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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1905
Page
6
Muscatine April 11 report outlines a Rock Island policy that speed is a second consideration and trains must be operated safely. The directive includes bulletins on track conditions and engineers’ judgment for unsafe sections, aiming to protect passengers amid unsettled track conditions.
In Libertyville Iowa nineteen year old John Wilson shot himself in the chest after his sweetheart Miss Elle Bannett refused to walk with him. The bullet lodged in the shoulder blade and was removed by doctors. Wilson, son of a Libertyville merchant, is not now in danger and is expected to recover.
Des Moines April 11 Director Davison maps the 1905 census plan and begins card classification at the capitol. Tables include school attendance literacy foreign born males over 15 years years in the United States nativity of foreign born years in Iowa occupation and months in year employed.
Will O Wallace shares a short reflection on a small boy’s disbelief in Santa Claus as a myth. A Sunday School teacher recounts the boy’s reaction and a line about learning belief from peers and parents.
Moore Bros. of Eldon Iowa report Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best selling fix for croup coughs and colds. They say mothers railroad men and elderly customers prefer it and that it cures quickly. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman carry the product.
Rev Schreckengast returns from Ames. Miss Sylvia Robertson arrives home from Muscatine. Mrs Janes Dawson shows improvement. Rev EB H Thompson and daughter Helen visit from Crawfordsville. High School seniors unfurl their colors dark red and steel. Philip Gehrbach plans move to San Angelo Texas after recent stay in San Antonio with Chautauqua manager Dr Homer T Wilson admired by all.
A brief Farm Journal item advises buyers to assess a horse’s back when backed and trotted, check nostrils, teeth, tongue, and gums, listen to breathing, and test wind. Inspect withers, shoulder muscles, elbows, knees, fetlocks, pasterns, hooves, and legs for lameness, sores, or conditions like spur, ringbone, or thrush.
The Ohio Swine Breeders Institute discussed methods to rid hogs of lice. Recommendations included crude or coal oil mixed with linseed or lard oil and using a paint brush for inside ear application. Gasoline noted as best remedy in cold weather for instant kill.
Henry Dahlan a veteran New York horse dealer says demand for black Percheron stallions is a mistake eastern buyers will not choose black drafters when other colors are available He notes heat endurance favors grays and predicts gray will be the ultra fashionable Percheron draft color.
Dr. Dyson of Chicago's bureau of animal industry warns that many small flock farmers fail to eradicate scab and lice because they neglect disinfecting the sheep shelters. He calls for thorough cleaning of barns and pens to stop spread.
The Hudson River story blends Dutch and English claims with Henry Hudson sailing in 1609 aboard a Dutch vessel, the Half Moon, for the Dutch East India Company. He reached a river later named after him, amid varied historical names such as Manhattan and Mauritas, including a 1616 legal alias Riviere Van den Vorst Moritias.
Harper Brothers of Des Moines are in the city for a short time at the Dave Donovan building on North Marion avenue. They offer all kinds of upholstery with a specialty in fine leather work and come with strong recommendations. They can repair refinish or upholster any furniture and boast 500 sample covers toChoose from.
A practical piano tuner with 20 years experience seeks permanent Washington placement. Guarantees first class work or no pay and references Wulschner Stewart Music Co of Indianapolis. Address J C Caner, care of Evening Journal Washington Iowa. 43-61
The Roney Boys concert company will perform on the 20th, Saturday, as the banner event of the lecture course. Tickets available from C. H. Wilson. Also announcing lawn mowers and wringers sale at O Solbrig’s. bat cut 42-6.
Clairvoyant Madame Deering offers readings of past, present and future at Washington House for a short time. No cards or upfront fees. Readings cost 50 cents for ladies and 45 cents for gentlemen, with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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