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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
2
Chicago open reports estimated receipts and shifting price ranges for cattle sheep and hogs. Prospects point to gains over yesterday with heavy shipments and varied classes showing higher end quotes and active trading across porkers and lambs.
Letters from Mrs. T Neurener in Yan Claire Wisconsin and Dr Glikeson of Youngstown Ohio recount rapid relief from croup whooping cough and throat irritation using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad claims the remedy works for adults and children and cites Lemmon’s Pharmacy in Washington as a supplier.
To keep palms thriving in a drawing room, sponge the leaves weekly with lukewarm water and a touch of milk. Then submerge the pot in lukewarm water just enough to cover it for two hours. This thorough watering is essential as neglect causes many plants to die. mere splashes or saucers provide little benefit.
The report describes Grace, daughter of a physician, crying and saying she is not hurt but she believes she may have been injured. Her mother asks about harm while a cautious response suggests uncertainty. Medical context implied through parental concern and reported pain.
The Journal's Farm Department discusses soil acidity tests offered to farmers, informing on nutrient status and soil quality. It highlights seed corn testing and farmers who plant only ear tested seed, with input from the Farm Bureau for news and publicity.
Fodder work continues with a four mule gang plow and a four horse harrow. Harry Mulliken handles fodder while Mr. Carr is away to Burlington. W L Stafford buys gray mares as demand for horses grows. J W Edmondson reports oats up and plowing starting, with he and Mrs. Edmondson moving into their new home. Fat hogs and a new Duroc boar are noted amid spring farm activity.
Alfred Nash reports sellings five calves not to be kept for summer. Duncan notes oats may rise after light rain and hail delivered Tuesday. A rain and hail strip north of Crawfordsville near Colfer area received about 11:50 Tuesday, making roads slippery and forcing chain use on cars.
John 11 Davie showcases a six year old big Percheron mare and two larger Percheron mares with brood potential. Tobin earns praise for selecting a superior choree. Wade sale near Keota draws crowd with a year old mule pair selling for 250 dollars. Seed corn around 12 dollars per bushel and a new car last fall valued at 422.50. Chas Brown conducts a large crowd and sale.
Agricultural guidance from the Farmers' Bulletin 908 advises a lime sulfur spray at 1% to 50 gallons of water with 2 pounds arsenate of lead paste or 1 pound powder before blossoms open. Add Black Leaf 40 nicotine sulfate if red apple bugs or aphids are present.
Military authorities under General Lessard and Quebec City police took over city administration to curb rioting and identify ringleaders. Probes probe outside provocateurs. Public gatherings linked to disturbances are banned. Calm followed Sunday night unrest where crowds attacked a hardware store before being dispersed.
Alessandro Vallejo, owner of a Brooklyn coffee house and alleged gang leader, was sentenced to die in the electric chair the week of May 5 by Supreme Court Justice Cropsey. Vallejo was convicted of ordering the September 1916 murder of Charles Anbriaco.
Two hundred sixty four Michigan firms working on war contracts face investigation by Justice Department agent Herbert Cole for alleged violations of overtime regulations. The probe centers on noncompliance with President Wilson's time and a half overtime requirement.
Senate amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill including the provision to raise the government wheat price guaranty to 200 were disagreed to by the House and the measure goes to conference. Cyclones may range 50 to 60 miles in diameter and travel up to 6,000 miles along a path. Modern science has increased knowledge of cyclone regions and movement.
Community news from Over County brief notes on local happenings in Washington County neighborhoods. Short updates cover residents, small events, and civic notices from area communities.
April 2 and 3 items from Ainsworth catalog daily movements. Families travel to Washington and Chicago, visits to Muscatine and Iowa City noted, cattle car shipment to Chicago, and nursing training plans announced. People named include Miss Cora Olds, Mrs. J. Gosling, J. G. Lave, Mrs. A. Kh. Fullerton, Miss Myrtie Ross, and Orville Thoma in France.
Dr and Mrs Farrel Huston and son Joseph of Columbus Junction visited with his father and brothers. Robert Long of Hedrick spent the day with relatives. Miss Velma Orris teaching at Ackley is spending spring vacation here. Watt Hamilton went to Sigourney for the day. Mrs Mary Kurtz came from Wayland to visit her daughter. Mr and Mrs John Bain attended an aunt funeral in Wayland. Mr Graham of Des Moines to act as depot agent replacing Ni Es Plumb and will move to the People's Bank. Lee Shaffer of Washington visited here with his parents.
Miss Helen Porter accepts a bookkeeper post at Commercial Bank starting April 1. Cedar township knitters meet at Mrs Newt Benson's last Thursday with a fine time. Will Leeper stepped on a nail Sabbath evening and is laid up for now while the Leeper children are improving.
The Marie area reports a series of social calls and visits. Families recover from grippe and mumps with Opal Wilson improving after two weeks of illness. Neighbors and relatives including the Brileys, Griests, Phillips, Humstons, Barthelows, Wisharts, and Vincents share weekend visits and Easter activities. Mrs. Beatty hosts Red Cross club, while teachers Ruth Vincent and RR G Vincent are noted for Easter break.
Berlin correspondent reports a syndicate to import breadstuffs from Russia to Germany with the government holding half the venture and large wholesale dealers the other half. Grain would go to the war grain department which bears transport and delivery risks. Similar syndicates to be formed in Austria Hungary Bulgaria and Turkey.
Scribner Nebraska April 2 The Mont ter flour mill was ordered shut for 60 days by the Nebraska food administrator for violating rules requiring substitutes with each shipment of wheat flour. The mill’s daily capacity is 200 barrels.
Farmers urged to postpone planting for a week and test seed corn for germination. Ear testing advised to discard poor ears and avoid wasted seed, with home grown seed preferred and seed law details summarized for buyers and testers. County agents offer assistance with ear tests.
Backache sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains and dizziness are blamed on disordered kidneys and bladder. Mrs Thos H Davis of Montgomery Indiana reports months of treatment without relief until Foley Kidney Pills brought relief after eight bottles. For sale by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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