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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
4
Judge Wilcockson released the assignments for a busy term with both jury and non jury cases. Notable entries include Morrison vs Miller for January 25, various probate and civil actions, and numerous quieting title and decree cases. A fire alarm near Keck greenhouse proved a false alarm. fire company stood down after investigation.
Des Moines reports former auditor B F Carroll announces his candidacy for Iowa governor. The Bloomfield Republican notes Carroll’s year as editor and publisher before taking office and outlines support and timing. Iowa City confirms the Iowa university athletic board will send a delegate to Marshalltown for the baseball scheduling conference with Coach Marc Catlin representing the Hawkeye board.
Court matters disposed of yesterday and today include cases dismissed by plaintiff without prejudice, waivers of trial notices, amendments to petitions pending, and decrees. Notable items involve Amy Scofield, Martin Swift, and Mary Johnson cases with leave to amend or new petitions, and sale or deed orders for several Long and Cannon-related matters.
The Cyrus chapter No. 13 R. A. M. holds a regular convocation Friday evening January 10, 1908 at 7:15 for business. After a short session Washington lodge No. 26 will open work on first degree. Full attendance requested by Geo. G. Kerr H. P. John H. Steck W. M.
John Titterington announces a large closing out sale set for Wednesday January 22. The event highlights substantial discounts on remaining stock and promises limited quantities.
London writer M. A. P. asks where crystallized diamonds go after entering the market. He argues diamonds rarely wear out, are kept in strong demand, and stolen stones quickly reenter circulation, fueling a vast, circular market.
The domestic cat likely descends from the Egyptian cat domesticated over 3,000 years ago and venerated in cities and preserved after death. The cat was domesticated in Europe more than 2,000 years ago.
The essay notes St. Kitts and neighboring Leeward islands suffer foreign landlordism as sugar plantations decline. It describes the harbor at Basse-Terre as shallow and infested with man eating sharks up to twenty feet, offering tourists a dramatic harpooning experience.
The Vienna showcases the bakery's goods with a large assortment of cookies available. G. W. Eckerman traveled to West Chester for a brief business trip. A directors meeting of the Poultry association is set for Friday evening at W. D. Shearer's office with all members urged to attend.
The piece notes a family dispute where Henry James Sr. is mocked by his son the novelist, with a sharp quip about mashed potatoes. E. L. Godkin's letters are cited as the source for the exchange, highlighting a personal vignette from American literary history.
A fragment from a St Louis Post-Dispatch piece notes a speaker blaming a father for overbearing control. The speaker, addressing Willie and Lulu-Me, claims their father watches them closely, implying strict discipline and a shared family dynamic.
State Tax Commissioner Robert Shields says enough data has come in to indicate Michigan railroads will face their highest average levy since the tax commission was organized.
Under Sheriff W A Scott and Deputy W M Arnold of Greenville Texas take charge of Nolan and O Brien two men accused of Beardsley lafe robbery. The prisoners captured at Ottumwa arrive in Greenville to face charges with Texas law imposing death or twenty five years.
Fresh peanut crisp at the Vienna. Read Smith's ad and to check a cold quickly, get from your druggist some little Candy cold Tablets called Preventics. Druggists everywhere are dispensing Preventics as safe and effective. Taken at the sneeze stage it will prevent pneumonia bronchitis la grippe. Good for feverish children. 48 Preventics 25 cents, Trial Boxes 5 cents. Sold by J. H. Stewart.
All persons with fowls to enter must present their names this week to F. F. Parrish as entry time closes Saturday night.
C H Dittmer will hold a public sale on the N F Wood place near Ainsworth on February 5 1908. The notice appears in the local Herald.
A promotional paragraph touts OUR PAN CAKE FLOUR as delicious and convenient with good taste. It highlights OUR DRIED FRUITS as fine quality and priced attractively. The note encourages customers to cut out old credit laws and try OUR CASH WAY as a money saver.
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