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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1907
Page
7
The article surveys foot powered milking machines and their suitability for western dairymen. It notes machines milk as well as or better than hand milking, with results varying by cow, and stresses skilled operation and selective breeding to maximize success. Describes a two-cow, foot-powered device with suction cups and a vacuum system.
Miss Lucy Leet of West Chester shopped in the city yesterday. J. B. McCoy, Crawfordsville visitor, was in town on business. Mrs. M. D. Work of West Chester called on friends. Miss Mae Harley of West Chester visits with friends. Mrs. Dr. J. M. Chittum of Richmond visited relatives yesterday. Miss Florence Parrish met her music class in Winfield. McCollum and Cherry Olmes shipped a carload of horses to Buffalo. Mrs. A. B. Roe returned from Arcadia Wisconsin after eight weeks. E. C. Pulver left for Rubio on business after a city stay. Eva Jones and Zee Purdon returned to Keota after a city visit. S. W. Brookhart left for Des Moines for business. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Stiles and children arrived from Washington Iowa after funeral in honor of Mrs. J. W. Maxwell.
Paper ad offers rugs made from old car pets by Fairfield Rug Co. Phone 649. All work guaranteed.
Eureka schoolhouse hosts a pie supper Friday evening May 10 to raise funds for the school. All are invited to attend. Lou Johnson, teacher.
The Inland Farmer argues that dairy farming requires daily attention without vacations, as cows must be milked and milk disposed of. The piece compares this to other vocations where regularity is essential, noting that success often hinges on consistent effort regardless of the field.
Newly set grapevines should be trained with a single shoot and older vines kept tied to trellises. Apply fungicides frequently this season, preferably reduced Bordeaux mixture, and thin fruit on overbearing vines to balance growth and yield.
A quotation from Parm Home notes that dairy stock breeding favors a milking strain passed through generations, asserting such lineage yields reliable traits and stability. The emphasis is on heredity and consistency in milk production.
Bronchial troubles are local and not helped by stomach dosing. Hy-O-Mei claims medicated air from a pocket inhaler relieves irritation and heals the mucous membrane quickly. The company cautions against sprays and atomizers and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy offers a money back guarantee. complete outfit costs $1.00.
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