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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1907

Page

4

Weather and market notes from New York April report

R G Dun s weekly review notes trade influenced by unsettled weather with irregular reports and brighter results from late sun. Industry remains active as manufacturers prep for future activity despite some slowdowns from weather. small strikes noted but overall idle capacity limited. Pig iron production lags, while grain and live stock prices and quotes for Chicago and East Buffalo markets are listed with specifics on wheat corn oats hogs cattle sheep hay and poultry.

New York R. G. Dun's & Co Weekly Review of Trade East Buffalo N. Y Sunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Weather forecast by region with rising temperatures

The forecast lists unsettled weather in Illinois with rising temperatures, fair skies in Indiana and Michigan with gradual warming, and showers in Wisconsin and Iowa. Winds shift east to southeast in Michigan, with precipitation concentrated in northern and western Wisconsin and eastern and central Iowa.

Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Shorty McCabe Creator Sewell Ford

Sewell Ford, a former journalist born in Maine and raised in New York, created the new character Shorty McCabe. The slangy yet witty figure joins Ford’s popular literary output as part of a series popular like Sherlock Holmes.

Shorty McCabe Sewell Ford Maine New York Mr. Ford Sherlock Holmes

Train Delayed After Small Wreck Near Winfield

A Burlington morning passenger train was delayed several hours after leaving the track south of Winfield. The incident caused no injuries, only broken ties and a surge of passenger impatience as the train arrived around 2 PM.

Burlington Winfield

Ainsworth Orchestra Plans Benefit Concert at Opera House

The Ainsworth orchestra will give a concert at the Ainsworth opera house next Tuesday evening for the benefit of the Ainsworth band. The ensemble consists of excellent local talent and promises a worthwhile entertainment with admission priced reasonably. Plan to attend.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Opera House

Grifith Plans One or Two Year Stay in San Diego

Charley Grifith will depart Monday night for San Diego California to spend a year or two exploring the country. He does not intend to settle permanently and will regard Washington as home during his western stay, returning for visits when possible.

Charley Grifith San Diego Calif Washington West

Local residents visit city and note on accident recovery

FE B Gorham of West Chester shopped in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shillig of Richmond spent the day on errands. Rev Delbert Montgomery visited at the Rev W O Fisher home. Miss Hesseltine of Brighton seeks treatment at Pleasant View sanitarium. Mrs H W Russell and Mrs George Dye left for Davenport. Howard Hill headed home to Winfield for a day with parents. E F Garber went to Fairfield to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Tom Brooks from Wayland shopped in the city. Mr and Mrs M W Patterson and daughter Florence of Lexington visited. Mr and Mrs Thomas Craig left for Eldon to see Anderson and Mrs Redans. A G Leet of West Chester visited today, recovering from a recent fence injury to chest and hopes to be well soon.

H. W. Russe George Dye Davenport Howard Hill Winfield E. F. Garber Fairfield Tom Brooks Wayland M. W. Patterson Florence Lexington Thomas Craig Eldon Anderson Craig Mrs. Redans A. G. Leet West Chester Mr. Leet Sherm Crone West Madison Street Ellen Hesseltine Brighton

Presbyterian Choir Practice Tonight at 7 30

The Presbyterian choir conducts practice this evening at 7 30 unknown venue not specified in the notice.

Presbyterian Choir

Fresh cream puffs and local notices in Fairfield

The Fairfield Journal lists daily items from Johnsons and Stuarts markets with fresh foods. It also notes travel and visits by locals including Mrs. Sherm Crone, Miss Ellen Hesseltine, Miss Margaret Hofsteater, and families moving or visiting relatives in Keota Fenton Mt. Pleasant and Des Moines.

Stockholders Meet to Consider Armory Lease

A called meeting of Commercial Club stockholders is set for Monday evening April 29 at 8 o'clock to consider leasing gymnasium space to Company D for an Armory.

Commercial Club Co. D

Doctors and Teachers Hold City Meeting

City physicians and teachers met last evening at the High School to discuss pupil health, ventilation, lighting, quarantines, and contagious disease prevention. Speeches covered eye care, nervousness in children, nose and throat infections, and quarantine practices with plans for follow up meetings and community cooperation.

