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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1907
Page
5
Classified items include WANTS for rent or sale with inquiry via Journal office, boarder listings for Mrs. Juuth, and animal ads for bronze turkeys weighing 20 to 25 lbs. Also piano for sale near-new, and Purebred White Plymouth Rock cockerels at $1 each from Mrs. Green at 10090 West Monroe Street Washington.
At the Presbyterian Church the special services closed with strong attendance and keen interest. Mr. Rogers preached his final sermon for now while Mr. Young commended his work and the community’s love. About thirty members confessed faith and will be received tomorrow with Mr. Davidson assisting in singing.
J. A. Walker wife and daughter visit his brother R. H. Walker as they travel from Rockford Illinois to their new home in Los Angeles California.
Aurora Illinois December 13 Conductor George Sylvester of Elgin was struck and killed on the rear platform of an interurban car as he watched for a clear track just before a city car approached. He resided in Elgin.
A brief notice reports a closing meeting held by the organization to finalize pending matters. Attendees and agenda items are described in the readable lines, noting any decisions reached or actions to follow.
The Farmers Institute wrapped up with a high attendance despite bad weather. Col S W Brookhart spoke on Small Arms Practice, urging young men to join the National Guard and compete in rifle contests. The event featured prizes for Boys Corn Judging, talks on Tuberculosis and Contagious Diseases, and performances by Hallie Berdo and Caner’s Orchestra.
A morning session opened with piano solos by Miss Anna Eagle and Miss Vera Knupp. Capt W A Wilson argued for improved hog breeding and detached pens while B P Brown praised Iowa farming and corn. Other talks covered cattle feeding Farm Life and Town Life and rural communications stressing land retention.
Yesterday afternoon drew the largest attendance across two days of the institute with the gymnasium standing room filled the balcony full and every available place occupied.
A meeting opened with H T Reynolds introducing J W Ingham who discussed grain. B Dewey presented a piece on Scraps and optimism about prosperity. Professor Barrett from Ames led the Rural School Problem focusing on consolidation and equality. Edith G Chariton closed with a domestic science talk.
Best 10 awards include Reid's Yellow Dent first with a cash prize from Washington National Bank. Second went to H. A. Baxter for one ton of coal and third to A. N Alberson for a sack of Wingold flour valued at 1.70. First prize awarded to Floyd Maxwell.
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