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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
7
A brief bibliographic note outlines the book Correct English How to Use It by Josephine Turck Baker. Published in Evanston Illinois, the work presents language usage guidance and includes copyright information from 194. The record cites Baker as editor of the Magazine and refers to the title in quotation marks.
A how to guide on proper English phrasing and common mistakes. It covers differences like this vs that, proper usage of place, avoiding casual terms like posts or kind of, and recommends phrases such as going somewhere and I fear I cannot go. Includes a Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertisement and pharmacy mentions.
Topeka attorney general holds Kansas farmers shipping associations violate the anti trust law. The Kansas Grain Dealers' Association instigated the move, with E. J. Smiley sentenced to ninety days in county jail and seeking a pardon opposed by farmers.
Des Moines April 18 A search for the voice of the dead drives Addie and Bite Cherry and a sister to seek a phonograph record of their late sister Jessie born from their years of barnstorming tours. Jessie died near Marionta after a turbulent career marked by public ridicule and vegetable bombardments. Goshen Ind April 14 William McDowell the wealthy farmer of this region disposes of all holdings to relatives while planning life time 3 percent payments amid a divorce suit filed by his second wife seeking alimony.
London April 13 Joseph Chamberlain urged defense pact with Japan as a key diplomatic success of the era. He said the AngloJapanese treaty limited conflict and proved its value amid ongoing war. South Bend April 18 a trial over a merchandise claim featured a salmon can presented as evidence. Juror J H Pickerell ate the salmon and fell ill necessitating a delay.
Forecast issued for Ilinels and Indiana showing partly cloudy skies, colder air, and winds turning to brisk northerly. Lower Michigan expects partly cloudy with possible snow flurries and a shift to brisk northerly winds. Wisconsin and Iowa remain cold with steady to brisk high northern winds.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show May and Sept wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, and short ribs trading with mixed values and ranges. East Buffalo live stock merchants report steady cattle, firm hogs, and varied sheep and lamb quotations, with notable price spreads for quality grades.
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