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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1906

Page

8

Irrigating Plant on Jennings Avenue Extension

Eben Fish on Jennings avenue extension near Cleveland Ohio built an irrigation plant to combat drought. A half acre pond feeds a four horsepower pump delivering two barrels a minute to a 16 foot standpipe. The system uses 3 inch iron and 4 inch sewer pipes with cement joints to irrigate three acres and beyond. Fish’s first season produced a cauliflower crop and celery is highlighted as a strong candidate crop with reliable water supply.

Jennings Avenue Cleveland Eben Fish Mr. Wish Fish Ohio Pish

Squab Raising Guide for Market Production and Farm Poultry

A how to on profitable squab production outlines yearly targets and breeding plans. It stresses heated breeding houses for winter yields, starting with a few pairs and expanding lofts, plus gradual growth to meet demand. Also argues for thoroughbred stock, proper housing, and sanitary poultry conditions on the farm.

Prevent Rheumatism in Fowl and Overfat Birds

The article warns rheumatism comes from damp roosting quarters and overfat condition. It prescribes epsom salts 20 to 30 grains, next day bicarbonate of soda 30 to 40 grains in a quart of drinking water, and salicylic acid 2 to 3 grains twice daily. Apply camphorated ointment to affected joints.

Pea fowls and guinea hens priced higher than market poultry

The article notes peas fowls and guinea hens are not marketable poultry by Name yet guinea broilers fetch top prices. It adds that a young pea fowl that is nicely dressed and cooked surpasses a turkey in quality.

Poultry Raising Advice Warns Against Overextension

The author cautions against keeping chicks longer than market age and notes early chick growth, feeding costs, and potential issues from lice mites or brooding. It urges commitment to the poultry venture and questions ease of other jobs, hinting at ambitious future prospects.

Great Northern President warns at fair on soon facing US growth

James J. TM, president of the Great Northern, spoke at the Minnesota state fair, warning that the United States will need to provide bones and employment for an additional 1000000 people. He criticized public land distribution and grazing subsidies, arguing private lands are underutilized and soil fertility is being squandered.

St. Paul James J. TM Great Northern Rail Road California Fig Syrup Co

Prisoner Jailer Makes 250 Day Jail Run In Brown County

Emmet Turpin the sole inmate at Nashville Brown County jail since last fall serves 250 days for illegal liquor selling. He holds the jail key and acts as jailer and janitor, opening doors to go out for necessities and locking them upon return. He threatens to sue the county for janitorial services.

Emmet Turpin Nashville Brown County

Baseball Scores From Sept Fourth Across Leagues

Scores from Chicago to Cincinnati show a mix of results in the American and National leagues. Notable games include New York beating Boston twice in the league, Chicago defeating St Louis in a split, and Cleveland routing Chicago in the doubleheader.

Chicago New York Boston Cincinnati Cinemnoath

Patterson Visits Sigourney On Business

J. B. Patterson went to Sigourney yesterday morning on business. Mrs. Della Ramsey and soff returned Sunday afternoon from extended visit with relatives in Onto.

J. B. Patterson Sigourney Della Ramsey Soff Onto

Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised by Stewart's Drug Store

An advertisement quotes Sam Kendall of Mee Tae Ped Kan asserting Bucklen's Arnica Salve covers burns boils sores and more. The quick cure claims include wounds eczema and sore eyes and it lists a 26 cent price with a guarantee.

Sam Kendall Stewart's Drug Store

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