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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
6
Colonel Brook Hart's I N G. rifle team reports strong first day at Camp Perry. Iowa places fourth among 49 entries with 1068 total from 200 and 600 yard events, trailing Annapolis Massachusetts and New York. State team shows promise in long range and skirmish work.
The Cole Brothers World Toured Shows arrive tomorrow. The operation employs 700 payroll staff and 500 horses with three long trains. It covers seven acres of tents seating 10 000 and uses its own blacksmith shop dining tents and veterinary corps.
The Opera House opened last evening with the W. E. Nankeville company presenting Human Hearts. Despite unfavorable weather the audience enjoyed the production with strong work from Harry King and Lydia Kane. Manager Brinton announces A Wyoming Girl for tomorrow night.
Detroit August 25. The commissioners on uniform state laws in session here are formulating a law to mete out just punishment for wife desertion and nonsupport. They also discussed a first draft to uniform all marriage licenses. The proposal urges stricter penalties, noting only one in six deserters are at fault.
Ambassador David E Thompson reports from Washington that there is no danger of serious trouble in Mexico. Disorder remains confined to northern states with possible local disturbances, but the Mexican government is prepared to handle any condition and foreign interests are safe.
A Newarker comments on the harsh reality of climbing the ladder of success when a man is flat on the ground. He explains that preaching about advancement is unfair if the ladder is effectively on top of him and the family must cope with extreme poverty.
A traveler testimonial lauds Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unfailing since 1872 and notes it being sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy. Funeral held for Walter E Logan at his home with Rev W Fisher officiating and Elm Grove cemetery interment.
For a quick cure without delay take Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One or two doses suffice for ordinary cases and it is dependable for both adults and children. For sale by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In Champery Switzerland the women wear trousers and waistcoats instead of skirts. A scarf knotted around the hair serves as their sole gender badge. They work outdoors performing the same tasks as men, their ancestors choosing trousers for easier labor.
All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
Cattle receipts 5000 weak with prices 4.40 to 7.85 for beeves and 2.25 to 6.50 for cows and heifers. Hogs receipts 9000 weaker top 8.25, various weights 7.20 to 8.25, bulk 7.60 to 8.10. Sheep receipts 20006 weak with lambs 4.25 to 7.75 and sheep 2.75 to 4.80.
Des Moines reports indicate corn conditions vary by region with southern areas damaged by drought while northern areas remain healthy. Threshing is near complete and crop acreage estimates for 1909 list winter wheat 133740 acres, corn 8218280, oats 4261410, pastures 8901970, potatoes 127840 acres.
Notice states there will be no meeting tomorrow by order of the President. A calle meeting is set for Saturday at 8 o clock hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Minick Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lehrer Mrs. Clara Miller and Ida M. Ward secretary.
Cedric Boyer of Cedar Rapids leaves the University of Michigan to join Iowa State University athletics. The freshman star, praised as the find of the season at Michigan, excelled in track and football and had hoped to qualify for Penn relay teams before being barred as a first year man. He is expected to contribute greatly to Iowa.
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