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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
4
The Breeder's Go of Chicago notes a seven cent forecast for beef futures and a market atmosphere marked by scarcity of good cattle and old corn. Feeders report limited pasture, dried corn, and rising demand for finish cattle as cattle and swine alike absorb more dry meal and corn silage to sustain production.
A reader discusses August alfalfa seeding, noting neighbor plans to break a strip of wheat ground for sowing. The writer doubts success but agrees alfalfa can establish August or earlier, adds moisture and packing concerns, and cites variability in methods and outcomes.
Canadian experiment shows swine silage made from clover alfalfa and corn improves intake and digestion. Varieties with alfalfa and corn vary in nutritional content but all contain clover or alfalfa as a major component.
The article surveys Sunday trading from the time of the Conqueror to the 19th century. It cites cases in Crosthwaite Bradford Sedgefield and parliamentary petitions noting markets and fairs in churchyards and the evolving restrictions. It notes a 1285 statute banning churchyard markets and 1807 church charges forbidding markets in sacred spaces.
An Outing piece narrates how a group of sparrows fed a blind fledgling on a roof. The lone bird, with milky film over its eyes, did not flee when approached. The story highlights unexpected generosity and resilience among birds.
Miss Florence Patterson hosted a society function on West Main Street last evening in Muscatine. The Misses Margaret Niver and Beula Bennison and their young lady friends were guests of honor with lawn entertainments and refreshments served by the hostess.
A second reunion of the Mr Bob company was hosted at Miss Carrie Rowan’s residence near Ainsworth. Most cast members attended and enjoyed a lively evening together yesterday.
The pupils of Miss Nina Isenhart perform a recital this afternoon at the W. Shanafelt home on East Main street. After the recital they will share a picnic supper on the lawn.
Keota defeats Washington 4 to 3 after a tight nine inning contest. Woods pitched well for Keota with solid fielding support while Washington, hampered by nine errors, fought hard and saw Davis make a key running catch.
Reuben Gilbert 88 died yesterday at 4 50 pm at his daughter Mrs Ida Hough's home in Franklin township after a long illness. He resided in the county since 1864 and is survived by three children Ben Lyman Gilbert and Mrs Ida Hough. The funeral leaves the home at 2 pm for New Haven Baptist Church where service at 3 pm will be conducted by Rev J F Catlin.
Dr J M Hamilton of Monmouth preaches morning at 11 and evening at 7 30 with other services at the usual hours.
Sabbath school at 9 40. Senior Endeavor at 6 30 subject What Is the Sin of Phariseeism Leader Miss Lora Darbyshire. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 subject The Two Masters Luke 16 13 Leader S Lemmon. Mrs Chas McCleary speaks August 26 at the Presbyterian church on Missions and Missionary Life in Africa.
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with morning worship at 11 and evening worship at 7 30 The sermons are titled Revelations and Manifestations of Divine Love and The Place of Faith in a Man s Life B Y P U follows at 6 30
Morning services at Watch Creek followed by Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 11. Afternoon services at the city church at 3 30.
Morning service at 11. Sacrament Service at 2 30 assisted by Rev. Elias Handy of the Methodist church. Evening service at 7 45. This will be the last service for this conference year and a full attendance is requested.
A stream of short notes covers residents traveling visiting relatives and traveling plans. Dixon Mrs Swift Wallace Shaw Case Sandy and others are mentioned with trips to Rubio the river camp and Washington. A draw in Shoshone Wyoming yields 2000s in farm allotments and Safeguard is noted with August 46.
Readings announce divine worship in the Covenanters church tomorrow at 11. Christian endeavor at 6:30 and Sabbath school at 9:00 complete the day’s schedule.
Services in Living Lake church at 3 p m conducted by Rev W C Allen.
Corner town avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 with Christ Jesus as the subject. Golden text Jude 21 urges keeping in love of God and mercy of Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Wednesday meeting at 7 30. All are welcome.
Sunday school at 10 with morning prayer litany and sermon at 11. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 in the church.
Sunday at 9 15 Sunday school baptism and communion services follow. 6 15 Epworth League 7 15 love feast 7 45 evening service with sermon by Rev W G Thorne presiding elder. Monday 7 30 reception of new members and quarterly conference for 1905 06.
J M Stewart of Ainsworth arrived in the city after returning from Des Moines where he attended the Martin Flynn sale of thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle and bought three Bates cows. His son Howard accompanied him and planned to head to Ames to enter college.
J. H. Humston reports a valuable mare lost last week after she was caught in barbed wire beside the railroad, tearing herself and bleeding to death. The animal was valued at $150. Also notes an ad promoting Foley's Honey and Tar for hay fever relief and warning about genuine yellow-packaged product.
At an Old Settlers picnic in Brimfield ex senator C N Barnes attacked Peoria socialists Rudolph Pfeiffer and L A Knopf hagel who protested on the platform. The Brimfield village marshal arrested them, Pfeiffer denouncing the action as an unwarranted suppression of free speech and constitutional rights.
Oyster Bay announces President Roosevelt named James Harlan of Chicago as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Harlan, son of Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan, is a lawyer with extensive practice. The appointment completes the commission under the new railroad rate law, decided weeks ago but held for public notice.
Kalamazoo Aug 18 Mayor Thompson spoke at the New Yorkers picnic at Gull Lake declaring opposition to Sunday baseball but supporting games for those who prefer them. He noted the park’s distance from the city and said games may proceed if they do not interfere with others rights.
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