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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1909

Page

6

Paid in Full Coming to Graham Opera House Tomorrow

J E Lemmon receives a letter from Johnnie Miller praising Paid in Full, the production set to appear at the Graham Opera House in Washington Iowa tomorrow night. Miller notes the play’s strong reception in St Joseph and its natural, convincing portrayal of everyday life.

Mer. J. E. Lemmon Opera House Johnnie Miller Rock Island-Frisco St. Joe J. E. Lemmon Mgr Graham Opera House Washington Iowa St. Joseph Astor Theatre New York Grand Opera House Chicago

Absent-minded Shopper Recovers Lost List at Candy Store

A bemused man at a local candy shop frantically searched for a shopping list he misplaced. After a humorous back and forth with a clerk, he recalls his final purchase two pounds of chocolate creams, expressing relief and gratitude. Also, Mr and Mrs S A Walker return to Ainsworth after visiting the J M Walker home in town.

A. B. Lewis Mrs. S. A. Walker Ainsworth J. M. Walker

Outing Magazine February highlights travel and profiles

The February issue features art icles on California as a national resort destination Pioneer Woman of the West Chicago families Second Class Trip into Spain and Spain life Truck Farming in Georgia valuable for Americans seeking farming livelihoods Orphan of Sourdough City a vivid Alaska tale by Robert Dunn with strong illustrations and Roy Dunn's graphic storytelling.

American Riviera Charles F. Holder California West Agnes C. Laut Chicago Spain E. C. Allen Europe Georgia E. P. Powell Powell Sourdough City Robert Dunn Alaska Roy Dunn

Paper from Cornstalks Debate Prompts Funding Shift

Washington February 5. In the house Representative Mann charged waste of funding for testing paper making plants. Representative Cole urged 20000 for experiments in cornstalk paper. Representative Scott called the cornstalk idea chimerical though feasible, while an amendment to fund 10000 for breeding fibrous plants was adopted.

Scott Washington Bureau of Plant Industry Mann Cole

Women in Secret Service Fight White Slave Trade

Three women employed by the federal government are gathering evidence in New Orleans against individuals accused of being involved in the white slave traffic. Fannie Ruddy is in custody and additional arrests are expected.

New Orleans Fannie Ruddy

Governors Confer Lake States Tax Vessels

Governor Deneen attended a Lake States governors conference in Chicago at Governor Warner of Michigan's invitation. The meeting focuses on taxation of vessels and is to be held today.

Lake States Springfield Til Deneen Chicago Warner Michigan

Forest Service Under Fire in Agricultural Debate

Washington reports on the forest service during the agricultural appropriation discussion. Representatives Mondell Smith Cook and Mann assail perceived extravagance and alleged fee extraction from miners stockmen and farmers. Smith cites a 10 cent fee on beehives. They accuse Pinchot of aiming to secure Wilson's cabinet post.

Washington Forest Service Mondell Smith Cook Gifford Pinchot Wilson Mann West

Weather Forecast for Midwest Regions

Illinois and Indiana expect rain and colder conditions. Lower Michigan will see rain and snow. Wisconsin and Iowa face rain and snow as colder air moves in.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Report Winter Wheat and Live Stock Prices

Chicago markets show winter wheat prices by sample with No 2 red at 1.11 to 1.123, No 3 red 1.09 to 1.11, and oats at 50 to 58 cents. Live stock receipts include hogs 42,000, cattle 9,000, and sheep 8,000 with varied price ranges, plus East Buffalo and Elgin Butter Market updates detailing slow markets and current dairy prices.

Chicago Western Fed East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y Elgin

Local residents depart for travels and meetings

J. F. A. Taylor left for Addy enraat ville last evening to attend to business and return home today. Miss Helen Stewart departed for Des Moines to visit her friend Miss Hazel Webb. H. E. Miller of West Chester after a day in Washington was a passenger homeward last evening.

J. FL. A. Taylor Tor Addyenraatville Helen Stewart Des Moines Hazel Webb H. E. Miller West Chester Washington

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