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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1906

Page

8

District Suffrage Debate Sparks Special Session Talk

Washington reports discuss the push for District delegates in Congress and voting rights for residents. The nine year old recodification of U S laws may trigger a special session to read the vast commission's work while officials warn against partisan influence in the capital.

Congress Board of Commissioners Maryland Virginia United States Senate House

Death in Liverpool Canal Col de Tet mann found dead

Liverpool sources report Colonel de Tet mann was found dead in bed with a pistol shot to the chest. Authorities say the wound was self-inflicted as he prepared to die due to private matters and heart region injury.

Mestle Liverpool Dee de Tetmann Roeslin Caneal Je Helronan

Walter Appleton Clark Dies in New York at 31

Walter Appleton Clark, renowned artist and illustrator, died at his home in New York City at age 31. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, his latest work included illustrations for Pere Corre Mackaye’s modern Canterbury Tales.

New York Walter Appleton Clark Clark Worcester Mase Perey Mackaye

Princess Alexandra Betrothed To Prince Augustus William

Victorian Princess Alexandra of Schebewig-Holstein-Sonderburg Checksburge becomes engaged to Prince Augustus William, fourth son of Emperor William, in a royal announcement.

Alexandra Victorian Schebewig - Holstein - Sonderburg Checksburge Prince Augustus William William National American Woman Suffrage Association Anna Howard Shaw England House of Commons Wabash Railroad Frank H. Beckwith Yale Medilent School

Upgrading Becomes True System of Livestock Improvement

Thomas Shaw argues that farmers should avoid using inferior sires and rely on upgrading through crossbreeding only in limited cases. He warns that repeated breed swapping wastes effort, while outcrossing can restore lost properties in high grade herds such as Poland China. The essay urges consistent, measured improvement over fashion.

Corn Belt Yorkshire Tamworth Thomas Shaw

Celery seed and Angora goats in Oregon farming notes

A column mix discusses celery seed quality and self blanching varieties, with notes on harvesting times and market readiness for Thanksgiving. It also covers Angora goats in Oregon, their behavior, uses of mohair, and goats as pets, plus a brief note on the Caucasian bee and Arlington farm apiaries.

Department of Agriculture Washington Bureau of Entomology United States Department Arlington Farm G. E. Mitchell American Agriculturist

Beet Growing in Kansas Reports Limited Detriment

Beet growing in Kansas has remained largely free of diseases or insects. Except for curly top in 1908 caused by abnormal weather, no extensive trouble has been reported and the issue has not recurred.

Kansas

In Praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A reader praise广告 for Chamberlains Cough Remedy highlighting its effectiveness for croup and colds. It claims prompt relief, suitability for children, and safety. Endorsed by K A Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony. available at Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Chamberlain K. A. Humphreys Mr. Rock Alice Cape Colony South Africa Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Car Shortage Impacts Michigan Manufacturing Shipping

Executive Expanse reports a national car shortage affecting shipping of products from Michigan firms. The J Stephenson company plant at Wells, Expanse region, cannot obtain even half the cars it requires.

Michigan Execanaba Mich J. Stephenson Company Wells

Germany Under the Snow Delays Rail Traffic Across Berlin

Berlin reports heavy snowstorm with depths from six inches to six feet disrupting most German railway trains. Streetcar service and telegraph and telephone lines were partly interrupted in many cities, marking an unprecedented winter spell in the past dozen years.

Germany Berlin

Wreck Victim Brock Ett Dies From Injuries

Minneapolis reports M Brockett of this city died at Enderlin hospital from injuries after a railroad wreck earlier in the week. His arm was broken and internal injuries proved fatal, raising the wreck death toll to eleven as forlorn details emerge. Trenton Princeton fishing request travels through Representative Wood to Washington for stocking Carnegie lake with game fish.

Washington United States Minneapolis M. Brockett Enderlin N. D Carnegie Gerke Trenton N. J Grover Cleveland

Aristocratic Major in Potsdam Ends His Life on Christmas Day

Potsdam reports Major von Wiedebach Nostitz zu Jaenkendorf of the Piest Ublon regiment shot himself in Potsdam on Christmas Day. No motive is given for the self-inflicted death.

Potsdam Germany von Wiedenbach Nostitz Zu

Weight wonder at Bowie Texas doubles weight in a year

W L Gill, from 90 to over 180 pounds, attributes his recovery from consumption to Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He says a terrible cough and doctors had given up on him before he started the remedy. After 12 bottles he claims to be cured and regained health. Stewart Druggists offer 650c and 1.00 per bottle with a trial bottle free.

Bowie Tex W. L. Gill Dr. King Tewart

Bethel Presbyterian Hosts Series of Gospel Services

Beginning in January Bethel Presbyterian will host a series of gospel services led by Rev. Donald M. Grant from Cleveland Ohio. Grant is sent by the general assembly evangelistic committee and is described as a strong preacher and successful evangelist. Services begin at 7 30 p m with a broad invitation to attend.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Donald M. Grant Cleveland Ohio Grant General Assembly

King of All Cough Medicines Praised by Carrier

Canton Center resident Mr. E. G. Case testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all cough medicines for croup and colds. He notes reliable results with no bad after effects and says their household never lacks it. Available at Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.

E. G. Case Canton Center Conn U. S Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

Holiday excursion rates from Iowa Central sales

Iowa Central offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for travel December 20 through January 1 with return allowed through January 7, 1907. For details and folders, contact agents.

Iowa Central

Brentford New Town on line of Minneapolis and St. Louis R R

Brentford in the Jim River valley, South Dakota, on the Missouri River extension of the M and St. L R R. The town aims to reach 1000 inhabitants in six months with a commercial club backing growth. It offers grain market potential, exclusive 20 mile radius, two brick banks, three brick stores, five elevators, 150 lots sold. First residence priced at 4500. For details contact Brentford Commercial Club or Way, M S L R Aberdeen SD.

Watertown- Missouri River Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R South Dakota Jim River Brentford Commercial Club B. C Thos. A. Way Aberdeen S. Dak

One Way Settlers Rates By Iowa Central Railway

The Iowa Central Railway offers one way tickets at very low rates for home seekers to points in Nebraska Eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana. Through rate will be only two dollars higher than half fare. Tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month from November through March. Contact Iowa Central agents for rates or write A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indiana Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Iowa Central Ry Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis, Minn

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