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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
5
The Indiana experiment station advised March through May farrowing for profitability. Pigs born in spring grow on pasture, cut feed costs, and fatten before winter. Gains peak at six to seven months, then grain efficiency drops. Individual pig quality affects outcomes.
Public loan offers listed by W. H. Butterfield including 50 000 at five percent and 25 000 at forty four cents per cent on farm land.
Mrs. John Crawford of West Chester shopped in the city today. Mrs. Everal of Elkader returned home last evening after attending the P E O convention. Mesdames McPherson and Kellogg went home to Fairfield yesterday after visiting the 8 B Dewey home following the convention happenings.
The speaker declares a clear moment to begin selling River Ive, noting a shift from earlier ideas of laughter and seriousness and a reluctance to set hens. The message centers on initiating a sale at the present time.
Local page items report accidents and injuries along with deaths births and marriages. Names places and dates appear where readable, detailing community events and changes in residents.
Mrs. G. W. Smith returned from the P. E. O. convention in Washington. Mrs. M. C. Terry came back Friday after also attending the convention. Mrs. C. E. Bennett and children visit Mt. Auburn. Mrs. Bert Tracy visits Washington. Mrs. Fred Sales and con stay with Israel family. Pearl Morgan of Monmouth visits parents. Mrs. C. H. Lloyd and Georgia attend the P. E. O. reception in Washington.
Miss Gretna Crain visits with sister Mrs Harvey Knapp and returns home Wednesday. Newton Noacker sells hogs and delivers to Washington today. A piano recital by Miss Ola Simpson draws neighborhood attention for Saturday evening. Will Palmer visits Washington yesterday. Farmers worry over corn crop as seed quality disappoints and prices for seed rise. A A Fraze Rayleigh's agent visits the neighborhood especially for poultry and needs for insect powder.
Ainsworth residents note a wave of visitors for last night’s commencement exercises. Flora Hopengardner returned from Crawfordsville while families from Washington Keota and Burlington arrived to visit and attend the ceremonies.
Miss Anna Harvey of Rubio was seen shopping in the city today.
Personal notices about visits and greetings fill the page. Local business at the Vienna includes chocolate creams specials sponge drops and a variety of cakes. Names and small movements of residents and visitors appear throughout the city with short notes on health and occupations.
This United States Consular Report describes the camel as an indispensable asset to Aden and Arabia. Camels replace horses for transport and burden, hauling freight, water carts, and carrying goods between wharfs and warehouses, with loads of 600 to 900 pounds locally and one third to one half for long trips.
A brief quoted snippet from Town and Country questions prayer for a husband after death. The remark notes balancing concern for the spouse with prayers for another.
The remark notes that people remain largely composed when others face hardships. It reflects on public sentiment during troubling events and suggests a measured social response rather than glee or schadenfreude.
Americana Sheep Breeder says breed choice depends on fancy and environment. All brood types have merit on proper farms. A fancier with a rough farm may find smaller grades outperform heavier breeds. It would be too much to expect the Lincoln from low fertile lands to thrive on bleak highland pastures.
An Indiana farmer reports pulp from tomato processing as good hog and cattle feed when salt is used to entice acceptance. Sheep fare best on grass while silos aid beef making. Topics cover mangels, corn byproducts, and bran for pigs, with emphasis on dry matter and nutrition for various livestock.
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