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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1905
Page
5
A veteran feeder in National Stockman argues silage boosts beef finishing profits. He recalls a dairyman farmers used silage to curb low appetite in six to ten pounds daily, showing silage can cut feed costs by 10 to 15 percent while maintaining gains.
An itemized notice lists a lost ivory skull object between street corners, a request to leave at the Journal, a rental inquiry for a good tent, and Jas E Clark reachable by telephone 549. It notes a house for rent with six large rooms at five dollars monthly and available for sale on easy terms, plus a light road wagon and harness offered by Geo M Smith at 403 RB 2nd St.
The notice states morning and evening preaching services will be held at the Eureka M E church next Sunday August 13. All members of the congregation are asked to take notice. 49-31 J F Robertson Pastor.
The Winfield Fair runs August 21 to 24 with the management calling it the best and most closely contested set of races yet. Capt. Richmond P. Hobson will speak on one day of the event and numerous attractions are planned.
The Commercial club regular meeting scheduled for last evening was postponed to Friday at 8 o clock due to the show. A full attendance is requested as important matters will be discussed.
No person may ride a velocipede or bicycle on public sidewalks set aside for pedestrians. Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and will be punished accordingly, per City Marshal.
A Cumberland resident recounts how his 11 month old daughter survived serious throat trouble after two doctors gave up. A trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds at J H Stewarts drug store led to four bottles and a complete recovery. 50¢ and 1.00. trial bottle free.
A list of local businesses and banks expressing support for midday closures from 1 PM to after afternoon exercises during the Chautauqua period. Several names appear including Washington National Bank F L Wilson Co J A Harwood Citizens National Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank and Citizens Savings Bank among others.
Pawnee Bill gave two exhibitions yesterday in this city. The afternoon audience was very large while the evening turnout was smaller though locals attended. The show impressed with Arabian acrobats and skilled Indians but overall comparisons to Buffalo Bill run strong and the airship failed to perform.
County Clerk Logan Auditor Nea and Recorder Wilson announced the jurors for the September term. Names include William Beal and W P Moothart of Washington, Alfred Koch, Sherm Brindley of Wellman, J L Shillig and Grant Pearson of Washington, plus others from Kalona, Richmond, Ainsworth, Brighton and Crawfordsville.
Parties desiring private hitching stalls during Chautauqua see Lou Jugenheimer. Telephone 423.
Call 594 to arrange carpet cleaning and learn how the method cleans better quicker and cheaper. No wear or tear on carpets. 49 21.
Feed arrangements listed with Marbourg and Helwick as contacts. Phone line 268 available for inquiries and ordering details.
J D Runyan of Butlerville Indiana claims his digestive troubles and dizziness vanished after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills They are advertised as a remedy for sour stomach headaches constipation and related ailments Available at J H Stewart’s drug store for 25 cents.
In Wabash Indiana residents worry over a new construction of law affecting city and town treasurers. The question is whether fifth class cities collect municipal taxes or rely on county treasurers. Local lawyers say treasurers merely disburse warrants, while county treasurers collect and forward funds. Taxpayers may have to visit county seats to pay local taxes.
President Roosevelt will meet Mrs. Lydia Rantz of Danville Pa during a Wilkesbarre visit. She claims 112 descendants including six children thirty five grandchildren sixty four great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Her son John is a great grandfather at an unspecified age and her granddaughter Mary Lloyd is a grandmother at forty.
In Clayton Michigan on August 9 9 percent? Erwin Rumsey a 48 year old farmer and cattle breeder was fatally gored and trampled by a Holstein bull while feeding cattle in his barn. His son Clayton discovered the body beneath the bull.
C A Jordan reports fourteen oats fields in Dix township Ford county yield 1421 bushels this season averaging over 101 bushels per acre the largest reported in central Illinois this season.
A teacher contrasts the quick learner with the dull seeming pupil. The rapid student may win praise in arithmetic and recall dates, yet long after life the world may not cherish his thoughts. Often the dreamer hides the artist or philosopher waiting to emerge.
In the panic at Brussels during the Battle of Waterloo, rumors spread that the allies were defeated. Wellington’s cook refused to flee, saying he had served his master in a hundred battles and he would not miss his dinner.
Mr. Crabtree older Measley Curmudgeon died yesterday and his wife passed away two hours later. It makes no mention of her ailment. Mrs. Crabtree who knew him was probably tickled to death.
A brief quotation notes that harmless mirth acts as a cordial against the consumption of the spirit. It argues jesting is not unlawful if it does not trespass in quantity, quality, or season, reflecting a Fullerian view on allowable wit.
A compact quotation noting jealousy as the supreme misfortune and the least pitied by those who cause it, attributed to La Rochefoucauld.
A St. Louis Globe Democrat note urges daily horse care including grooming with a fiber brush and currycomb, plus a bath each morning to keep pores open and improve appearance. Regular washing and drying are said to improve comfort and health.
Practical notes on starting lambs with bran to avoid overfeeding, dangers of feeding corn early, and the value of field grazing. Also covers hog bacon quality with oats peas barley corn and skim milk, carrot benefits for horses, summer horse feed, calf water needs and automatic waterers, plus salt access.
Special trains depart Fairfield August 13 stopping at intermediate stations and reach Muscatine at 9 a.m. Return leaves Muscatine at 9 p.m. Round trip from Washington to Muscatine costs 1.10 dollars. Agent H. W. Russel notes details.
Flat Rock Michigan resident William Bedell touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers sores and cancers saying it is the best healing dressing he has found. It soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds and is sold at J. H. Stewart’s drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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