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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
5
A brief weather crop bulletin notes crop conditions and outlook. It records recent temperatures rainfall and their effects on crop health, growth stages, and anticipated yields. It references regional factors, planting progress, and advisories for farmers.
Des Moines reports tragedy and other news of the day. August weather in Iowa shows mild temps, rainless work days, good corn progress on tiled land, and harvest activity. Crop estimates list corn and hay ahead of last year. oats damaged by rust. potatoes and gardens thriving.
In Boone Iowa on August 6 a nine month old girl in the Cooper household pulled a washing machine plug spilling scalding water over herself. She died at Mercy hospital Sunday from the burns. The child was 19 months old.
A judge remarks on a playful exchange where Mike asks Pat if he cooks as well as his mother. Pat concedes she cannot compare, noting she can throw a considerable bet. The dialogue captures a light moment amid a legal setting.
An elderly man at a restaurant discovers the youngster with an actress is his grandson. A chorus lady clarifies the situation, saying the boy is with her grandmother, resolving the accidental association.
A boy explains his garden rake mission to his mother saying he will rake the flower pot for money. He recalls his father mentioning Uncle Harry earned $50 by raking a pot last night.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt portrays a teen named Willie as an abused martyr who faces accusations from parents and a teacher. The dialogue centers on perceived unjust treatment and a sense of being unfairly blamed for actions.
In Wexford a house with a door that needs lifting to open uses a hatchet. A night knock leads a boy to quiz, Who's there. Me. The boy recognizes the voice and shouts It is Mrs Murphy, get the hatchet. The woman does not wait.
The Lady's Pictorial notes that in her heart of hearts a woman likes a good mustache while London Opinion questions what is the matter with her lips.
Waterloo reports a Sunday fire caused by spontaneous combustion damaging L. Hieber ladies' garment store for 10000 insured W W Pierce building 200 insured Mrs R M Gorham millinery 2300 insurance 3000 Emmet Blower building 50 insured L O Hieber collapsed from smoke while saving books and is dangerously ill today
A Kansas City Journal style note praises a proposed Colorado newspaper farming colony. It envisions writers leaving the noise of presses for nature and farming life, calling for a rural press community where editors learn simple living and turn pens into pruning hooks.
Local notices list O. T. Smith as a Rock Island westbound traveler. Mrs. W. S. Reister visits Brigh ton for the day. Mrs. J. W. Dunham travels to Ainsworth for a day with relatives. S. J. Cocklin returns to Keota after an overnight stay. Baker Johnson jokes about hot weather and bread sales. Mrs. George Dowell and son Malcom visit near Rutland Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Will Cook and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Cook go to Fairfield for the day. Ruth Miksch returns from Chicago after visiting her sister Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Gardner arrive from Tacoma, Washington, to visit for a few days.
The Buckeye Informer notes the government has raised stamp envelopes and wrap prices by four cents per thousand. An editor disputes any link to rural carriers raises, stating the government sells at cost and bears extra envelope costs, with the public remaining unaware of the true expenses.
George Walling, an employee of a carnival company that performed in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, last season, was arrested near Peoria Illinois on a charge of sending obscene matter through the mails and will be brought to Iowa for trial at the fall term of the federal court.
Mt. Vernon Iowa August 6 Chaplain John Hogarth Lozier known as the fighting chaplain and author of war and republican campaign songs died at his home this morning he was 78 years old.
Arrangements have been made for you to pay your assessments at the Washington County Savings bank. Mrs. R. A. Riley returned from a week in Chicago with Mrs. John Hamilton and two daughters Myrtle and Sade from Pasadena visiting in the city. Mrs. Samuel Wilkins of Des Moines and Mr. M. A. Crawford of Marion went to Keota after spending the night at the Oliver Crawford home.
The Rev. W. R. Sawhill departed this morning traveling eastward aboard the cruiser Firefly.
Mrs. I. Swick and her children returned to their Davenport home this morning following a visit with relatives in the city.
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It notes internal medicine targets blood and mucous tissues, building strength and aiding nature, and offers a $100 reward for any unsolved case. Includes testimonial list request and product pricing.
Gilmore City Iowa again dry as Sheriff Crevidence with a search warrant and County Attorney Taft raid a refreshment joint capturing a wagon load of beer. The raid targets the same place once run by W. E. Hayden who was indicted and fined 650 plus costs.
An unknown man died by his own action in Beaver Slough near Clinton Iowa on August 6. He walked a willow tree over the water and jumped in. Peter Dallering of Robbs Rendering Factory found the man’s hat after hearing a splash. The hat was bought in Sterling or Galena, offering the only clue to the drowned man’s identity. Clinton authorities were notified.
The city council met last evening at city hall with Mayor Cunningham presiding. Councilmen Keck Davis Stewart Foley Gray Bovee and Pauls attended. Minutes were read and approved and bills allowed. The group discussed sprinkling streets for the Chautauqua and the city agreed to supply water to the association driveway to the city limits. A resolution to borrow funds to cover expenses until taxes arrive was passed. McChesney was named street commissioner and McElroy cemetery sexton. The mayor will appoint officers under the new law. Water piping for Sunset Park was approved.
Banks in the city will close at noon daily during Chautauqua sessions. Citizens are urged to notice this and adjust their plans accordingly. Johnson bakery advertises choice cakes pies bread and buns.
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