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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1907

Page

3

Closing Out Sale at Bardolph Farm Near Ainsworth

A closing out auction by Teeter Lathrop and Col Faires of Bardolph Ill occurs February 7 1907 at 10 am on the N Ff Wood farm eight miles NW of Ainsworth Nebraska. The sale lists 15 head of horses and mules 120 hogs 20 cattle farm implements houses furniture and more with terms 12 months on sums over 10 and 6 percent discount for cash. Lunch provided on site and property to be removed only after terms are met.

Teeter Poland Plymouth Rock Deere Canton Milwaukee

Owner asserts control over plans and specifications line

The speaker states that only a complete set of plans and specifications will be accepted and emphasizes that this is the line of goods. The contact number 213 is noted, and a signature Teod-3t H. J. Ross appears.

H. J. Ross

Iowa House Makes Livestock Freight Rate Cuts The bill seeks staged reductions in livestock freight rates.

Des Moines reports the Iowa House approved measures amid a slate of general interest items. Morning Stewart proposed a 25 percent cut for 10 miles or less, 20 percent for 100 to 150 miles, and 10 percent for longer distances, with immediate effect while preserving current classifications. Additional bills addressed include prohibiting baseball on Decoration Day, abolishing state printer and binder offices, expanding Cedar Rapids superior court powers, and requiring railroad commission approval for stock increases. The house also passed a Moore bill enabling surety firms to count net surplus in bonds and Clarke’s plan for special elections in new townships.

Des Moines Iowa M Morning Stewart Washington McAllister Miller Moore Cedar Rapids

Firemen Battle Over Coupling At Panama Tank Fire

Firemen fought over the coupling during a blaze that destroyed Panama Iowa’s water tank used for fire and domestic supply. The single hose unit arrived quickly but there was no hose to reach the tank, and the water in the main was frozen. The fire started from an oil stove used to thaw pipes and caused total loss.

Panama Iowa

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington DC dispatch

Special to The Evening Journal reports snow and warmer weather upcoming in Iowa with a forecast for today and tomorrow. Snow is expected tonight followed by a warmer trend through Wednesday.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa

Changes in English Orthography of the Lord’s Prayer Across Centuries

The excerpt traces how the Lord’s Prayer evolved in English from 1258 to 1641, showing shifts in spelling, vocabulary, and syntax. It presents sample versions from A D 1258, 1530, 1582, 1641, and notes the broader linguistic drift in pronunciation and writing.

J Ross Promotes House Building Service with Contact

A handyman advertises self described house construction work offering unspecified plans or specifications and provides contact as Tel. 213 and hours 7 to 3. Includes initials HH and signature J Ross.

J. Ross

Marble monument planned for James Cullen grave in Iowa

Charles City reports reveal a costly marble shaft to mark the grave of James Cullen, the wife murderer and lynching victim. His will provides 330 dollars for the tomb, lists no mention of his former wife’s fortune or potential children, and leaves property to brothers and sisters.

Charles City Iowa James Cullen Cedar River

Wild Cat Attacks Chopper Near Dubuque

P Wauman a woodchopper near Zollicoffer lake ten miles above Dubuque is under a physician care after a wildcat attack. The animal sprang from a tree and clawed his shoulders and neck until beaten off with a stick. The cat fled into timber. wild or bobcats have not been seen on the Iowa side for years, believed to have crossed from Wisconsin. Nearby near Hazel Green Wisconsin a mine engineer was also attacked in a boiler room and beaten off with an iron bar.

Dubuque P. Wauman Zollicoffer Lake Wauman Lowa Wiconsin Hazel Green Wis

Dr Shoop's Croup Cure Promises Quick Relief

A 20 minute claim for stopping croup with a sweet syrup called Dr Shoop's Croup Cure. It targets croup only and is sold by J H Stewart, emphasizing safety and pleasant taste with no other cures claimed.

Fatal Factory Shafting Accident in Coulter

Charles E. Brown foreman at Coulter Disc factory in Galesburg Iowa died after his jacket sleeve was caught in overhead shafting. His body was shredded by pulleys as clothing tore away, and he expired within twenty minutes despite rapid release.

Galesburg Iowa Coulter Disc Charles E. Brown

Remarkable claim for Electric Bitters cure story

Wm A Fertwell of Lucama New York reports he felt as if rising from the grave after taking under three bottles of Electric Bitters. He says his Bright's disease with diabetes stage has been halted, including long standing liver and bladder troubles. Guaranteed at Stewart's Pharmacy. Price 50 cents.

Wm. A. Fertwell Lucama N. Y Bright Stewart’s Pharmacy

County road supervisor exonerated in ivy poisoning case

Ralph Ewing sued B F Coe for 10000 damages after ivy poison from clearing a weed patch. Scott county jury found the supervisor not responsible, ruling the employer caused the incident and awarding no damages after a spirited trial Friday in Davenport Iowa ed 5.

Davenport Iowa Scott County Ralph Ewing B. F. Coe Ewing Coe

Farms to Rent by J A Y Ashby 88 tf

Public notice seeks farms available for rent of all sizes. Contact J A Y Ashby at 88 tf for immediate arrangements.

J. A. Y. Ashby

Local residents make brief visits across towns

C A McWilliams rode east on the Rock Island this morning. Mrs. Dwight Norton left for Iowa City for a few days with Miss Mary Sueppel. Mrs. Otho Hemmelreich arrived from the Junction for a visit with John Malin. Rev S K Coates went to Muscatine to visit his daughter Mrs Waymack. Mr and Mrs T Smith traveled to Oskaloosa to visit daughter Mrs Stanley Logan for a few days.

Dwight Norton Iowa City Mary Sueppel Otho Hemmelreich Canada Junction John Malin S. K. Coates Muscatine Waymack T. Smith Oskaloosa Stanley Logan

Judge Willcockson Impresses Mahaska County Bar

Judge K. Willcockson, filling December term and substituting for Judge Scott, addressed the Mahaska county bar after term completion. He praised the bar, noted smooth court procedure, and predicted strong community approval as people come to know him. He is seen as firm yet courteous and well liked off the bench.

Oskaloosa K. &. Willcockson Scott Mahaska County Willcockson Thim

Lax-ets Candy Tablets Sold for Constipation Relief

If constipated or bilious use Lax-ets a gentle laxative candy. Each tablet is toothsome and pleasant with no gripping or pain. Sold by J. H. Stewart in lithographed metal boxes priced at 5 and 26 cents for pocket use.

J. H. Stewart

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Hanan Waukerz Frank L, Wilson C. W. Jackson Dougherty Bros Clothiers Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Stewart Weather Forecast A. LD Heune Hevene Yves Heven Earth A. Uv Wild Cat C. A. McWilliams Rock Island New York D. A. Chalmers Goodyear J. A. Harwood South Side
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