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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
6
An old advertisement promotes Miller's Dypepsia Cure claiming it cures indigestion by conditioning the stomach rather than using medicine. It claims no dietary restriction is needed and asserts the product aids the stomach to function naturally. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
Amelia Fol Folsom Young widow of Brigham Young died at age seventy two in Salt Lake City from paralysis. Born in Buffalo on August 25 1838 she aided Utah's early history and Brigham Young built Amelia's palace in her honor before she sold the residence after her husband’s death in 1877.
Washington Telephone Company warns that trees cut along their lines damage their property in highways under lawful protection. Damages will be sought from past or future injurers. Property owners should notify the company of any work endangering lines. Washington Iowa December 10, 1910 D. W. Mannhardt, Mer.
Chicago reports a dramatic arraignment where Mrs. Aileen Christopher and Attorney J A Brown failed to prove charges that Charles K DeWoody tipped grand jury secrets. The judge ordered them jailed for contempt until proof is produced in court.
The paying assessment on East Washington street was due December 9 1910 and bears six percent interest from that date. Taxpayers may pay in full or sign a waiver to pay one seventh within 30 days under a seven payment privilege. If the waiver is not signed within 80 days the full amount becomes due with interest from December 9 1910 and collected at the March semiannual tax payment. Payments or waivers are in the City Clerk’s office of the Evening Journal building.
An advertised claim states Pazo Ointment will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or receive a refund. The offer emphasizes a money back guarantee and a low price of 50 cents.
Chicago reports a pessimistic wheat tone as bulls unload and prices slip despite early buying. Corn and oats show tight conditions with overhangs, banks urging sale and premiums disappointing amid harvests and shipping concerns.
Cattle prices fell with heavy cattle and cows down 15 to 25 cents while light and medium stock eased 10 to 15 cents. Hogs rose 50 to 60 cents to peak near $8.05, with 149000 head weekly receipts. Sheep and lambs advanced with lambs up to 6.80 and fed wethers to 4.50, as eastern demand boosts local values.
South Omaha market summary dated Dec 12 shows cattle categories with ranges from 2.75 to 8.00 dollars, hogs mainly 7.50 to 7.70, and sheep and lambs from 3.25 to 6.25, including cows, steers, heifers, stockers, calves, and yearlings. Bulls and stags priced 3.25 to 5.00.
A detailed price list for fruits vegetables and grains. Apples and pears priced per box or basket, citrus and dried fruits listed with per pound or per box rates. Oysters, nuts, cooler goods, new vegetables, and flour varieties with multiple grades and container sizes. Corn prices shown for new and old. various grain products noted with per cwt and per bag figures.
Butter prices range from 24 to 30 cents per pound with creamery at 30c and country at 24c Eggs No 1 26c No 2 24c cracked 22c Poultry lists hens ducks geese turkeys and young birds with assorted prices Hay and straw quoted for Timothy wild hay oat straw and wheat straw Delivers a snapshot of commodity costs for farmers and merchants.
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