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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1907
Page
3
K G Dunn reports unseasonable weather delays spring trade and agricultural progress over a wide area though later season wholesale activity remains robust. Winter wheat damage is noted in the southwest from insects and drought while rail traffic and lake navigation are expected to improve.
In Sullivan County near Winesport Mrs Frank Belcher was hurt by two masked white men during a morning incident witnessed by her husband and 14 year old daughter. The assailants entered the home in an apparent act of diabolical deviltry. Further details not described in the fragment.
Cologne reports, via Berlin by the Frankfurt Zeitung correspondent, that Chancellor Prince von Buelow plans to retire from public life soon. The move stems from ill health after the recent Reichstag election campaign, which has taken a toll on his strength at nearly 58. He has guided government policy since the Reichstag met but lacks his former energy.
A lecturer recalls a country grocer testing a blind man by offering a scoop of sugar. The blind Henry Perkins feels the granules and correctly identifies them as sand, demonstrating heightened tactile sense.
A playful verse recounts a child thief who steals an ice box and various frozen goods from neighbors. The poet notes the improvised crimes including an ice-house door and a palace of ice, ending with the child labeled an 0 born fool and no other man took things so cool.
The passage uses slang to describe groups who both do and undo us, those who use and misuse us, and others who by tilling leave us emptier, capturing a playful yet critical take on social behavior.
An Indiana researcher claims scriptural authority to prove hair strands are numbered and has spent months developing a microscope to decipher the numbers. The note frames a blend of science and faith in pursuit of a measurable count.
Kap of the Horticultural column was seen digging lettuce with a snow shovel in his garden. His son Lycurgus bought bird seed and plans to raise a lark or two, claiming he will eat it himself.
Miss Mary Trumbull visits friends in Washington and Wy man as exchanges. In Washington residents buy Montgomery Ward stamps and the post office clerks are listed with a light joke from the Lone Tree Reporter.
In Anderson April 20 Mrs George Hoppess faced surety of peace proceedings by Mrs Chas Carry with nearly fifty women present. About thirty testified while others sewed. Witness Olive Bell fell ill and Anna Shepherd weak from nerves caused an adjournment after two and a half hours.
George T. Hummer a Democratic candidate for Congress in Michigan’s Fifth District issues an open letter to Gerrit J. Diekema calling for answers on tariff policy. He requests explanation of past tariff legislation the makers and beneficiaries for items including borax glass and lumber.
Des Moines dispatch reports Indianapolis high school student Anna Loughlin, who vanished after a principal’s reprimand on April 8, has been found in Des Moines and taken into custody. She admitted her identity and her mother has arrived.
Thomas Long of the West End Y M C A Toronto Ontario won the eleventh annual Marathon by the Boston Athletic Association finishing in 2 hours 24 minutes 6 15 seconds. He broke the twenty five mile course record by 5 minutes 24 4 seconds.
The forecast calls for generally fair and cool conditions across Illinois and Indiana with partial showers possible in the south. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin stay fair but cool, while Iowa faces increasing clouds with possible rain or snow in the south and west.
Mrs Frank Letts departed Tuesday for Dalbart Texas. Mr Letts returned to the Lone Star state weeks ago while Mrs Letts remains to aid her mother Mrs J J Stapp who is slowly recovering from a knee injury suffered in an accident.
Mr and Mrs H J Williams of Washington visited friends in the city and returned home yesterday afternoon on the Firefly. Henry Wilson, also of Washington, was in the city for business and went home in the afternoon on the Firefly.
Mrs. W. RB. Lytle returned Monday from Iowa City where she visited friends for a few days. Her sister Miss Nettie Blair, who had been in Mercy hospital, is recovering from nasal surgery on both sides after months of suffering.
Jean Finley daughter of Mr and Mrs F S Finley East Washington street entertained many of her girl and boy friends yesterday afternoon at her home in honor of her birthday. The hours were 4 to 6 with refreshments served at Mt Pleasant Morning News April 15.
Wake Nea from Washington visited A. W. Shearer and announced he will start soon for the World Sunday School convention in Rome representing Iowa Sunday schools. He plans to visit the Holy Land and may send a letter about his impressions for publication.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas suffered severe blood poisoning from a spider bite and faced leg loss until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was used. He reports the first application brought restoration and four boxes cured the sores completely. Available at Stewart’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat at 12 m May 77 percent, July 79 percent, Sept 81 percent. Corn May 47 percent, July 47 percent, Sept 48 percent. Hog bids at 6.40 to 6.65, cattle 6.00 to 6.70, sheep 8.60 to 8.80, hog receipts 21 000 and cattle 1 500. East Buffalo further notes list live stock quotes and regional receipts.
A police dialogue features the burgee rmeister asking the constable for grounds to suspect the prisoner. The constable cites the prisoner's denial as a principal, defining denial as a suspicious circumstance in this dated exchange.
The village carpenter, who donated labor and advised on rebuilding the memorial chapel, is asked to speak after the luncheon following the dedication. He jokes that he is better on the scaffold than at public speaking, drawing roaring laughter from the gathering.
Describes exceptionally rare farm land bargains and new town businesses in the newly opened country by the Minneapolis St. Louis Railroad extension. Promises beautifully illustrated descriptive pamphlet mailed free. Include a tar card to request before edition is exhausted.
The Iowa Central Railway offers round trip tickets from April 25 to May 1 to Los Angeles and San Francisco California for Mystic Shriners and German Baptist Brethren events. Return by July 31 at one fare, via any direct route. stopovers allowed. Contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details.
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