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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1910
Page
3
A father narrates a fairy tale where a fat lazy drone in a beehive shuns work. The queen and workers debate punishment until they decide to kill and eject him, ending the tale with a bedtime farewell.
A regional crop bulletin reports another week of unusually cold weather that has damaged small grain vitality. Farmers note delayed growth and potential yield impact across multiple counties with ongoing concerns over frost pockets and soil moisture. Authorities urge protective measures and field observations to guide spring planting decisions.
Only one day remains for candidates to file papers as hogs bring a fortune to the campaign field. Local voters watch the filing window with interest as parties scramble to register hopefuls and secure ballot spots.
Des Moines Iowa reports a cold week with four days 3 to 12 degrees below freezing. Snow predominated, winds and gales persisted, sunshine was scarce, and agricultural damage was widespread affecting fruits and garden crops with possible impacts to small grain vitality.
Wind has seriously taxed plants and set back growth. Small grains suffered damage in the northwest. Corn planting was discontinued but land preparation progressed with 75 to 80 percent plowing done. Pastures and meadows remain in good condition but grass grows slowly, requiring warm soaking rains for a normal hay crop.
In Des Moines on April 26, sixty nomination papers were filed for Secretary Hayward candidates. Included are Republicans Jet J. Bleakly of Ida Grove for state auditor, George W. Clarke of Adel for lieutenant governor, D. J. Palmer of Washington and James H. Wilson of Adair for state railroad commissioner, H. H. Bousquet of Knoxville, T. L. J. Grubb of Columbus Junction for clerk of the Supreme Court, F. E. Riges of Sigourney and F. Larke of Monona for state superintendent of public instruction, Frank P. Woods of Estherville for Congress Tenth District, and W. Hayward of Davenport for secretary of state.
Mason City reports farmer James Cook near Garland sold 1,454 hogs for about 19,900 cash, noting farming yields greater profit and simplicity than serving on the Iowa Supreme Court. In Iowa City doctors warn sorority girls risk eye damage from belladonna to boost beauty, with unnamed university students suspected.
Gilbert Nelson, former Albia Express agent, was arrested by Officer Van Schoiack on larceny by embezzlement charges linked to a theft at Albia. A $1,000 bond was posted and a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 9 after a books shortage was cited.
Delaware county won the team spelling contest at Independence on Saturday in competition with Blackhawk Buchanan and Fayette counties. Miss Pauline McCrea aged 14 of Delaware county won the individual contest among the four county representatives.
In Carbon the election produced six aldermen though only five are allowed by law. The two veteran council members chose the three top vote getters for the new year, naming Sam Moyer Charles Tindall and Percy Smith while Doc Johnson became Mayor. the older members were Dr Flip Amber and Tom Reese. The outcome sparked dissatisfaction and potential legal complications.
Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Mi-ona stomach tablets as a guaranteed cure for indigestion and related symptoms. An endorsement from Arthur Sederquest lauds the product, claimingone box cured prolonged indigestion and saved doctor bills. Box price listed as 56 cents with Booth's Pills at 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Pills as restoring sound sleep and kidney comfort. It features a testimonial from J L Southers of Rau Claire Wis praising relief from back pain and poor appetite after using the product. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McEhinney Drug Company are cited as distributors.
The excerpt emphasizes balancing friendship with personal autonomy, warning against being dominated by close companions. It cites Rey and William Dickie as figures illustrating how influence can be beneficial yet potentially excessive when friendship eclipses independent judgment.
The Wilbur and Stuff families express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of their beloved one. They also thank for the beautiful floral offerings received and mention Mrs. A. B. Wilbur and family and Mrs. KE. M. Stuff.
The note lauds a physician as the best, praising visionary influence and the hope they inspire, credited to Coler.
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