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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1906
Page
6
Washington May 15 Special reports say Representative Littlefield of Maine leads a congressional inquiry into agricultural department expenditures. The probe seeks to verify frugality, with critics noting no large extravagances yet and potential for beneficial changes in appropriations.
Wheat and corn futures listed with open high and close prices, followed by rye oats and soybeans figures. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo show receipts and price ranges for cattle hogs sheep and lambs, with notable shifts in prices for choice and prime grades.
Ex-Insurance Commissioner John A. O Shaughnessy denies W P Bechtel’s claim that he accepted 850000 to suppress an unfavorable report on the company. He argues records show the report was filed months before the alleged payment and says the bribery charge has appeared only in court and public prints. He sought to testify at Bechtel’s trial but was refused by the prosecutor.
Brighton Michigan May 10 Calvin Price Walter Paddock and John Hicks farmers were caught spearing black bass by Deputy Game Warden Visher. They tried to game the system by having a friend file a complaint before a Justice and were fined $1 each. They have been summoned to appear in Howell on the complaint filed by Visher.
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies with possible showers in northern Illinois and southern portions, fresh southerly winds, rising temperatures in Lower Michigan with probable showers and southeast winds, possible thunderstorms and warmer conditions in Wisconsin and eastern Iowa with brisk southeast winds.
John W. Adams V M D explains hoof form and correct shoeing. Regular standing keeps a straight foot axis with equal slant of Pastern and wall. Base wide and base narrow positions cause weight to slope inward or outward, leading to distinct footflight patterns and potential motion issues.
Grow diverse forage crops and convert grains into pork beef mutton milk butter and poultry fruit and honey. Save manure to top dress pastures and meadows and use remaining feed on corn land. Maximize acre productivity, reduce waste, and raise standards by systematizing costs and netting.
William Dietrick notes hog production timing causes imbalance. Pigs farrow in spring, light hogs most plentiful in fall and winter while heavy hogs dominate in summer, depressing market demand.
Nebraska experiments show alfalfa hay yields higher beef production than prairie hay when fed with corn. Oilmeal improves finish and profit, while cornstalks after harvest offer valuable feed often overlooked by feeders.
Farmers are advised to consider rape as a fast growing catch crop this season for hogs calves and poultry. It offers rapid growth and can boost forage supply while other crops catch up.
The article reviews fattening lambs with bran cornmeal linseed mix, citing an 8.1 lb weekly gain over 12 weeks and cost details. It favors cornmeal, warns on small scrub lambs, and stresses timely shearing and pasture use. It also notes Lincoln Valley sheepmen facing lower profits due to pea crop shortfalls.
A vivid report highlights Chief Hale's Fire Fighters performing a five story rescue display in a grand exhibition. Spectators witness daring feats of saving lives, with dexterity and courage praised amid a mammoth hippodrome and sensational novelties. Washington show set for Monday May 28.
For more than twenty years Mr. J. B. Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis was tormented by sciatica. One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved the pain and sleep returned. Less than one bottle effected a permanent cure. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
The baccalaureate exercises of Washington High School will be held at Graham Sunday evening May 27 at eight o'clock. Rev. L. D. Young will preach the sermon. Everyone is invited. Oxfords. Oxfords. Oxfords. 50-t1 At Nicola & Harmon's.
The Innes band tours Washington on Wednesday May 16 for a matinee. Soloists include Miss Virginia Listemann Mme Frances Boya Mr Herman Belstedt and Mr H J Williams. Repertoire spans Festival Overture and other classics with harp cornet and soprano solos. Facilities list Elgar and other works plus band instruments.
Hundreds testify to the balm’s relief from rheumatism. For sale by Coo & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.
Prospectus promotes 640 acre free homesteads in Western Nebraska for families. Personal excursions depart Omaha to Thedford May 15 Lakeside June 5 Whitman June 19. Request folder from D Clem Deaver, 1004 Farnam St, Omaha. Also Iowa Central excursion May 19 to St Paul Minneapolis at 84 dollars.
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