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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
5
Anniversary observed for the Battle of Shiloh marked in the office of J. W. Morton with commemoration notes and local reflections on the historic clash. The event gathered nearby residents and veterans to honor the 1862 engagement and its lasting impact.
The Shiloh Battlefield Park association members met in the Temple building with Col. W. B. Bell presiding. Veterans shared battlefield recollections from Shiloh and Andersonville, followed by a banquet at Harvey and Warfel's restaurant.
Society notes describe the A. B. C. girls being entertained last evening at Miss Fannie Winter s home on South Iowa avenue. L. L. Teas of Crawfordsville was guest of honor at a noon dinner at Mrs Chal Ford s East Madison street residence. He is to be hosted at supper by his son George Teas on South Marion avenue this evening. Today Mr.
Indianapolis April 7 Congressmen Lincoln Brick of the 13th Indiana district died suddenly in a sanitarium. Chicago April 7 many injured as a southbound elevated train derailed at 43rd street. One car toppled onto a one story building as trucks plunged to the street, endangering numerous lives.
Teal marked his sixty ninth birthday by spending the day in the city with his two children. The note mentions “Seal of Minnesota” and “Kelley’s Cream” flour and references Marbourg & Helwick’s as selling the best on the market with prices asked. It also notes Mrs Ella Tomlinson as a passenger for Ainsworth this morning.
A historical advert claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieves female distress and saves many from surgery. It cites mass testimonials from women, notes the product is plant based, harmless, and targets the feminine system to restore health.
A study by Charles J. Brand of the bureau of plant industry compares hairy American clover seed with smooth Russian clover from Orel No 6. The hairless variety yields finer hay with less waste, matures later but can outyield domestic strains. southern Indiana results show high seed yield and quality, while notes on cultivation, weed control, and pasture impacts accompany the discussion.
Local notices tout fresh cookies and pies at the Vienna while Sugar cured hams and bacon go on sale at South Side Market. Travel and visits include Will Quinn of Vinton in town, Rev D J Masson en route to Grove City Pa, and Miss Minnie Conner visiting Brighton and Clay. Families and neighbors share moves and pastimes as residents like Lynn Stephens return from the Klondike to visit relatives in Ainsworth after years away.
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