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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
4
Ohio Farmer outlines a bisulphide fumigation method to kill grain weevils in bins including dosages by bin volume, safety precautions to avoid explosions, and notes on not harming grain. It advises sealing cracks, closing vents, and repeating treatment every six weeks to two months if needed.
The 1906 corn crop stands as the largest ever raised, with notes that early feeding uses were planned before cribbing, placing the yield within reach of high production estimates and market needs.
A Manchester Courier account recalls a forty year old seagull shooting trip where a monster angel shark surfaced and was shot at close range. The shark rolled on its back, sank after a second volley, and is described as large with a belching air bladder, sparking jokes about sea serpent fabrications.
A plan to construct a 150 mile macadam road from the city of El Paso east to the county line is outlined with trees centered on the highway and driveways on both sides.
Martin Swift Sr. died at 8 25 AM after a brief cerebral hemorrhage in east Washington. Born November 12 1828 in County Galway Ireland he came to America in 1848 and settled near Troy New York before marriage. Survived by his wife six sons three daughters and siblings with services Wednesday at 10 AM in the Catholic church with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.
George Iluff a Milwaukee brakeman fell under the train Saturday night two and a half miles east of Nahant. He was dragged and bodies parts were found along the track. He died at 5 30 Sunday morning after being treated at Muscatine hospital. He was 23 and from Ottumwa. The front brakeman Mr Huff survived the crash.
After dissolving the partnership, the firm asks all debtors to call and settle at once and requests any bills against them to be presented promptly. 76-46.
An insidious danger from kidney trouble may lead to fatal illness before symptoms appear. Use Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
Word arrived yesterday of the death of Mrs. A R Malcom formerly of this city and Bauclaire Pennsylvania where she had lived eight years. Cause was paralysis after long illness. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from the residence with interment in Hauclatre.
Leo McKoon, Bert McKoon's son, fractured his thigh after slipping on Cherry's pond. Dave Custer carried him to town shortly after the accident. The injury is serious and painful, but latest reports say he is progressing as well as could be expected.
J. R. Blankenship of Beck Tennessee touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble. He notes initial relief after the first bottle and full cure after several bottles, recommending the remedy with strong certainty. Sold under guarantee at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents.
Jonn N. Dodd announces purchase of the E. G. Norton dray wagon and immediate readiness to perform all dray work.
Will Bennett went to Riverside on business. Remps Hampsner spent Sunday with friends in Brighton. George DeLong of Moline visited the city. John Beanne left for Fairfield for a funeral. Mrs Samuel McCleery went to Sandwich Illinois to visit relatives. Miss Pear Slauser returned to Columbus Junction after holidays. Howard Jeffrey arrived on the Rock Island to visit his parents. Bunk Ralston returned home in West Chester after visiting friends. Mrs E R Low and daughter Cora of Keota visit West Chester before heading home. Miss Lillian Patton returned to Grinnell for school. Miss Teresa Swift returned to Richland after illness and death of her uncle Martin Swift and will take Byron Vastine to Chicago.
The article cites a charm from October involving elder wood kept on the body for epilepsy cure and protection, plus a belief that elder usage as punishment could hinder a child’s growth. It notes the ritual requires precise steps and objects, with caution about when not followed.
Petition seeks reopening of a disputed election case within the A O U W in Washington Iowa. The motion accuses witnesses and officials of graft and cites alleged improprieties, proposing new testimony and witnesses from fictional locales to cast doubt on the prior ruling.
John Kemp of East Otsfield Maine recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve to treat chilblains and other skin ailments. He notes good results for fever sores, ulcers, piles, burns, wounds, frost bites and related conditions. Available at Stewart's pharmacy for 25 cents.
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