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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1908
Page
8
Rooster Breeder Remembered For Style And Wins
A poem honors Cc. M. B. a breeder who created a new rooster breed and earned ribbons, blending showmanship with innovations in combs and feet. The verse recalls indigo and peroxide styling, tricks to hide brass, and knots that shaped poultry shows, praising his impact beyond simple wins.
The Cock’s Comb as Fashion and Feudal Symbol
A comic-heavy discourse on roosters and headgear, likening comb shapes to social rank. It notes that hats and combs mark status, health, and breeding quality, with advice on care, color, and sizing and a tongue-in-cheek comparison to elite social clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAllisters
An Wilde
France
Mies
Leghorn
Rosa Bonheur
Atcher
Poultry Rearing Note on Squab Weaning and Handling
A brief instruction urges not to waste time on trifles and to relocate breeders with spectators to a separate area as squabs are weaned. It emphasizes efficiency in a busy environment and proper separation during the weaning period.
Capons and Caponizing for Profitable Market Returns
Capons are castrated roosters that grow faster and fatter, earning higher prices. A ten pound cock yields about a fifteen pound capon, often selling for three to four times the standard price, with $125 for 160 capons cited. Tools cost $2.50 with directions. caponizing is best June to November from two to six months old. Preferred breeds include Brahmas Cochins Dorkings Houdans Langshans Wyandottes and crosses. market dressing leaves plumage on certain parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fleche
Langshan
Rocks
Wyandottes
Feathers and Eggshells Practical Poultry Notes
Practical tips on poultry care from feeding to ventilation, and how to prevent feather eating. Advice covers feather disposal, housing ventilation, goose breeding in Pennsylvania, fairs standards, and cost-conscious feeding including clover and charcoal choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Fairbanks
Lottstown
Pottsville
Martyrs Memorial Tragedy of the Revolution Inaugurates Taft Address
New York November 14 Brooklyn hosts a notable gathering of local state and national figures for the dedication of the prison ship martyrs monument. President-elect William H. Taft Governor Hughes and Secretary of War Luke E. Wright attend with Taft delivering the principal oration and praise for the heroes. The unveiling program includes regimental band music prayers a poem and addresses by Taft Wright Hughes and other dignitaries from the Tammany society and Columbian order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
William H. Taft
Charles B. Hughes
Luke E. Wright
Taft
T. F. Shannon
S. Parkes Cadman
Thomas Walsh
Charles E. Hughes
Patrick F. McGowan
Tammany Society of Columbian Order
Daniel P. Cohalan
Grand Sachem
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument Fund Reaches Milestones
A Brooklyn parade celebrated the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument project. The national government donated 100000, New York 50000, city 25000, with Brooklyn subscriptions filling the gap. Stanford White designed the monument begun with a cornerstone laid October 26 1907 in ceremonies led by Governor Hughes and Frederick Dent Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
East River
Trinity Churchyard
Manhattan
Hughes
Frederick Dent Grant
Stephen V. White
Stephen M. Griswold
Croker Sails for Gotham From Queenstown Ireland
Ex Tammany Hall leader Richard Croker sailed from Queenstown for the United States saying his New York visit is personal and not political. He plans to renew old acquaintances and return visits to him at Glencairn Castle. In New York he will stay with his son Richard in Port Chester and a large reception is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Ireland
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
United States
Richard
Port Chester
Croker
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana snow flurries night
The forecast calls for generally fair and cool conditions in Illinois and Indiana. Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa may see snow flurries and continued cool weather tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Report From Chicago Board Of Trade Quotes
Wheat and corn futures move with mixed results as Dec and May contracts show narrow gains and declines. Hog and cattle prices edge higher with solid demand while cash sales reflect varied grain values across No. 2 red, yellow, and spring wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Attempted Train Robbery Fails in Ekaterinburg
A 25 man gang tried to seize a train carrying several million rubles to St. Petersburg. Two bandits were arrested and one killed. a gendarme and a bystander were wounded. The armored shipment amounted to about 12.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekaterinburg
Russia
St. Petersburg
Iwo
Ural
Hackenschmidt and Gotch Agree on Return Match Dates
World heavyweight wrestling champion Frank Gotch and George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion met in London and agreed on a return bout between January 1 and March 1, 190%. The purse will be large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackenschmidt
Gotch
London
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Federation Labor Convention Adjourns After Brief Session
Denver November 14. After an hour and a half the Federation of Labor adjourned for the day. Committees work on resolutions and other matters. Very little has been accomplished so far at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
the Federation of Labor
Cleveland Memorial Group Plans New Jersey Memorial
The Cleveland Memorial Association formed recently in Newark votes to incorporate at once and raise a $100,000 state fund by popular subscription to honor the late Grover Cleveland with a memorial at Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Cleveland Memorial Association
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Dolliver Denies Resignation Rumor From Iowa Senate
Lawton Oklahoma November 14 Senator Dolliver denies he has announced or plans to resign as Iowa senator. He says no such statement was made and he does not intend to announce resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
Ment
Hobart
Metcalf Resigns Post as Navy Secretary in Ill Health
Washington reports Secretary of the Navy Metcalf has resigned to take effect December 1 due to ill health. Assistant Secretary Newberry is expected to be named as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Newberry
Editor O Shea Receives Two Month Sentence in Shanghai
The criminal suit against O Shea editor of the China Gazette by Judge Wilfley of the U S extra territorial court was decided for the plaintiff. O Shea was sentenced to two months imprisonment after a four day trial in the British court at Shanghai conducted at the request of Judge Wilfley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
O'Shea
China Gazette
Lebbens R. Wilfler
United States
Eighty Seven Marriage Licenses Boost Local Real Estate
A dialogue contrasts an optimist and a pessimist over eighty seven marriage licenses issued yesterday. The optimist sees housing demand rising as 174 adults become new residents, while the pessimist warns about fewer occupied apartments. A final quip features a corn and the wind.
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London
Local News Highlights From Ainsworth To Kalona
Mrs M J Thompson spent the day at Ainsworth Clarence Prouditt assisted at the New York store today Sweet rolls and coffee cakes at the Vienna for this evening Master Scott The Little Boy with the Big Voice Star tonight Miss Mary Hunter is home from Kalona spending Saturday and Sunday Miss Jennie Stephen went to Keota last evening to spend Sunday at home Ben Wallace returned last night from Muscatine where he spent yesterday Harry Goff returned this morning to his Rock Island home after visiting his brother Gilbert Goff and giving roller skating exhibitions at the rink
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Thompson
Ainsworth
Clarence Prouditt
New York
Vienna
Master Scott
Mary Hunter
Kalona
Harry Goff
Rock Island
Gilbert Goff
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Claims
The ad touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for women's illnesses with testimonials, noting over a million letters in the Lynn Massachusetts lab. It claims to prevent surgeries, uses root and herb ingredients, and restores feminine health without drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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