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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
2
Government focus on improving fruit breeding in Iowa with special attention to hardier varieties. Officials outline plans, research directions, and funding steps to boost statewide fruit production and resilience amid weather challenges.
C G Patten of Charles City will lead Iowa and northwest experiments to breed hardier fruit for cold climates. Capt Watrous recently spoke with Secretary Wilson on the project, with Patten’s work to form the basis of Iowa’s program. The effort, supported by the Iowa State Horticultural Society and Ames, aims to grow peaches pears and other fruits in milder southern climates to prosper in the northwest. The project will disseminate findings through agricultural channels. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a remedy for coughs and colds by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
George Henson of Urbana reports his flock of forty chickens became visibly intoxicated after feeding on fermented cherries discarded outdoors. The birds staggered and lay about the yard with one leaning on a box. A headachy rooster refused to go home, but the next day the flock seemed normal again.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is described as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. W B Pelham of Kirksville Iowa endorses it as a longtime leading throat remedy, noting its popularity with mothers and children. For sale by Cook and Sherton.
Our annual meeting to elect officers hear reports and transact business will be held Wednesday evening April 1st. Following the meeting a social and supper will be served. All members and congregation invited. Be present promptly at 7 30. Win Smouse President.
B F Crocker aged 84, longtime justice of the peace at Martinsburg Iowa, reports severe sciatic rheumatism in left arm and right hip. After using three bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm he says it did him lots of good. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
Spanish Fort Alabama marked yesterday as the forty third anniversary of the siege and assault on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. Union forces under General Canby and corps commanders Granger and Smith pressed the Nineteenth Iowa on the bay’s edge in a thirteen day siege. Survivors reflect on the anniversary as it passed.
Notice advertising a request for all kinds of pump repair work. States a full set of pump tools is available and solicits patronage. Only readable text mentions the supply and invitation.
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