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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
5
A New York Press note describes an Egyptian remedy involving a paint used around the eyes to guard against glare. The tip also mentions a similar paint for roof sleepers to avoid waking at dawn, warning of overexposure to light.
Realizing on speculative holders caused weakness in the wheat market today with final quotes down to Sept Wheat 1.10 and Dec 0.96 2. Corn and oats also closed weak yet provisions remained firm. Closing prices list Wheat Sept 1.10 Dec 0.96 Oats Sept 0.284 Dec 0.384 Corn Sept 0.656 Dec 0.561 Pork Sept 22.25 Jan 17.45 Lard Sept 11.95 Oct 11.90 Rice Sept 11.75 Oct 11.45 Chicago Cash Prices No 2 hard Wheat 1.051 1.08 No 2 corn 0.69 No 2 oats 0.37 37.5
Cattle receipts 5000 steady to slightly lower with beef cattle at 4.40 to 7.60, Texas steers 4.00, westerns 4.00 to 6.25, stockers 3.15 to 5.25, cows 2.25 to 6.40, calves 6.00 to 8.10. Hogs receipts 11000 up 5 cents to 8.20, light 7.70 to 8.20, mixed 7.50 to 8.24, heavy 7.20 to 8.20, bulk 7.65 to 8.10. Sheep and lambs 15000 weak natives 2.75 to 4.50, westerns 2.90 to 7.60, yearlings 5.30, natives lambs 4.25 to 7.40, westerns 4.50 to 7.60.
Cattle receipts 4,000 steady to strong with native steers 4.50 to 7.50, cows 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 3.50 to 5.75, stockers 4.00 to 5.25, calves 3.25 to 6.50, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. Sheep receipts 8,000 steady with yearlings 4.80 to 5.40, wethers 4.00 to 4.50, ewes 3.75 to 4.30, lambs 6.75 to 7.75. Also Fair ads for Tielman’s talcum powder and Old English Process Elder Flower Toilet Soap.
On August 24 patrons at the Opera House have another chance to witness the beloved idyl Human Hearts. The show promises the familiar beauty of the Arkansas Hills as part of a continuing run.
Readers who enjoyed the story will want another viewing and those who missed it should not fail to attend.
A Columbus Ohio woman reports improved health and renewed ability to work after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during change of life. Similar testimonial from Graniteville Vermont claims relief from nervousness and other symptoms, urging publication for other women.
Vere Davis fainted from heat at a Washington show but is recovering. Chris Garrick attended a wild west event in Washington and, after visiting the livery stable, found his team had been swapped. The mistaken team was returned the following day.
Lemuel and May Armstrong traveled from Washington to spend Sunday at their parental home as reported by Wayland News on August 14.
Miss Tillie Frechin of Washington visits her aunt Mrs Ed L Wenger in Washington during the first week of August as reported by Way land News dated August 18.
Dr. W. M. Terry and C. A. Dewey accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Llicher, Miss Marian Stewart, and Miss Jessie Laffer of Washington were in town Monday evening, making the trip in Dr. Terry's automobile.
Mrs Jennie Atchison and her granddaughter Margaret Bliven spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Earl Wagner of Fredonia in a social visit noted by the Columbus Gazette.
The Misses Mabel Foster Zola Wilcox and Besse Hanft and Messrs Yet Noland Roe Hawkins and Nil McRoberts were Washington visitors Tuesday. A rumor claimed a 9 10 train time and the error was found when No 1 whistled for the station. Several world records were reported broken on the cinder path leading to the depot and safety.
Mr and Mrs D McElhinney and their daughter Ethel visited Washington the last of the week with Ethel staying over Sunday. The note appears in the Morning Sun News Herald dated August 19.
Lone Tree Reporter notes Mrs Henry Lovelett with her daughter and son visiting relatives at Washington. The mention appears in a short social note dated August 19.
Mrs Lydia Bales returns home from a visit with relatives in Washington. Published in Richland Clarion on August 19. Also notes Mrs H M Letts and daughter Mary Helen and Miss Mary Carpenter attended Chautauqua in Washington on August 19, as reported by the Columbus Gazette.
Elmer Hess joined the 54th regiment of the Iowa National Guards in Washington last Friday while visiting Buffalo Bill's show. He will be in the encampment at Iowa City next Monday, along with Fay Bales. The note appears in the Keota Eagle dated August 1.
A bachelor girl reports an invitation to an electrical tea hosted by a woman doctor. She jokes about what may happen, wondering if guests will receive a small battery, be entertained, have tea brewed on an electric stove, or be electrocuted during the gathering.
Denver August meeting debated coastwise traffic regulation and gulf shipping expansion. Beets sugar interests won a resolution opposing further concessions to Sugar from possessions. Resolutions urged bringing coastwise freight under ICC and limiting interstate rail rate hikes without Commerce Commission approval. Next year’s meeting set for San Antonio with Ike T. Pryor named president.
A brief ad offering a free test lesson in tailoring and foundation design using actual measurements taken from any picture. Encourages customers to finish garments accurately and tailor to size. Located above Klein Klothing store.
Uncle Eben defines ingratitude as a word used by people who have received many favors and had their expectations reasonably raised. He cautions against harboring ungrateful attitudes after help or kindness.
A public auction will be held Saturday at 2 30 oclock on the northeast corner of the square. Items include bedroom suites mattresses a fine sideboard rocking chairs dining chairs and table Kimball organ in good condition and many other articles Auctioneer IFF MACON
The fifth annual Red Oak Chautauqua association assembly ended after a nine day session. Heat earlier in the event kept attendance low, but cooler days near the close improved the turnout and the association’s success.
In Beloit Wisconsin on August 20 James Mc Donald his wife and their eight year old son drowned after slipping into Rock River. Police investigated stating the incident occurred near the riverbank and required rescue efforts by local firefighters.
A Alabama mother recalls her year old baby's severe cholera infantum with vomiting and diarrhea. After failing to find a physician, Elder Bros. & Carter's store advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. A dose relieved the infant in fifteen minutes and full recovery followed. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
At Dry Fork church near Phil in Casey county, John and Addie Chapman fought John Luttrell and family. After the clash Addie Chapman and Luttrell died from knife wounds. Chumley and Luttrells wife, son-in-law and daughter were seriously wounded. Three Luttrells and two Chapmans are jailed.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by taking it internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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