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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1908

Page

8

Allison's Seam Senator's Record in Old-Time Costume

A column from February 10 profiles Senator Allison of Iowa nearing 79, long in office, facing a potential re election bid by Gov Cummins with Republican bets weighing whether to challenge him. It discusses Roosevelt era civil service debates, Taft for president, and public notices about appointments amid party dynamics.

Senate Arles W. Arthur J Allison Iowa Allison Cam Alberts Metington Cummins Hawkeye Ndt King Alabama Morgan Lowa Roose Taft Ohio Tlers Buckeye Len Foraker Foraker Tary Knox Pen Pennsylvania Roosevelt Elyce Commission Keifer Omar Dwer Michigan Gen Keifer Paynew York Dale Pittsburg Man Tawney Minnesports

Special Purpose Shoes in American Trotters

A discussion by William Dickson on advanced farriery outlines preferred shoeing methods for American harness horses. It argues for minimizing knife work, emphasizes correct hoof angle through profile inspection, and highlights specialized shoes such as scoop toe rollers for fore feet and hind foot calipers to balance gait while reducing forging.

William Dickson America Russell Imal

Hogs In Cattle Lots Feeding Practices Revealed

Fifty Ohio cattle feeders were surveyed on hog feeding methods in cattle feed lots. Only ten fed anything other than corn to the hogs that scavenged grain from steers’ droppings. The remaining thirty five fed no additional feed or provided corn. B. B. Carmichael.

Ohio B. B. Carmichael

Arabian Alfalfa Shown Better Yields In Tests

New Arabian alfalfa varieties show superior performance in tests across the country. In Mecca California the Arabian yielded twelve cuttings in a year versus eight for the ordinary type, while in Chico California it produced seven cuttings compared with five for the standard variety.

Mecca Cal Chico

Local residents visit town and travel on weekend

Win Smouse and Ott Patterson of near Lexington were business callers. Mr and Mrs Win Eyestone of near Crawfordsville visited city. Mrs Bert Sands of Ainsworth is staying with Amos Keller. Several locals from Wayland Havre Wyman Oskaloosa Crawfordsville and Brighton passed through for business or social calls. An upcoming Burlington and Washington high school debate is announced for Friday evening with a 25 cent admission.

Ott Patterson Lexington Mrs. Win Eyestone Crawfordsville Bert Sands Ainsworth Amos Keller Ben Eicher Peter Wyse Chris Schantz Wayland J. A. Hillhouse Havre W. C. Huston Wyman Muscatine Joseph Porter John Swisher Brighton J. D. Glasgow Burlington Washington

Kill and suicide in Scranton jealousy motive named

Mark Moran, 22, shot and killed Lauren Herman, a married woman about 25, then shot himself in the body. Police believe jealousy prompted the crime and attempted suicide.

Self Scranton Mark Moran Lauren Herman

Ex Sheriff and Ex Jailor Acquitted in Conspiracy Case

Peoria February 10 Ex Sheriff D B Potter and ex Jailor W E Peters were acquitted in the circuit court of conspiracy to defraud the county by charging double for prisoner care in the indicted case.

Peoria D. EB. Potter W. E. Peters

Explosion damages spaghetti factory in St. Louis

A bomb exploded at the Vito Viviano & Bros spaghetti factory at 115 Biddle Street, shattering ten front panes and badly damaging the facade. The Viviano brothers and their families, who lived upstairs, were uninjured.

St. Louis Vito Viviano & Bros Biddle Street Viviano Brothers

Coroner rules Cassell shot Mills in Quincy area

Coroner Chenworth delivers verdict charging Emory Cassell with the fatal shooting of Thomas Mills near Quincy on Friday. Mills lay dead while Cassell, injured, was found in a bogey. a sheriff’s warrant followed and Cassell was jailed in Spencer.

Quincy Ind Chenworth Emory Cassell Thomas Mills Cassell Mills Spencer

Young Man Loses Limbs in Train Jumping Accident

Seymour Indiana February 10 Charles Rucker aged seventeen lost both legs below the knees when struck by a railway train. The youth who four years ago lost an arm in a similar accident had a mania for jumping on trains and is now in critical condition.

Seymour Ind Charles Rucker

Adherents Plan Meeting on Free Russia During Russian Visit

In Naples on February 10, supporters of Russian revolutionary groups scheduled a meeting to advance the cause of a free Russia, amid the arrival in the harbor of the Russian squadron commanded by Admiral Stueff, expected February 77.

Russia Naples Stueff

Keep it in the Bottle: Milk Storage Advice

Guidance warns bottled milk sealed with a cap cannot absorb odors and should remain in the bottle until use, not emptied into an open dish.

New Discovery Credited By Grimesland Man

George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina says Dr. King's New Discovery saved his life after consumption nearly brought him to a jump off place. He reports improvement after one bottle and full recovery after twelve. trial bottle free. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents and 1.00.

Shallenberrer Dr. King George Moore Grimesland N. C Stewart's

Dowagine City Bank Closes After 50 Years in Dowagine

The City Bank of Dowagine Michigan has been closed. Capitalized at 50000 dollars, it operated as Lyle Gage & Co for four years as a private bank. Frank W. Lyle serves as president. The bank was founded nearly fifty years ago.

Dowagine Bank Dowagine Mich City Bank of City Bank Lyle, Gage & Co Frank W. Lyle

Wilson, IBMW founder, dies after Kansas City shooting

John T. Wilson, president and founder of the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, dies after being shot Wednesday night by his brother-in-law. Police pursue Frank Engleman of Kansas City, who had been released on bond, under a new warrant.

St. Louis John T. Wilson International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Frank Engleman Kansas City

Glass workers to meet manufacturers over wage scale

Pittsburg Feb 10 The executive board and wage committee of the National Association of Cutters and Flatteners, affiliated with the Glass Workers, decide to meet window glass manufacturers using band machines in the city next Thursday to fix a wage scale.

Pittsburg National Association of Cutters and Flatteners Glass Workers’ Tract

Swift and Officials Plan New Portland Packing Plant

L. A. Swift and a delegation from his Chicago packing firm arrive in Portland to finalize plans for a new packing plant with an estimated cost above 35.5 million dollars.

L. A. Swift Chicago Portland Ore

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