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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
4
Justice Ling refused to bar the public from Evelyn Thaw's Paris tale in the Thaw trial. District Attorney Jerome objected to Evelyn Thaw telling the story, but the judge overruled the objection and Evelyn began her account.
Philadelphia January Supreme Court declaration finds the two cent railway fare unconstitutional. The decision marks a significant setback for rail transportation policy in the state and prompts potential reform discussions among lawmakers and riders.
A large crowd gathered at the Ropers farm northeast of the city on Friday to bid Mrs. and Mr. Ropers farewell before their move to Illinois. Guests enjoyed social games and a token gift of fine silverware.
The circle will meet Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs J H Stewart. On Friday night January 24 the Court of Honor holds a basket supper with each member bringing a well filled basket and inviting three friends. A program will be rendered. The Merry Maids were entertained at Miss Rose McGugins Saturday evening with games and refreshments.
The Navajo club will meet with Mrs. J L Brookhart Wednesday afternoon.
Elva Babcock seven dies after being struck by a passenger train in Iowa City on Saturday afternoon. She was crossing a track with two sisters when a freight blocked the other track and the locomotive struck her on the head, causing a skull fracture. She died at Mercy hospital at 10:30 p.m.
Abe Pearson delivered an 840 pound hog to a local buyer and an ad is promised Wednesday night. John McCartney returned Saturday ill with lagrippe after travel. Miss Maybelle Johnson and Miss Pearl Gardner visited at Ainsworth. Mrs Pearl Gardner from Newton arrives for a few days. M Y Wallace returns from Oklahoma City with news of his son Will’s progress.
Rent notice for the S E McKee property on E Main Street directed to J A Y Ashby. The brief item records a rental offering and the contact person for inquiries.
The Cornell Widow features light verse and jokes with playful bulk, noting the “Man of Giegledorf” poem as especially footless. A Missouri credulity remark accompanies a short humorous exchange about a fluffy shirtwaist and a clerk’s hearing, reflecting campus humor of the era.
A satirical verse about Johnny and a buzzing saw leads to the Widow severing ties with John. The piece spreads nationwide, with another poem about Eb and Flo becoming a traveling, provocative sensation. The collection draws extra praise as it circulates, described as a pursuing nightmare by college journalism.
An aide arrives saluting to report the moving picture machine is out of order causing the battle to be postponed. The general curses softly and orders cease fire as the line relaxes.
A farmer reports raising sweet crisp celery on dry soil at Long Island station No 2 with light soil and 64 feet elevation. Using barnyard manure and occasional irrigation, the crop outperforms expectations and competes with the best, as noted by H. B. Fullerton in American Cultivator. Studies at No 1 and No 2 stations will continue to grow celery, as it sells well and is an excellent variety.
The Los Angeles Times reports a new par ental school on Los Feliz road near the Los Angeles river opening Jan 31. The $14 000 building and $10 000 land cost will house eight to fourteen year old truants with no belts bars guards or uniforms. Pupils spend half the day in class and the rest outdoors in farm like surroundings designed to aid reform.
A. D. Shamel notes that untapped US regions with suitable soil and climate can boost tobacco production. He explains that seed from different regions can alter plant type, but selective self fertilization and careful seed selection can preserve uniform varieties true to type year after year, citing Florida Sumatra seed in Connecticut valley as a case.
Field mice commonly damage blackberries raspberries grapes currants gooseberries and strawberries with winter mulching and plant shelter attracting mobs of mice. Fallen leaves and snow shelter mice that girdle green stems and dead canes left uncut and weed growth raise attack risk. Clean surrounding areas and use utmost care to limit damage.
A heavy application of barnyard manure during winter benefits asparagus beds after old stalks and trash are removed. The manure enriches the soil and supports new growth for the coming season.
George W. Johnson of St Augustine Florida is constructing a twenty foot long shell made entirely of newspapers. The craft will have ten watertight compartments and a deck of paper mosaic outside, intended to carry a copy of every US daily. Work begins once enough papers arrive.
President L Clark Seelye urges shortening entrance requirements to ease access for poor girls and reduce delay in graduation. He warns heavy study burdens delay family life and threaten health, noting wealthier classes often gain admission while intellectual ability may be lacking.
A Lenoxdale Mass. bear owned by P. J. Tyre is being trained for a bear hunt planned in North Adams Mass. Tyre doubts the average sportsman may lack courage and warns mothers to keep children indoors and farmers to watch stock on hunt day. Rural Berkshire residents react cautiously to the proposal.
Ina Marie Brinton Valerius 28 died January 5 1908 in Kansas City after peritonitis following a Kansas visit. Born near Stuart June 30 1879 she studied at Drake University and led elocution classes at Stuart. She married Michael Valerius October 21 1903 and lived in Hoisington and Florence Kansas. Funeral at Stuart M E Church conducted by Rev Miller with hymns by Murray Genung Gray and Baker. She was a beloved daughter sister wife and mother to her little son.
The funeral drew mourners including Mr Valerius's mother Mrs Valerius, his brother Henry Valerius of Trenton Missouri, Mrs Tarrant of Florence Kansas, Mrs Ed Kennell of Keota, and Joseph Bathurst of Casey, leaving a large vacancy in the hearts of those who loved her.
The Friday publication of the Modern Woodmen lodge officers failed to include Arch McCulley as elected banker. The omission leaves the official roster incomplete and may affect member records and acknowledgments.
F. Parrish remains seriously ill with la grippe after the poultry show. Doctors hope the worst is over as Floyd Singleton and Ethel Smith receive a license to wed today.
Our store offers Smith's Baking Powder made by a top manufacturer to ensure superior quality. Though pricier to produce, it guarantees better quality than competing powders and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. A pound costs 25 cents. Celery, sweet potatoes, and dried fruit values highlight the Money Saving Store.
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