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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
2
In a Washington dispatch from February, Republicans push a bill to set up a seven member commission to settle interstate commerce disputes, while Democrats oppose. The piece surveys past tariff battles from 1887 to 1898, noting party shifts, landmark bills, and electoral outcomes shaping tariff policy.
R G Tun and Co Weekly Review notes small shifts in the commercial picture. Grains hold, railway earnings show slight gains, and leading industries employ more workers. Iron and steel stay healthier than last week though new contracts remain cautious with many orders under negotiation.
Monroe Michigan February 8 Luke Robert fifteen son of Albert Robert farmer five miles north of town was found frozen in a straw stack on the farm. He was troubled with heart failure and is believed to have crawled into the stack and died after being attacked by it.
St Louis president Hedges announces the outright purchase of the release of pitcher Waddell from Philadelphia. The move clears the way for Waddell to join the St Louis American League club in St Louis on February 8.
The Iowa Democratic state central committee unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing William J. Bryan. Police wire transmitted the action to Bryan. The note is dated Des Moines Iowa February 8.
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin and Michigan and Iowa. It notes partly cloudy skies with light snow flurries in the extreme north and slowly rising temperatures across Wisconsin and Iowa. Michigan is partly cloudy.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show mixed wheat corn oats and pork and cattle futures with May wheat around 97 to 98 and July 28 percent. Live stock prices in Buffalo list steady cattle and higher sheep with lambs near 6.25 to 6.50 and hogs around 4.90 to 4.95.
A brief item notes home remedy tips and methods to pare or trim plants and herbs for preservation. It highlights practical steps for at home use and common pitfalls to avoid.
A home recipe is promoted to treat rheumatism and kidney bladder trouble. Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla are shaken to blend a dose of one teaspoon after meals and at night. The note claims it cleanses kidneys and reduces urinary symptoms, with vegetable ingredients and claimed hospital-tested effectiveness.
In Ottumwa Iowa on a Wednesday afternoon an unknown white man assaulted C G Peterson's 11 year old daughter in the second floor Adams school building toilet room. He grabbed, threw and struck her causing head injuries and a nervous condition. Teachers delayed reporting and police began a search about half an hour later. the assailant remains at large.
Thomas D. Garrett of Boise Idaho was locked inside a refrigerator car for nine days and nights with only Irish potatoes for sustenance. He boarded the car at Ault Colorado to sleep overnight, the car was sealed and moved, and he was found in Lawton Oklahoma unable to stand. Garrett, a former resident of Doran Kansas, pleaded not to be shut inside again and sobbed when released.
Yesterday N L Hancock received two large Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels from Ft. Madison sent by Henry Kuhn. Hancock plans to sell one of the birds as a fine breed. The chickens won first premium at Keokuk and Burlington poultry shows.
Miss Florence Parrish arrived from Winfield reporting "A Modern Ananias" was well attended and very satisfactory.
Special to The Evening Journal notes Iowa weather for today and tomorrow. Snow likely tonight or Sunday with little change in temperature.
Teeter and Lathrop announce a public sale at the owner’s home 5 miles northeast of Washington on Riverside road 14 miles north of Living Lake church. Sale begins Friday February 14 at 10 a m with horses cows hogs hay corn farm machinery household goods and more. Terms credit over 10 dollars with 7 percent interest or cash with 6 percent discount. Lunch by Plains M E church. Chas Noecker H T Reynolds Clerk. 8 12
About three miles northwest of West Chester a watch with a trainer's special movement in an Alaska compound metal case and a gold plated chain with a snail shell charm was lost between the homes of J. P. Dayton and W. A. Stewart. The finder will be rewarded if the watch and chain are turned to the loser or left with W. A. Stewart or W. A. Wallace. W. BE. Auten, R. F. D 1-41.
The NEW CONTINENTAL IN CANDESCENT KEROSENE LAMP offers 100 candle power for six hours at one cent. It claims brightness superior to central drain lamps and electricity, with no smell or smoke. Demonstration available at J. G. Hise’s residence.
The rest room will be closed until the 17th for repairs and improvements. After completion, it will be in better shape for the accommodation of the ladies of the community. A local advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure, touting its safety for children and lack of opium or harsh ingredients.
Quit farming sale set for February 19 1908 at the Miller place includes farm machinery wagons and harness. Usual terms available through L B Ward.
Statistics show 75 000 Catholics in the Davenport diocese covering southern Iowa. Bishop Rt Rev James Davis presides over 138 clergymen. The region includes 154 churches eight colleges and academies one orphan asylum with 150 children and ten charitable institutions. Parishes with parochial schools enroll 4603 children.
The opera house presents Sapho featuring Miss May Hosmer, youngest star, in a praised version free from offense. Her beauty and a merited supporting cast accompany lavish costuming, especially the masked ball scene, as the well known story captivates audiences with this highly anticipated performance.
Mr and Mrs R L Young and their children travel to Monmouth Illinois for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Frew s parents Mr and Mrs R N Frew.
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