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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1909
Page
6
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Poet C. M. Barnitz mocks Washington nightlife and tariff debates in a satirical verse. He imagines diplomats, poker- playing dads, and late-night revelers as a chorus of roosters who will finally snore when debates dull the town.
A humorous note debunks nest egg superstition and explains how hens lay eggs, defend nests, and respond to nest crowding. It warns against nest theft and shell disease from rotten eggs and suggests using a white china egg as a nest prop.
The article outlines a farmer friendly molt plan for Ido Pussy and Old Fan hens. It explains timing from July through September and offers ration changes to encourage new feather growth and early laying. It advises reducing feed to half ration, then switching to good grains while avoiding bone meal and flower seed, and keeping birds lice free and protected from exposure.
A rambling passage warns about stock sales and show birds, urging balanced care for birds, feeding, housing, and security. It references judgment days, golden means, hidden doors, and cautions against vanity and deceit in markets and competitions.
A humorous verse sketches residents complaining about weather, bread, butter, sermons, and spouses as a constant hammering rhythm drives knock knock sounds. The piece satire reflects daily woes and lively town dynamics with repeated chorus lines.
The county fair poultry show draws lively interest as premiums rise and new pavilions open. Fanciers prize high scoring birds with top prizes up to 20 dollars and silver cups, while critics urge better care and timely exhibits to prevent losses from frost and disease.
Missouri allocates 20000 dollars yearly for poultry culture and plans increases. The piece contrasts Missouri and Pennsylvania, notes breed milestones and shows champion chicken picker George Fisher. It mentions Mrs. Carrie Nation turning to poultry business, wild turkey farms, and practical poultry care tips including ventilation, litter, and security measures for coops.
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An anecdote from India recounts a Middlesex regiment delaying a ceremonial parade at Delhi after ordering 1,000 pairs of boots from Calcutta. The Calcutta firm sent a telegram stating the order was received but not understood and requested a specimen due to confusion over male and female sexes.
A poet laments soaring ambition and divine pinions that outstrip earthly ranks. The speaker admires a soul whose seraph pride transcends hierarchy, achieving equality with beggar and king as lofty dreams shift toward humility. The passage echoes timeless aspiration and moral ascent through celestial imagery.
A famed heavyweight, former sporting editor of a Journal, laments daily writing duties. He jokes about hiring an amanuensis after tried pens fail to ease the burden, and contemplates quitting rather than continue novel prose chores.
A young woman’s friends believed he was dead but he was in a coma. He woke before burial and explained he felt hunger and cold feet, reasoning heaven would omit hunger and hell would leave cold feet.
General Creagh, while commandant in India, awarded prizes at a garrison sports day. A private asked to exchange a carved set for a larger knife and fork better suited for cutting meat, saying the prize is difficult to use at mealtime.
A compact aphorism notes that true wealth comes from knowing nature’s sweets, virtues, waters, plants, and heavens and using that knowledge. It claims masters who summon nature to aid them reach magnificence as the rich and royal.
In a tale of ambition a Highlander seeks to impress in England asking a famed Scotsman in shipbuilding how to make noise in the world. The elder replies with a concise urging cheer, “Hoot, mon.”
A lovesick man visits a door to find Constance and accuses her of missing his morning letter. He learns Vivian, his twin, shares the same appearance and name, leading to a comic confusion about a letter meant for Constance and a confession about last night.
A New York broker, trying to hide an evening in town from his wife, slips from a 5:30 train routine. He telegraphs “Unavoidably detained” to miss the 6:30 home, only to face a knowing reaction when his wife points to a 4:45 receipt.
In an English village a miner's wife presents twins to the father. At the church the minister asks for names. He proudly says Steak and Kidney, but the wife corrects to Kate and Sidney, and George adds he thought it was something to eat.
A concise moral exhortation cites Joel Hawes urging a commanding life vision. It stresses setting a high standard, pursuing elevated aims, and the likelihood of personal growth even without perfect attainment. It emphasizes steadfast ambition.
Two women reconnect after years and swap stories of husbands leaving them. One says her husband left her in a hospital after declaring artists deserve freedom. The other reveals her plumber husband did the same, illustrating that artistic temperament is not confined to artists.
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