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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1947
Page
4
Farmers face hard choices as frost and late planting threaten soft corn. Capper's Farmer notes strategies such as silage and pasture feeding, emergency cribs, and handling by cattle hogs or sheep. Stiff stalk hybrids resist frost longer, and harvesting ears early or letting livestock harvest reduces spoilage.
In Washington county last year 185 girls enrolled in the 4 H clothing project with 151 completing the year. Sixty two joined dress reviews plus 128 in grooming contests while 10 teams demonstrated to over 3189 people.
Justin Morgan founded the first great American horse family. The Morgan breed, named for its originator, is celebrated for energy and courage. The breed is maintained at the United States Morgan horse farm in Middlebury Vermont, with heights 14.2 to 15.2 hands.
The article advises keeping pigs gaining from the start and avoiding milk fat loss by regular feeding. It stresses weed control near an electric fence, angled posts, and mowing to prevent grounding. It recommends flushing ewes before breeding, enriching feed to improve condition, and adding grain when switching to better pasture. Cattle expecting calves should be dried off eight weeks before calving with a nourishing rest period.
New weed killers to supplement 2.4-D are appearing with good reports. Quack grass and crab grass are two pests 2,4-D does not control. IPC developed in England during the war now gives good results against quack grass stolons and seedings in U S department of agriculture tests. It is harmless to people and to some broadleaf plants.
A simple method tests egg freshness by water. Place eggs in a pan of water. fresh eggs lie on their side on the bottom, while older eggs rise to the surface indicating staleness.
Kalona high school junior class chose Spring Fever a comedy for their class play and assigned roles. Music teacher Mrs Spevacek donated three instruments guitar violin cello and a drum to the school. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including a shooting incident in Maryville involving Esther Decker who was wounded but recovering.
Louisa county Fair association elected officers with 5 D. H. Christianson as president, Henry Little vice president, H. M. Duncan secretary, J. E. Henson treasurer. Directors named include John H. Rees Cil Duncan and others. New lightpole bases installed in the business district. Community notes cover births, marriages, graveside rites, and local social visits.
Franklin center school and parents met for a wiener roast and social evening. An election reelects Mrs. Merle Sheetz as president with Mrs. Stlartey Davidson secretary and Mrs. H J Brenneman treasurer. Guests included Miss Baumert of Flathead Lake and Mrs. Edith Pribyl.
Mrs. James Hoben returns from Junction City Kansas after visiting son in law Frank Seidler and family. Mrs. Addie Orr dies at 72 in Davenport after brief illness. Ralph Lukins and Oscar Tappan welcome newborn daughters at local hospitals. Live Wire Four-H girls elect Madonna Finke president Joy Davis vice president Helen Richardson secretary Charlotte Huff treasurer Shirley Robertson historian and reporter. Corner cafe grease fire causes minor damage. Presbyterian Sunday school children plan Halloween party at church basement 7 to 2 p m Wednesday.
A 400 pound purebred Angus steer sold for 3825 at the Angus club calf sale held at Midway Sales pavilion on Oct 25. Calves averaged 275 to 500 pounds with 51 head sold and an average of 172.50. top 10 averaged 248.75 and top 20 217.80. Majority bought by Iowa buyers with some to Illinois. Auctioneer was Paul Klotz.
The text notes Cato advocating duck flesh as a first remedy for illness. It states in ancient Scotland a sick person sharing a bed with a goose or duck was believed to cure fever, reflecting historical folk health practices.
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