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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
5
A Baltimore Sun tease notes a man described as one-eyed celebrity amid a matter of comparison. The fragment hints at public fascination with a singular figure and a juxtaposition involving stature and notoriety.
Advertisment notes Ley’s Kidney Remedy as a quick cure for back rheumatism and kidney troubles. It promises to restore health and prevent irregularities from developing into serious issues. Lemmon’s Pharmacy and Kidney Drug Co. distribute the product.
An OCR snippet shows an advertisement copy claiming Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney disease. It references Mrs. B Bowen of West Virginia and a statement about relief after using the product. The text is disjointed and partially garbled.
A. S. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports suffering through a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms. A doctor’s prescription failed to help until Foley's Honey and Tar was used, which quickly cured him and his wife has since had the same success. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Some diabetics experience uncontrollable hunger and thirst and may even eat nonfood items such as soap. This behavior reflects severe metabolic imbalance and requires medical evaluation and treatment adjustments.
There will be a public sale at 2 30 PM at the northeast corner of the square. The items include bedroom suits mattresses a fine sideboard rockers dining chairs a dining table and a Kimball organ in good condition among other articles. Auctioneer D F Macon conducts the sale.
Chicago Aug 23 report notes corn leads gains with December and May at peak due to drought in Kansas Oklahoma and Iowa. Wheat shows mixed shifts as Armour sells and weather favors harvesting while exports stay sluggish. Hogs cattle and sheep price moves described with weekly closes and current ranges.
Des Moines reports hogs strong with good demand. Prices: good to choice $6.90 to $7.40, fair to medium $6.40 to $6.90, grassers $4.50 to $6.00, pigs $5.59 to $6.35, stags and sows with dockage. Cattle: demand quiet but steady. choice steers $5.50 to $6.00, medium to good $4.50 to $5.50, cows and heifers $2.90 to $3.90, canners $1.50 to $2.50, bulls $2.56 to $3.50, calves $3.50 to $5.50.
South Omaha market report lists cattle prices by class including native steers at 4.74 to 7.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, Western and Texas steers 3.50 to 5.59 and 3.00 to 5.00, range cows 2.75 to 4.25, calves 3.25 to 6.75, bulls 2.75 to 4.50. Hogs mostly 7.35 to 7.75, bodies 6.25 to 7.25, bulk 7.45 to 7.75. Sheep steady with yearlings 14.75 to 15.25, wethers 3.90 to 4.65, ewes 3.50 to 4.35, lambs 6.50 to 7.50.
St. Joseph stock prices show cattle steady to lower with steers $4.50 to $7.00, cows and heifers $2.50 to $6.00, calves $3.00 to $7.00. Hogs steady to 5 cents higher with top $7.90 and bulk $7.70 to $7.80. Sheep steady with lambs $4.00 to $7.50.
Quotations show goods moving in open markets with prices up from jobbers. Advance charged in filling orders ensures best goods for shipment and covers procurement costs.
Butter Best creamery 29 3 4 c reno vated 24 4 c packing stock 20 c Eggs No 1 candled 23 c No 2 19 c checks 18 c Poultry Hens and pullets 11 4 c old cocks and stags 5 c spring chickens 15 c ducks 8 c
Weekly board of trade prices show wheat contracts for Sept Dec and May with openings around 1.00 to 1.02 percentages and various bid offers. Corn oats and pork futures display mixed openings highs and closes with notable values around 9s and 20s in Sept Jan contracts.
Wheat markets show No 2 red at 1.03 to 1.07 dollars and No 2 hard around 1.02 to 1.05. Corn values range No 2 at 69 to 72 cents and No 2 yellow around 72 cents. Oats bid ranges with No 2 white 37 or 38 cents, rye cash about 71 to 72 cents, barley 43 to 65 cents. Timothy futures for September at 3.55 to 3.60 and October 3.50 to 3.56. Clover cash 11.30 and May 12.20.
Demand for good cattle showed a strong week with gains of 10 to 25 cents in top grades while medium and poor stock fell about 25 cents. Receipts likely to increase and demand slackens. Calves remained in strong demand with weekly sales reaching the year's high. Today’s prices include Beeves 4.40 to 7.65, Texas steers 4.00 to 5.40, western steers 4.40 to 5.65, stockers and feeder cattle steady.
A catalog of produce prices including Apples at 3.50 per barrel, Bananas 0.60 per pound, Blueberries 2.25 per 16 pints, Cantaloupes Arkansas 2.25 Rocky Ford 3.00, Dates 0.05 each, Grapefruit 5.50, California Grapes 1.25 per crate, Lemons 0.50 to 7.00, Oranges Mediterranean sweet 3.50 Valencia 4.00, Pears Bartlett 5.00 per box, Plums 2.50 per case, Peaches 1.25 per box, Watermelons 0.15 to 0.20 each, Cabbage 0.02 per pound, Celery 0.30 per bunch, Cocoanuts 0.40 each, Cauliflower 1.25 per hamper, Eggplant 1.25 per dozen, Lettuce New York head 3.00 per hamper, Onions Dry 0.02 per pound, Spanish 2.00 per crate, Potatoes New 0. Sic per bushel, Sweet Potatoes 5.00 per barrel, Tomatoes 1.25 per bushel.
The listing shows prices for hay Timothy and other feeds, straw, and various cereal products. It includes per hundredweight and per barrel figures for flour and milling goods, along with linseed cake priced by ton and smaller lots.
A historical price sheet lists horse hides and sheep pelts with varying classifications and prices. Also shown are raw tallow, rendered tallow, and beeswax values, indicating market rates for hides and animal products.
A testimonial from H. S. Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter proclaims Chamberlain's remedy never fails. The ad notes it has been in use since 1872 and is carried by F. L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy for sale to travelers and customers alike.
The County Auditor reports 90 ground hog scalps received yesterday at 25 cents each. A Buffalo Bill day participant brought 65 scalps, totaling the day’s receipts. Rattlesnake rattles were submitted for redemption but no bounty is authorized yet.
The McElhinney Drug Co announces it has secured the agency for Zemo a liquid remedy for skin and scalp diseases including eczema pimples dandruff and blackheads Zemo is claimed to give instant relief and cure by destroying the germ causing the illness The firm will show proof of cures made with Zemo.
Wealthy farmer aged seventy in Charles City Iowa shot and killed himself on August 24. No motive is given and no cause is known. Local authorities report the fatal self-inflicted wound.
Indigestion and stomach troubles urged to take Foley's Urine Laxative to stimulate the stomach and liver regulate the bowels and cure habitual constipation. Lemmon's Pharmacy and HeElhinney Drug Co.
A fragmentary quote argues faith forms identity before doubt, claiming belief creates its own structures rather than beings shaped by us. The line reflects a philosophical stance on inner formation and certainty.
A parent from Dempsey Alabama recounts a year old baby stricken with cholera infantum, vomiting, and diarrhea. After unsuccessful medical attempts Elder Bros. Carter's store recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which relieved the infant in fifteen minutes and cured it. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Detroit reports the opening session of the American Bar Association with 150 leading lawyers present. Frederic W. Lehman delivers the president’s address reviewing notable statute law changes. Secretary's report notes membership over 3,650, with visitors Secretary of War Dickinson Georges Barbey of France and Sir Frederick Pollock in attendance.
Pueblo Colo Aug 23 The Denver and Rio Grande opened the Royal Gorge line after traffic was delayed for twenty four hours by a second big flood within a week. The flood was nearly as high as the first but washed out less track.
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