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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

19 May 1906

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1906

Page

2

Spelling Grade Contests End in Ties Across Four Schools

Eighth grade contest at the High school gym tied Heights and Wallace with Kate Eldridge, Bessie Jones, Meryl Harper, and LeRoy Hays among top finishers. Seventh grade also tied Heights and South. earlier rounds saw ties among South, Wallace, Centennial, and Heights with strong showings from Roscoe Crump and Pear Bandy. Overall results show Heights collecting the largest total prize, followed by South and Wallace, with Centennial holding smaller totals amid high competition.

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Wallace and Heights Heights Wallace Kate Eldridge Bessie Jones Mery Harper LeRoy Hays Joscoe Crump Elather Abbey Kessie Jones Elda Benn Eva Wilcox Centennial Roscoe Crump Havel Ward Edna Rownd Mazie Burnam Eva Fleming Meryl Harper Beatrice Smith Arnott Wylie Clara Hoileau South Helen Templeton Eva Wolf Ray Boyer Alma Beenblossom Jean Shuman South School Pear Bandy The Vera Coates Mabel Goode Mary Foreman Gladys Warner Ralph Case Wiebrngie Brewer Cecil Rhea Ford Vera Keck Marie Whaley Elmo Friend Marion Bandy Hazel Stewart Pearl Bandy Lotal
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Preserving Eggs and Cayuga Duck Traits

The article outlines water glass preservation for eggs with instructions on solution preparation packing and storage in cool dry conditions. It also details Cayuga duck characteristics including plumage weight egg production and hardiness with notes on feeding and temperament.

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Geese Varieties Emphasized for Table Use in Feather

A Feather writer discusses geese varieties suited for table use. Toulouse and Embden are heavyweight table geese bred true for quality, with African and Chinese varieties also valued. Mongrel geese from Canadian wild geese crossed with African or Embden and Toulouse are popular in New England for palatable meat. Once paired, Canadian gander and African goose should remain together as long as feasible.

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New England
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Clean Quarters Help Chicks Thrive Says Poultry Expert

M Uhl in Poultry Success warns that chicks need clean quarters and surroundings to thrive. Keep the brooder spotless and odor free, clean it every other day, move it slightly, scatter chaff straw sand or garden soil, provide fresh water often, and avoid feeding over filth to prevent sickness and lice.

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M. Uhl
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Charted Remedies Warn Against Disease in Flocks

The article cites USDA guidance advising a dietary shift away from corn toward more meat in daily rations to ward off roup. It recommends kerosene in water for sneezing and colds, kerosene-lard ointment for sore head or chicken pox, saltwater bath followed by carbolized vaseline, and potassium bromide in drinking water for soup cases. It notes cholera cries arise where corn dominates the diet and warns disease spreads via drinking vessels and filthy fountains.

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United States Department of Agriculture
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