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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1909

Page

3

Plunkett Praises Pinchot Amid Farmland Critique

Sir Horace Plunkett of Dublin endorses Gifford Pinchot in the Pinchot Ballinger controversy. He criticizes U S farming practices, urges urgent federal and state action, and calls for co operation among farmers to combat wasteful central western agriculture and rising living costs.

New York Gifford Pinchot Ballinger Economic and Historical Association Horace Plunkett Dublin Ireland United States Pinchot James J. Hill America Congress Central West

France Adopts New Tariff Law by Wide Margin

Paris voters in the chamber of deputies approved the tariff bill in a decisive 365 to 142 vote marking a major trade policy shift. The measure moves forward as part of the government agenda in the capital.

France Paris Chamber of Deputies

Bryan Sails for Jamaica from Santiago Cuba

William J. Bryan departed from Santiago Cuba on December 30 sailing to Jamaica as his itinerary indicates.

Bryan Jamaica Santiago Cuba William J. Bryan

Effect of Heat on Hour Glass Timing

A brief note explains that hot weather causes glass to expand, widening the neck and speeding sand flow, thus the hour glass loses perfect time in high temperatures.

Noah's Departure Leaves gloom for all at port

A vintage verse laments Father Noah's absence with playful nautical and animal imagery. The speaker mourns the loss, noting the world grows yellow and skies dark, while recalling Noah's gear and antics as old memories fade into the Milky Way.

Noah George Matthew Adams

John J Murphy Dead Longtime Cudahy Buyer

John J Murphy a longtime buyer for the Cudahy Packing company in Sioux City died after a long illness. He was well known among stockmen across the northwest.

Cudahy Sioux City John J. Murphy Cudahy Packing Company Northwest

Triple Wedding in Clarion at Methodist Church

A triple wedding was held at the Clarion Methodist Episcopal church on December 30. The couples were Mae Huntley with Edward Lindsay Emma Mikelson with Harland Hill and Bertha Stevenson with Albert Thompson.

Clarion Nevada Methodist Episcopal Church Mae Huntley Eward Lindsay Emma Mikelson Harland Hill Bertha Stevenson Albert Thompson

Captain Isaac Clark Dead in Montana

Mason City Iowa reports Captain Isaac Clark a pioneer resident of the county and a Second Town veteran from the Civil War died suddenly of heart failure near Butte Montana while on his way to visit.

Mason City Isaac Clark This Butte Mont

Des Moines Pioneer G. K. Ayers Dies at 76

Des Moines reports the death of G. K. Ayers aged seventy six at his home this morning. Ayers was described as one of the pioneer settlers of Des Moines reflecting on his long residence in the city.

Des Moines G. K. Ayers

Magazine Writer in Jail for Defrauding Autoist

Mrs Elizbeth Murray Newman magazine writer was convicted in the police court of defrauding an automobile driver. She received six ty days in jail and a $60 fine. Many victims applied for warrants as her trial began. Her husband cannot be located. She is known in literary and social circles.

Elizabeth Murray Newman San Francisco Newman

Wheat and cattle markets firm on lower southwest receipts

Wheat closed firmer as southwest receipts declined with Dec at 1.17½, May 1.11½, July 1.01¾. Corn 62½, May 66½. oats 44½, May 45¾. Pork 21.60 to 21.72½, lard 12.27¾ to 11.87¼, ribs 11.32¼ to 11.25. Cattle receipts 18,000 weak. top $8.50, most $5.25–6.60. Hogs 23,000, 10–15c lower. top $8.70, most $8.35–8.55. Small sheep run. Idaho lambs $7.75, feeding lambs $7.15.

Chicago Idaho

South Omaha Stock Market Report Summary

South Omaha live stock totals show cattle receipts at 2,500 with prices from 3.50 to 8.25 for various classes, hog receipts at 4,700 with heavy and mixed hogs trading around 8.25 to 8.40, and sheep receipts at 3,000 with yearlings 5.75 to 7.00 and lambs 7 to 8.

South Omaha

Foley's Kidney Remedy Urges Early Use for Urinary Health

The ad notes hexamethylenetetramine as a component and describes it as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.

Cardui Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga,Tenn

Big Public Sale Near West Chester on January 5 1910

A large farm sale lists 75 horses and mules, 46 cattle, 161 hogs and chickens, plus extensive farm machinery. Items include draft and saddle horses, Jerseys, Shorthorns, Chester White hogs, and over two dozen implements. Auctioneers Charles Brown and Alph Dougherty, clerks. Cash or 7 percent interest. From Washington county road near West Chester.

Washington Iowa West Chester Ohio Tom Johnson Lavaron al Hayes Ganzoo Washington County Keokuk Chester

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