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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
8
Richland plans a week long Home Coming from August 21 to 28 with daily activities. Secretary H J Hoogenakker and President J Ramsey lead the association. Rev will serve as platform speaker. Programs available through J Ramsey.
Earnest Meeks and Ida Starr wed yesterday at noon at the bride’s parents home near Iman. The groom, a nephew of Mace of this city, is described as a fine man who gains a worthy bride. They will live on a farm near Ains.
Robert Cook fell seriously ill yesterday afternoon likely from the heat while in the Cook and Sherman drug store. He was taken home last evening and is considerably better today, progressing as well as could be expected.
Headquarters announces a large parade expected around 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Details are restricted but organizers promise a sizable event. readers are urged to secure vantage points and watch the procession.
At the National Irrigation Congress in Spokane Dr. George Pardee attacked Richard Ballinger while Ballinger defended his reclamation policy as lawful and supportive. Senators Turner and others weighed in on Roosevelt era land and water policy as a bond plan for five billion dollars was proposed to fund drainage irrigation water routes roads and forest preservation.
Advance man for the Cole Bros circus in town today to arrange appearances for the show on the 26th. The circus promises to be a worthy attraction likely to draw a large crowd, with Reading announcements to appear at intervals in this paper to inform the public what to expect.
Washington's Plague Spots lie in the low marshy Potomac bottoms home to ma ntria germs. The germs cause chills fever and ague biliousness jaundice lassitude weakness and debility and bring suffering or death to thousands yearly. Electric Bitters destroy them and cure malaria troubles. They cure Stomach Liver Kidney and Blood Troubles and will prevent Typhoid. 50c Guaranteed by J. E. Lemmon.
Advice on reducing smoke by adding new wood to the back of the grate so heat draws burning fuel forward. This technique helps minimize smoke during fire maintenance and keeps flames active for efficient burning.
Pauls Lumber Co. A. H. Wallace & Son warn customers to buy lumber before noon as their yards close at noon daily during Chautauqua. Announcement dated August 18.
Ottumwa Iowa August 12 two fatalities shocked the city in the drowning of Mrs Elizabeth Pickler in a well and Ray Lester eleven year old swimmer in the Des Moines river Mrs Pickler aged seventy eight infirm from age stepped into an uncovered well at her home while her husband was away she leaves a husband and five grown children Lester was swimming with boys in the river when he went beyond his depth and sank
In Marshalltown Iowa on August 12 a test of eighty five cows used for milk at the Iowa soldiers home condemned ten by Dr A L Wood and Dr F J Neiman. One animal was so badly affected it was declared fit only for tankage after government inspection.
Wet weather in the Red river valley spurred Shorts to buy at the Chicago board, lifting nearby prices. Closing quotes show gains across wheat corn oats and pork and lard contracts with cash grain also firm.
Cattle receipts 3300 active and stronger with native steers 4.50 to 7.25, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.25, western steers 3.50 to 5.60, calves 3.25 to 4.75, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 6300 down 5 to 10 cents with heavy 7.15 to 7.30, mixed 7.25 to 7.35, light 7.25 to 7.60, pigs 6.00 to 7.00, bulk 7.20 to 7.45. Sheep receipts 3200 steady to higher with yearlings 4.75 to 5.50, ewes 3.75 to 4.50, lambs 6.50 to 7.50.
Chicago market report shows cattle receipts at 18 000 with steady to lower prices. hogs receipts 23 000 with 5 to 10 cent declines and top day at 7 90. sheep receipts 18 000 with prices weak to 10 cents lower. Cattle ranges 4 30 to 7 50 for beeves. hogs mostly 7 15 to 7 90. sheep 3 00 to 6 00. lambs 4 5 to 7 75.
King Edward arrived at Marienbad and exchanged cordial greetings with Emperor Francis Joseph. The resort town is crowded with visitors, including many Americans.
Harriman arrives in Munich and appears to be in good health. News notes his condition after recent travel.
City library will be closed all week during Chautauqua except Saturday afternoon. Patrons are advised to plan around the closures to avoid inconvenience on other days.
A testimonial proclaims Chamberlain’s Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails with assurances from H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter who has used it since 1872. It is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Detroit Free Press comments on a quirky efficiency idea as a woman saves time by keeping cherry stones in pies. The remark sparks discussion on kitchen practicality and common sense.
An old advertisement warns that idleness causes various ailments including constipation headache and pimples. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to banish liver troubles and improve health, priced 25 cents at J KE Lemmon's.
An Observant Man notes that appearances hide deeper feelings with a playful twist. He suggests that outward cheer may mask inner contradictions and cautions against judging by surface shows.
Beaver Dam Ky man I Mason credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with complete relief after a few doses. He recalls suffering intense pains for years and notes no return of symptoms in four years. The remedy is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A reflective note contrasts sunlight disinfecting truth with plain speaking and publicity as key assurances. The piece highlights the New York Evening Post's claim of publicity as a financial guarantee and public trust.
A compact thought on truth and speech contrasting two liars. The crude fabricates openly while the plausible liar deceives with believable rhetoric. The piece cautions readers to distrust smooth talk.
The excerpt lists several reasons for assembly and wear issues including inner bars, oak cross boards and stakes, sideboards bearings, rear axle, bottom spreader, chain rows, rust, and front drive. It notes costs, horsepower savings, proper placement and correct setup of machinery.
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