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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
3
The article outlines ten U S money kinds and explains legal tender rules. It notes gold and silver coins, standard silver dollars, treasury notes, United States notes, and other issues have differing legal tender status and acceptance in debts and government transactions.
A reflection on influence noting that impact is defined by quality rather than reach, attributed to William Emery Channing.
Denver Aug 21 resolution calling for a federal division of agricultural mineral and forest lands passed after a heated debate over Pinchot forestry policy. Senator Patterson of Colorado and Frank Gowey of Denver backed and amended the measure with broad support. Governor Hadley of Missouri argued rail rebates, not tariffs, fuel trusts and urged improved inland waterways to curb rate abuses.
Strang drove a Buick to win the star 100 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway on August 21, leading from the start and finishing about ten miles ahead in 1 hour 32 minutes 48 seconds. Dewitt finished second in a Buick, Stillman third in a Marmon, with five starters in the 50 mile race. A bruised arm rare accident occurred to Barney Oldfield in the ten mile race.
Dispatches from northern Mexico say unrest is widespread with General Treviño directing swift troop movements to hotspots. Authorities claim the government has the situation well in hand as factions threaten to flare.
Report notes unrest as half of Monterey's men reportedly carry concealed weapons. Lodges of clandestine Masons, honoring General Reyes as chief, plan a demonstration at Langda. Authorities warn that trouble is feared.
Articles of incorporation filed in Des Moines name Marvin Hughitt and officers of the Northwestern system as incorporators. Capital stock listed as 1000000 dollars. Main offices in Des Moines, line to run from Sioux City north through Plymouth County to Hawarden connecting Northwestern lines.
Ideal harvest weather in the northwest triggered a sharp drop in wheat futures on the Chicago board but later buyers covered, narrowing losses. Corn rose, oats held steady, and provisions eased with varied quotes across near and deferred contracts.
South Omaha cattle receipts total 990 with steady prices for native steers at 4.59 to 7.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.40, western steers 3.59 to 5.75, feeders 2.75 to 5.50, calves 3.00 to 6.50, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. Hog receipts 8,000 with prices 6.00 to 7.85, heavy 7.20 to 7.65, bulk 7.40 to 7.65. Sheep receipts 2,700, lambs 4.75 to 5.25, wethers 3.85 to 4.65, ewes 3.40 to 4.40, lambs 6.00 to 7.419.
Chicago cattle receipts reached 2000 with weak demand. Hogs receipts 16000 down a notch with top day price at 8.15 and bulk sales around 7.55 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 10000 weak with lambs trading from 4.25 to 7.60 and sheep 2.75 to 4.80.
Historical note on using sage for hair darkening and restoration. Modern availability via Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur with sulfur additive, sold by druggists or direct from Wyeth Chemical Company. Special agents McElhinney Drug Co.
The Shan ghai Mercury reports a Kehing palace decree praising rain prayers by Prince Kung and others at temples with incense offerings. It lists further rites for Tsai Hsun and associates, thanking the gods and asking for continued rain to aid peasants. Separately a mule team sale drew $450 after a subscriber insult comment.
Uncle Eben notes that some people who sing hymns rely more on a good voice than on a good conscience in a concise hometown remark.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions no rounds of drinks and a brief statement. Names or clear facts are unreadable. unable to extract a coherent event, date, or organization.
Paris reports a telegram from the Italian steamer Tealie at Berner fjord Norway stating pilot Wellman left Splitbergen on August 16 in a dirigible for the North Pole. He planned to reach Spitzbergen where preparations began years earlier with earlier attempts stalled by weather and storms.
Adele probes Victor Hugo with playful boldness about secrets. He admits a great secret he loves her, and Adele reveals her own great secret is loving him in return, echoing their intertwined confession.
A Kansas City Journal quip notes men analyze menus or summer resort folders at length before choosing a steak or a new spot. The joke reflects consumer indecision and preference in dining and entertainment choices.
A Boston Transcript line features five year old Mabel asking how larger fish open sardine cans during a lunch scene. Her mother replies with a brief explanation about darting and eating small sardines.
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