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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
2
Chicago markets opened with steady to higher tone across hogs cattle and sheep. Receipts ranged with hogs about 14 000 to 27 000 head daily and prices varied from light about 17.00 to 17.75 for quality meat and heavier lots around 16.00 to 17.65. Cattle and sheep showed steady or slightly higher prospects with futures and stockers noted and ranges listed for various classes.
Letters from Mrs. Neurever and Mrs. Gilkeson praise Foley's Honey and Tar for coughing ailments in children and adults. They report relief from croup whooping cough and throat inflammation after trying other remedies. The ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy in Washington selling the remedy.
Charles Lamb rebukes a critic who argues he knows the neighbor. Lamb replies he does not want to know him yet might come to like him if he took the trouble to understand. The piece suggests withholding quick condemnations and choosing acquaintance over disdain.
A fragment notes a tongue depressing instrument used by physicians and dentists, described as an electric light flicker in a patient’s mouth during use. The passage reflects early concerns or curiosity about dental tools and patient discomfort.
The Journal’s Farm Department focuses on farmer interests and practical methods. It highlights soil acidity tests, seed corn testing, and inoculated lime stone plots near the White Way in west Washington, inviting farmers to inspect and learn. Carl Vrooman of the U S Department of Agriculture is expected to speak in Ottumwa at 2 00 p m April 11 with delegates traveling from the area to hear Washington updates directly.
At the Brookhart farm near Verdi now run by Cannon Bros Nichalous and Brown, a herd of about 130 Percheron mares led by Wedmore is described. The gray stallion, weighing about 2100 pounds, is thinning after illness but remains a key sire prospect with pedigree tracing to Brilliant 1271, while mares of harness age contribute strong breeding and farm work. Nearby, Earl Erwin plants potatoes and prepares for the sawmill season. Roy Jones near Brighton reports 72 pigs from eight sows and Chas Farrier finishes oats and hog-house preparations for spring work.
Wm Hindahl notes tough conditions for new farming with high prices and good moisture after rain. He has oats in and plows for corn. Clover looks strong and hay could be good if rainfall remains. Warren the ass grocer shows a fine alfalfa patch, but the report ends abruptly.
Fannie Ward, star of Innocent, predicts future Pathe Plays will be produced in California to escape New York weather and coal shortages. She notes two films, Innocent and The Yellow Ticket, praised by critics and adapted from A. H. Woods stage dramas. Pratt, Fox theatre manager, calls Innocent among the best pictures of the last year.
A promotional note declares that keeping these articles at hand saves trips to town during busy seasons or at night and allows treating minor ailments early to avoid serious diseases. For sale by J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy. advt
Jane under doctor care tells John about pills given by Doctor K. John says Doctor K was to see him but gave cluform instead. John asks Janie if she knows cluform. she answers no. He concludes it is to spare her feelings.
Research notes that fine splinters from Cremona violins produce the same pitch when bowed. The sound is consistently one tone higher when the wood is sourced from the instrument's belly compared with the back.
Te Gubernatis notes Hindu and Egyptian legends linking the mouse to the moon. The pagan sun god is said to crush the moon's mouse, and when night shadows lack the moon the mice supposedly play. The idea ties moon absence to dancing shadows of night.
A carillon is a bells system capable of producing a tune with more bells than a general peal. A peal has about 10 to 12 bells, while a carillon may include 30 to 40 bells.
A historic home remedy claims to cure shooting corn by wrapping it in an ivy leaf soaked in vinegar. The text presents this as a simple poultice promoting relief from pain and pressure.
The narrator urges a farmer to keep reliable medicines for minor ailments. Chamberlain remedies are named for bowel complaints coughs colds croup sprains rheumatic pains stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. The passage reads as consumer health guidance with product references.
A reflection on human nature and love warning that expecting perfection in friends leads to disappointment. The text suggests friends reveal flaws, and that love often blinds us to our own similar faults, reminding readers imperfection is universal.
Picadilly earned its name from pickadelles a collar type and a tailor Higgins who built Picadilla hall in 1680. The area in London became known as Picadilly after his residence and business success.
A friend teases Max and, when she roughs him up, he retreats and asks if T is something to pay with or something real. The scene captures a tense moment revealing doubt and curiosity about value or truth.
A quip notes marriage harmony with a twist. The speaker says they never argue and blame shifts keep peace as the wife agrees with every misstep. The exchange highlights humorous stereotypes about domestic dynamics.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated with a constitutional remedy. It explains inflammation of the Eustachian tube causes hearing loss and offers Hall's Catarrh Medicine, with a $100 reward for unresolved cases. Circulars are free from F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio.
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