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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1906
Page
4
A farm discusses valuing corn fodder amid higher hay prices. It covers delaying harvest for proper ripening, shock sizing, barn storage, and methods to shred and store fodder efficiently while keeping fields weed-free. The article emphasizes equal value for stover and grain and practical shucking plans.
J and Collins reports trials show lima beans benefit from Bordeaux mixture or fine lime dust with powdered limestone and a touch of sulfur. In 1883 a row failed, but last year dusting with lime and limestone produced abundant beans. New York state experiences suggest Bordeaux can profit $50 to $100 per acre if started before disease spores arrive.
A circular circulating in a suburb promotes subscriptions to a testimonial for the station master. The sender calls himself the longest resident, but is described as probably the shortest in height and bulky. The note mulls German compound phrasing to capture his long residence.
A large company gathered yesterday for a progressive high five in honor of Misses Maud and Florence Nahm of Bowling Green Kentucky. Prizes included a hand painted plate to Blanche Nicola and a bouquet of dahlias to Vern Ashby. A 5:30 luncheon served about forty guests with Mrs James Miller of St Paul as an out of town guest.
Mr and Mrs Fred Donaldson of the northeast area will entertain a few friends this evening in compliment to the Misses Lizzie and Grace. The event hints at a social gathering typical of the era with cordial hosting and formal courtesy.
The Fortnightly Club announces its regular meeting on Monday. The Bryant section will convene with Mrs. Lytle in the afternoon and the Longfellow section with Miss Dawson in the evening.
Miss Amy Folger hosted a six o clock dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Flinspach of Fairfield newlyweds. Miss Myrtle Coop of Perlee attended the evening event with other guests in a cordial social setting.
Miss Have Martin will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her residence on North Marion avenue, in what appears to be a local social gathering.
Governor Cummins will address the public in the Graham Opera House on Wednesday at 2 30 PM. The visit is part of a statewide campaign and expected to draw a large crowd amid heated discussions on state issues.
New York deaconess Miss Josephine Corbin will address the Methodist church at morning and evening services. Her talk covers immigration and her experiences aboard immigrant steamers, highlighting risks of trafficking and a looming threat to U S governance. She next attends the Woman's Home Missionary society convention in Lincoln Nebraska.
Ainsworth Iowa October 6 Special to the Evening Journal Dr W Spessard received word from Mrs Spessard at a Stratford Texas homestead that their oldest son Stanley is in serious condition and urged him to come on the first train The Doctor departed this afternoon
W Cherryholmes arrived this morning from Winfield on business. Mrs Will Smiley and her children arrived from Ainsworth and spent the day with relatives and friends in the city.
The Central College club enjoyed an evening at Miss Edna Foss home with a piano duet by Edna Foss and Bessie Jones a vocal solo by Lena Tianéy a piano solo by Maud Grayson and stump speeches by Mary Lemley and Pearl Sharpe Refreshments were served.
A group of youths walked to the woods west of town for a moonlight picnic in honor of Grace and Elizabeth Ralston of Allegheny Peon. The men managed the culinary end and prepared a supper fit for a caterer. Elizabeth Bailey and Manton Hebner chaperoned. A class recital by Miss Jessie Saye’s pupils is set for next Monday and Tuesday at the Baptist church.
Mr and Mrs G B French hosted a pleasant anniversary celebration at their East Jefferson street residence last evening. The event honored their wedding anniversary and featured numerous thoughtful gifts and light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs J M Smith guided a group of children from the east end to a woodland excursion today. The outing focused on supervised recreation and outdoor play during the day in the woods.
A. Boyer, M. Hazen, Rev. R. G. Jones, Riley Miller, P. T. Van Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore and others arrived from Ainsworth Cotter Muscatine for visits and shopping. Dave Peterson James Chambers and Harry Hazlett came from Ainsworth to take a rural carrier exam held today in the city.
A Baltimore News letter contrasts the Frenchman with the London and Baltimore men in dress and taste. It notes the Frenchman values dining, prefers highly seasoned meals and quality service, and ends his day late with coffee and an orchestra. He enjoys wine, music, and a light social routine after paying respects to courses.
A fragment notes that when chickens dig among their feathers lice are present and that after rain they sit on fences to smooth feathers with their bills, a different action from lice digging. The snippet contrasts two feather maintenance behaviors.
Rev W G Thorne traveled to Muscatine this morning for a brief stop. Various residents including Miss Allie Cone, William Randall, Omer White, W A Wilson, R D Daugherty, Mrs L Cherry, Warren Moore and the Publisky family left for short visits or business in Illinois, Iowa and Wyoming. J P Thomas reports good crops in Canada and plans another trip with home seekers. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a cough remedy.
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