoe references to underline a playful misunderstanding.
A playful verse hints at romance sweeping us up when the dinner bell rings, combining longing and whimsy as it frames love as a spellbound moment.
A witty exchange questions a man’s delay in marriage with quips that he will wed only when he can settle up. The dialogue hints at financial concerns and social expectations surrounding matrimony in a light, humorous tone.
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