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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
8
A discussion of Shorthorn cattle dominance in breeding and milk production. Emphasizes red and roan Shorthorns as foundational stock for corn belt farming and notes high milk yields at a London dairy show. References breeders, dealers, and dairy profitability across regions.
The ad discusses benefits of purchasing mature bulls including certainty about calf quality and reduced future development uncertainty for the dairy stock. R. Shaw of Michigan is cited as a source.
A mournful, satirical meditation on Prohibition era thirst and the exhausted public mood. The speaker mocks the ancient officeholder seeking forgiveness while likening the craving for drink to a traveler dying of thirst. The desert metaphor underscores widespread demand for liquid relief in the new order.
Dialogue notes a suspect living in a garret and writing popular songs for a living. The conversation implies the police may not locate him there. The excerpt hints at evasive behavior and possible cover story.
A dialogue reveals a woman finally leaves her abusive partner after years of mistreatment. She appears to have enjoyed some control in past confrontations, but ultimately overturns the dynamic and wins, though observers doubt lasting respect from a man she could prevail over.
A brief note contrasts the bee’s natural honey gathering with the sorghum and molasses product sold commercially. The poem-like line emphasizes different sources of sweetness and the bee’s work in collecting nectar.
A woman intended to give flowers to a prisoner but mistook a man to be the inmate. She handed the bouquet to a thief who had merely stolen a sack of flour. The incident drew mortified reactions from onlookers and authorities.
A man declares he has no horse and tells the woman that walking to clear his mind is healthy. The exchange hints at practical stoicism and self care through simple daily activity.
A collection of aphoristic reflections discusses reform as a social project, the troublemakers among us, the enjoyments of mischief, and the lure of wealth. It notes the year ahead may yield presidential prospects and laments the varied views on smart investments while urging action now.
The duc de Chanines denies any dowry in his engagement to Miss Theodora Shonts daughter of Theodore Shonts and says the prenuptial agreement is a formal legal step. He expects a simple ceremony in New York on February 15 consistent with American custom.
The Liverpool Mercury notes about 35 000 Maoris remain, having retired to northern provinces where reservations are set aside as their exclusive property. Schools exist for Maori children and those who pursue higher learning are said to rival white students.
Shelton and Lowe of Manilla held a Duroc Jersey hog sale at the Big Four barns in Shelbyville Indiana fifty head sold for two thousand three hundred forty seven dollars. The top price paid for one hog was two hundred eighty dollars by John Stark of Rushville.
Chicago and East Buffalo report a full commodity and livestock snapshot. Wheat and corn futures move with May and July contracts, and cash markets show varied red and white corn, hard red winter, spring wheat readings. Hogs and cattle receipts frame dealer quotes for prime fat steers and good to choice heifers while sheep lambs and calves show steady ranges.
In Lafayette Indiana on February 1 Barney O'Brien, a venerable First ward resident, carried for his dying wife as their home burned after a faulty chimney ignited the blaze. Firemen rescued them both, but the couple were left destitute by the incident.
Miss Theresa Wilder threw a lighted lamp at her roommate Miss Bessie Lane during a dispute in Danville Illinois. The lamp exploded and Lane was badly burned and rushed to a hospital with a slim chance of recovery. Wilder was arrested and jailed in default of bond awaiting medical and legal outcomes.
Mrs Elizabeth Custer widow of General George A Custer says a Bronzville New York project will be a home for ambitious girls. She will act as chaperon and charges nominal entrance fees so residents feel independent. Construction will begin when weather allows.
New York February 1. Officials of the American Ice Company report an ample ice season for 1908. The company holds a larger surplus than could be carried over from 1906 and says cold weather for three weeks would ensure harvestable ice for next summer's needs.
Richmond Indiana February 1 An order was issued prohibiting betting on the February 10 Republican primary and posters showing election bets were removed. The action marks a novelty in the Hoosier State with bets treated as forbidden on the election.
In Laurel Nebraska near Sioux City Iowa a tainted meat outbreak has killed James Follitte's son William sixteen and later Mary six. The father is dying and the mother critically ill as funeral plans proceed. The illness is identified as promatine poisoning from tainted meat.
The regular army uses bugle calls instead of drums for routine signaling. Drums break easily and are hard to mend in the field, and are useless when wet. The bugle offers a clearer sound and can be heard at greater distances.
A clipped advertisement claims Lax-Digest is available through druggists and offered directly on receipt of price in 10c and 25c tablet sizes. It emphasizes insisting on the product stamped L-D and states preparation by a single source.
A vintage advert touts Dr Shoop Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for tickling coughs in infants and adults. It praises a lung healing shrub extract named The Sacred Herb by Spaniards and claims no opium or harsh ingredients are used.
Notice announces incorporation of The George H. Paul Company in Washington Iowa with principal office in Washington County. It describes business to buy sell lease real estate nationwide plus related activities, capital stock 850000 including 25000 preferred and 25000 common, and twenty year term from December 31 1907. Board of five directors, annual meetings first Monday January, officer structure, quorum, and liability limits. Signed January 6 1908 by listed organizers.
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