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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
4
The Queen Esther Circle of the M church will hold a social tomorrow evening in the church parlors. Everyone is invited to attend.
The G. T. club will entertain Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Helwick.
A serene 5 PM ceremony at Mrs. Margaret Hulls home in Crawfordsville joined Nellie Hull and the Rev W G Robertson in marriage. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin Bridal March, a white Japanese silk crepe gown, diamond heart pin, and a blue chiffon traveling gown as they left for a short wedding trip.
J. F. Parkinson of Palo Alto California visiting with sister Mrs Leigh Wallace and relatives attended a Harvey & Warfel banquet. The gathering, a meetcast of old friends, lasted from 7:30 pm with speeches by C. J. Wilson and others recalling youth days and shared memories. Parkinson plans to stay several days before returning to California.
The first chrysanthemum show took place in Washington with displays at the Eck Floral Co. greenhouse and the spacious Keck home. Organized by the Fortnightly Club and local ladies, the event offered free transit from the greenhouse to the southeast and drew social interest from the community.
A 406 by 200 foot greenhouse near downtown Washington housed over 10 000 chrysanthemums in bloom for a weekend exhibition. Flowers were sold with 40 percent of proceeds supporting city parks, while local women staffed sales and refreshments. The event featured music by Misses Vera Keck Lucile Peck Marian Stewart Hazel Mount Veve Keck and Caner’s Orchestra. Proceeds totaled about 3160 00 with further donations from attendance and museum displays noted.
The St James Sewing Circle will meet with Mon Jos Reiner tomorrow afternoon.
Last evening about 125 Royal Neighbors gathered at the Wall for their annual banquet. The hall glowed with autumn flowers and leaves as two long tables overflowed with food. A committee including Mrs. Shaw Mrs. McKimmey Addie Harmen and Edith Shanefelt served a large crowd. The program featured songs readings and dances by Mrs. Dinglebender Bridget McCarty Samantha Green Katrina Lautenslanger Elmer Mason and others with performances of Home Sweet Home and a Topsy Turvy Dance.
The Misses Dora Clapper Bertha Barber Ruth Winter Marion Stewart Mae Harley and Carrie Winter are listed among community participants in a society notice highlighting social engagements and club roles.
Henry Shields Will Harwood Boyd Berdo John Bailey Fred Steck and Earl Corbin enjoyed a moonlight picnic last evening in the woods west of town.
The Q. W. K. Club held a meeting at Miss Florence Ward's home in north Washington. After brief business the group enjoyed a fudge party. The club, recently organized, is largely made up of High School Freshmen.
The A. B. C. Club was delightfully entertained last evening at the home of Fannie Winter on South Iowa Ave. The gathering featured lively conversation and hospitality in a cordial neighborhood setting.
Mrs J B Lemmon will entertain a group of ladies tomorrow afternoon at her East Washington street home in honor of Mrs Mouat of Chicago.
Edgar Brown possesses the oldest copy of Governor Bradford’s 1623 proclamation. The document invites all pilgrims and families to gather at the meeting house on Thursday November 29 in the year 1623 to hear the pastor and give thanks for harvests, protection, and religious liberty.
Lewis Duke a local high school student driving a horse and buggy was thrown when the horse started after a dogs in the east part of town. The horse jumped a fence into the park and was injured but expected to recover in a few days. Several of Duke’s school books were scattered and may be returned by those who picked them up.
iKeota October 28 Special The electric plant in Keota will be rebuilt with a new engine after the old boiler leaked. J W Hauling, owner, will retain possession while Chet Stewart's traction engine powered the dynamo during repairs. Stewart will run the plant until the new engine starts. Keota residents anticipate improved service under Mr Harding’s operation.
A vintage promotional snippet touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as quickly correcting ailments by its Restorative action on the controlling nerves. The remedy is sold by druggists and promises prompt relief.
The American balloon St. Louis touched down at Westminster at 6 40 this morning after its flight. Special to The Evening Journal reports the landing near Westminster as the craft completed its journey.
A German balloon named Dusseldorf landed near Dover Delaware this morning as reported by special telegraph service for The Evening Journal.
The balloon America landed in Baltimore this morning at 8:08 after a night of travel. Special correspondent reports the craft touched down quietly and crews secured the scene for preparations.
Pittsburg stock exchange stayed closed this morning as members deemed it wise due to demoralized sentiment. Westinghouse Interest Security Investment Co. is in trouble and a receiver may be sought for the Westinghouse interests. In Asbury Park on October 23 the German balloon Pommern landed at the local time.
Notice states tomorrow October 24 is the regular meeting night of the F A A. Members are urged to attend as the entertaining committee planned a guessing contest and a pleasant surprise two weeks ago. C M Elwell Secretary.
A called convocation of Cyrus chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons will be held Friday evening October 25 1907 for work on Past and Most Excellent Masters degrees. Companions urged to attend promptly on time. Chas A Dewey H P 15-21
F Conger recovers from a week of illness. Miss Reba Charlton travels from Tonawanda New York to visit relatives near Wyman.
A washerwoman Bertha explains she delayed delivering clothes after misreading a note written on religious paper. The writer admits using church paper for a home laundry request and scolds Bertha for tardy service. Bertha apologizes, saying she mistook the letter for a prayer meeting invitation before realizing it was a clothing note.
A French soldier returns home and rests in a church pew. He dreams of being executed by guillotine, then wakes to his wife tapping his neck with a fan, the shock killing him instantly. The text also notes the unknown size of the Antarctic ice cap and the greater Antarctic ice accumulations.
A Farm and Fireside writer urges regular disposal of hen manure and believes its value lies in proper application. The author recalls applying litter to lima bean vines and other crops, noting vigorous growth, heavy foliage, and abundant pods when the waste is used as fertilizer. Do not waste hen manure.
Advice emphasizes patience in breeding. young birds need care and time to mature into first class stock. Beginners should grow a reputable flock through private trade and gradual expansion before moving from wholesale to retail markets.
For market eggs choose Leghorn with reliable housing. For a versatile bird that lays well and grows large roasters and capons, Plymouth Rock fits. Plymouth Rocks are noted as the most popular fowl, with round plump yellow skin bodies and short legs.
The rule among squab breeders favors white birds for desire to own white stock, yet long-time breeders care only about light skinned squabs regardless of color. White birds tend to be less hardy and productive than colored birds, with best results seen when white and colored birds are mated, producing favored red offspring.
The Black Cayuga duck is described as a promising breed, smaller than the White Peking, yet an excellent layer and forager. It is hardy and well hatched is half raised, suggesting strong potential for broader recognition in the country.
A simple starter ration for small chicks uses cracked wheat and meat scraps in the first three weeks, followed by cracked corn plus the two foods. Green vegetable food helps prevent disease. temperature water pure air crowding and sturdy stock are noted as vital factors to avoid disease in young chicks.
When stock matures to a quality stage the appearance improves by removing culls at this season. Culls, whether old or young, are not good. They waste space that healthier fowls need to develop well.
With good food hoppers well supplied with dry mash and a good grain ration you would only need to go to the houses once a day to gather the eggs and see that everything is all right, and one good man could take care of four or five thousand birds housed and cared for in that way.
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