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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
5
Washington's Plague Spots in Potomac marshes blamed for malaria and fever illnesses. Electric Bitters claimed to destroy malaria germs and cure malaria troubles, with praise from R. M. James of Louisville, S.C. touted as best tonic and cure. Sold for 50 cents, guaranteed by J. E. mon.
China’s foreign office replies to Japan’s note on immediate reconstruction of the Antung Mukden railway. Beijing says negotiations should continue and that talks are closed for most of the line, except up to Mukden Che Siang Tun, and that suspension is not required for that section.
I S Mason of Beavey Dam Kentucky suffered intense colicky pains for years. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and after a few doses the pain was gone. Four years later no recurrence. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemimon's Pharmacy.
Secretary Wilson, before leaving for Iowa and the west, said the government will pursue a stronger forest policy. He urged laws to prevent fires and stricter enforcement, naming railroads and campers as targets for action.
The ad proclaims ZEMO as a curative liquid for external use that stops itching instantly and promises a permanent cure for eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. The McElhinney Drug Co asserts ZEMO is the most successful remedy they have offered and invites readers to view numerous remarkable cures through displays and photos.
J F Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recounts a infant illness for which a dose of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given after no physician could be found relieved the child within fifteen minutes and led to a full recovery. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A distilled reflection echoes Tolstoy urging self restraint and honesty. It favors truth loving strangers over critics and condemns expecting glory for good deeds, noting that a foolish judge misreads virtue.
A historical note asserts that harsh soaps cause numerous skin ailments and urges avoidance despite any appealing fragrance. The claim frames soap quality as a health risk, advising cautious selection and use.
The ad-promises pure soaps from a splen did assortment. It claims protection for customers by handling only soaps known to be pure, emphasizing careful selection and reliability of the product line.
Chicago reports a bears dominated wheat pit with prices sliding about 13 cents as excellent northwest weather sapped demand. Government data show spring wheat 91.6, winter 84.1, with vast supply limits and shipments totaling 7,108,000 bushels. Corn, oats, provisions, hogs, and sheep also show mixed weekly moves with price declines in oats and steady or firm bids in hogs and lambs.
Chicago markets show bid values for grain futures and cash contracts across wheat corn oats rye barley and timothy with various grades and seasonal figures. Notable quotes include No 2 red wheat around $1.08 to $1.03 and corn No 2 around 67 to 68 cents with white and yellow distinctions. Prices reflect market activity for cash grain in Chicago on August 9 with futures implied ranges and specific month figures for Timothy and Clover.
Receipts edged upward from last week with solid demand. Prices rose 15 to 25 cents overall, best gains for common light steers. Buyers anticipate more receipts this week, especially Rangers. Choice well fed steers scarce while light grassy cattle appear more often. Beeves 4.40 to 7.00. Texas steers 4.00 to 5.60. western steers 4.00 to 6.00. stockers and feeders follow.
Hogs show weak demand and lower bids with prices ranging from 4.50 to 7.25 for various grades. Cattle stay steady with fairly good demand. top steers 5.50 to 6.00, cows and heifers 2.90 to 3.90, canners 1.50 to 2.50, bulls 2.50 to 3.0, veal calves 3.50 to 5.50.
South Omaha market summary shows cattle easing with native steers 4.75 to 7.25, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.25, western steers 3.50 to 4.50, range cattle 2.75 to 4.25, canners 2.00 to 3.00, stockers 2.75 to 5.10, calves 3.00 to 6.55, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. hogs down ten cents with heavies 7.40 to 7.65, lights 7.45 to 7.70, pigs 6.00 to 7.00. sheep stout with lambs 4.75 to 7.00, wethers 4.00 to 4.75, ewes 3.75 to 4.50.
Cattle steady with steers 4.50 to 7.00, cows and heifers 2.50 to 6.00, calves 3.00 to 7.00. Hogs ten to be lower, top 6.75, bulk 7.55 to 7.65. Sheep steady with lambs 4.00 to 7.50.
Market quotations for goods changing hands in open market trades in Des Moines. The record notes that an advance over jobbers' prices is charged to fulfill orders to secure the best goods for shipment and to cover costs.
Butter Best creamery offers 27c for reno vated product and 23c for packing stock. Eyes No 1 candied at 23c and No 2 at 19c with checks at 18c. Poultry prices list hens and pullets 11 4c, old cocks and stags 5c, spring chicks 18c and ducks 18c.
Apples three fifty per barrel Bananas four cents per banana Blueberries two fifty per sixteen quarts Blackberries two fifty per crate Canteloupes three fifty per crate Dates five cents per pound Grapefruit six fifty Lemons seven fifty to eight dollars Oranges Mediterranean sweet three fifty Valencije four dollars Bartlett pears two seventy five per box Plums California one seventy five per case Peaches California Albertas one twenty five per case two fifty per bushel Watermelons twenty five cents to thirty cents each
Cucumbers 40c per dozen one price cabbage California 2c per lb celery 30c per bunch cocoanuts 4c each cauliflower 1.00 per hamper eggplant 1.25 per dozen lettuce New York head lettuce 1.25 per box New carrots 60c per dozen onions dry 2 ½c per lb potatoes new 80c per bushel tomatoes 4 basket crate
A historical listing shows current bids for hay Timothy and straw products, grains, flours, and feeds. Prices cover car lots and smaller lots with ranges for corn, oats, wheat, and linseed cake, along with several flour brands and milled products.
Hides Green No 1 9 cents No 2 9 10 cents fully listed. Horse hides priced at 2.00 to 2.25 dollars for No 1 and 1.50 for No 2. Sheep pelts full wool 0.15, small and murrain pelts 0.25. Hiow Raw No 1 14 14 cents, ren No 1 4.44 cents, No 2 3.44 cents. Wax-Bright 20 22 cents, dark 12 cents.
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