R. B. Crone Clyde Boice Ray H. Dean W. MccLaughlin Geo. W. Hay

Preacher Delbert Montgomery to Lead Two Church Services

The Rev. Delbert M. Montgomery of North Yakima Washington will preach at First United Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 11 AM and at Second United Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening at 7 30 PM.

Delbert M. Montgomery North Yakima, Wash First United Presbyterian Church Second United Presbyterian Church

Letter Carrier Bitten by a Dog in Wabash

Wabash Ind April 27 Jack Mills a local letter carrier was badly bitten at the home of Fred Carpole as he attempted to deliver mail Mills opened the door the dog sprang at him tearing his breast face and lungs A fierce struggle followed during which Mills killed the dog Post office authorities will review the incident

Wabash Ind Jack Mills Fred Carpole Millis Mills

Jesse Grant Dismisses Roosevelt as a Passing Fad

In San Francisco on April 27 Jesse Grant son of Ulysses S Grant criticizes Roosevelt as a fad likely to pass. He notes his father’s Democratic prospects and weighs Roosevelt’s staying power in national politics.

Jesse Grant Roosevelt San Francisco Grant

Loeb Declines Comment on Washington Railway Head Handoff

Jamestown Exposition reports William Loeb Jr secretary to the president declined to discuss a Washington dispatch claiming he was selected to lead the Washington Railway and Electric company.

Jamestown, Exposition William Loeb, Jr Washington Washington Railway and Electric Company

Immigrant arrivals and varied world events noted

April arrivals at New York port exceed 140 000. Theft at Trust Company of America involved bonds valued about 400 000. Dartmouth students hear William 7 Bryan. Bill Nye monument planned. Milwaukee plumbers demand higher wages after April 28. Northwest farmers short of help during seeding. British Columbia miners strike paused for inquiry. Fall River mills raise wages for 80 000 workers on May 27. Baltimore cruiser returns from Manila with homeward pennant. Uruguayan ex president and envoy named for Hague peace conference. Greenshields residence destroyed by fire. Jefferson kinsman Nelson Randolph dies at Charlottesville. Cornwall is described as an island. Tamar and Bude canal cuts Devon from Cornwall. Paris famine tale from Henry IV era cited. Charred bread made from bones at Holy Innocents described.

New York Th Trust Company of America William 7. Bryan Dartmouth College United States Bill Nye Milwauke British Columbia Fall River Mass Baltimore Manila Jose Battley Ordonez Uruguay Juan Pedro Castro Hague J. N. Greenshields Nelson C. N. Randolph Thomas Jefferson Charlottesville Cornwall England Tamar Bude and Launceston Devonshire Herault Paris Henry IV The Holy Innocents

Excursion to Minneapolis St Paul by Iowa Central Ry

The Iowa Central Railway offers a season opening excursion to Minneapolis-St Paul on Saturday May 18. Depart Brighton at 9 19 p m arriving Minneapolis 8 25 a m and St Paul 9 00 a m Sunday. Return on any train until No 6 leaving St Paul 7 25 p m and Minneapolis 8 00 p m Tuesday May 21. Round trip $4. Flyers available through agents.

Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis-St. Paul Brighton Minneapolis St. Paul

Vienna Delights Offer Macaroons Fruit Sticks and Kisses

The Vienna presents a selection of macaroons fruit sticks and kisses freshly prepared for customers. Bright confections tempt passersby with colorful fruit treats and sweet bite sized pastries.

Vienna

Spider Bite Heals With Arnica Salve Says Bosqueville Man

John Washington of Bosqueville Texas fell prey to blood poisoning from a spider bite and faced losing a leg until using Buecklen's Arnica Salve. He reports that the first application brought relief and four boxes cured the sores. Sales pitch notes the salve heals all sores at 25 cents a box through Stewart's pharmacy.

John Washington Bosqueville Texas Buecklen Stewart's

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