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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

2

Outlook on Immigration Policy and Washington Meet

Washington May 6 Special no major changes expected in immigration laws this session despite many bills. Congress to adjourn early. commission found need tighter scrutiny of arrivals. Hawaii labor bill nearly passed, would have allowed contract labor. opposition across west blocked it. Pinchot to host governors at White House, dinner planned, Roosevelt pressing for in-session meetings. Tucker aims to tour Virginia precincts before 1909 election. Senate shows new spring gray suits led by Bourne of Oregon at cap.

Charles W. Arthur Washington Congress House Immigration Commission Maropean United States Hawaii Immigration Committee Sandwich Islands Far West West Japan Roosevelt White House Gifford Pinchot Forest Service Inland Waterways Pinechot Senate Ators Bourne Taylor, Sutherland Money Jonathan Bourne Oregon The Oregon Statesman

Feeding Silage Boosts Milk Flavor Preference in Dairy Cows

W Ed Fraser of the Illinois Experiment Station reports an experiment comparing corn silage plus feed to clover hay and grain. Among 372 tasters, 60 percent preferred silage milk, 20 percent non silage, 11 percent had no choice. timing of feeding affected preference, with milking time feeding yielding stronger silage milk favor. Proper quality silage is recommended, with feeding after milking to avoid unpleasant milk flavor.

W. Ed. Fraser Ilinois Enid

Locating the Incubator for Best Egg Health

Guidance on incubator placement warns against drafts and sun exposure. Prefer south or east rooms with constant fire or none, ensure level positioning with a carpenter's level, and keep lamp parts clean to avoid gas buildup. Maintain sweet air, proper circulation, and careful handling of eggs between rooms.

Orange Judd Farmer

Apples in Storage Show Best Results When Ripe

Well colored, hard ripe apples store better in cold storage than fruit picked too early or after full ripeness. Immature storage often leads to scald with brown patches, mainly on green or poorly colored sides, reducing appearance and value. S. A. Beach.

S. A. Beach

Buckwheat Grown For Profit and Soil Benefit

Buckwheat, though smallest in quantity among six major grain crops, is valued for food and feed, profitable as a green manure catch crop, and improves soil mechanical condition.

Onion Seed Viability Varies by Age and Crop Quality

FE H Jenkins of Connecticut notes that onion seed one year old typically shows reduced sprouting compared with new seed, though some seed from a good crop that is one year old can germinate as well as fresh seed from an inferior crop.

FE. H. Jenkins Connecticut

Merger to Stand Under Oklahoma Rail Rates Readjustment

Guthrie May 6 After obtaining from R A Jackson Chicago vice president for Rock Island Frisco railways an agreement to readjust Interstate Oklahoma rates on lumber livestock and milled products to a fair basis Attorney General West calls off the threatened suit to break the alleged merger of the two roads He states the railroads will disentangle relations in time They argue conservatism as they are the state's largest taxpayers A Kansas City conference was called to review Oklahoma rates and all Oklahoma grantees will participate

Guthrie Okla R. A. Jackson Chicago Rock Island,Frisco Oklahoma West Kansas City

Anna Geld and Prince Helle de Sagan Remain in Rome

In Rome this May 6 Mire. Anna Geld and Prince Helle de Sagan have not left the city. They announced plans to depart and completed preliminary steps, but remain at the Geom hotel with no definite departure date.

Rome Mire Anna Geld Prince Helle de Sagan Geom Gind

Photographers Convene in Joliet for IPnets Session

The IPnets photographers association met in Joliet for the week’s session. The gathering opened with officers’ reports and a talk by W. S. Yively of Tennessee, outlining association goals and upcoming activities.

Joliet Tih May Ipnets Photographers’ Association Coun W. S. Yively Tennessee

Derby Winner Stonestreet Captures Kentucky Classic

Louisville May 6 The Kentucky Derby was won by Stonestreet with Ste Cleges second and Dunvegan third. Time 2.15 1-4.

Louisville Stonestreet Ste Cleges Se Ond Dunvegan

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and neighboring states

The forecast calls for showers in Illinois and Indiana with little temperature change tonight. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin can expect showers with temperatures nearly steady.

Ilinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wiconsin Ture

Markets Report Chicago and Buffalo Prices May 5

Chicago Board of Trade quotes for Wheat Corn Oats Coffee and livestock futures show May and July positions with mixed highs lows and closes. Cattle hogs and sheep receipts noted with price ranges. Buffalo market reports steady cattle and strong hogs with lambs and calves priced by grade and weight.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Mary Toy ATM Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Buffalo Ewes Calves

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