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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1907

Page

6

GIFT FOR GROSVENOR No lawyers barred in Grosvenor tribute

A plan to honor Ohio Representative Charles H. Grosvenor as he leaves after twenty years of service includes a fund of over 1000 dollars for a testimonial. The piece notes expected reception and the contrast with a Brownsville Texas riot inquiry and Alger’s sorrowful war desk hours as the Senate debates testimony and presidential authority.

Blackburn Alger Charles W. Arthur m Charles HH. Grosvenor Grosvenor Albert Douglas Crosvenor Brownsville Tex Senate Committee On Military Affairs Foraker Rie Kentucky Senate

A Woman at Forty: Powers, Experience, and Youthful Vigor

The passage states a woman around forty embodies peak character and intellect, having gained experience and judgment while not yet fully distant from youth, allowing sympathy even to its wild vagaries. It portrays forty as the height of feminine strength and discernment.

Palmer Named for State Encampment Commander in Iowa

A veterans group nominates Colonel D. J. Palmer for Department Commander at the Iowa State Encampment in Dubuque. Palmer, famed for wounds and valor from Shiloh onward, is praised as a big hearted, jovial leader who sang by campfires and served with the 8th and 25th Iowa Infantry. Committee members J. J. Kellogg and J. W. Morton urge early consideration.

Dubuque Iowa D. J. Palmer G. White Department of Iowa Palmer Washington County Pennsylvania Eighth Iowa Infantry Shiloh Dave Palmer Washington, D. C Ile Twenty-Fifth Iowa Volunteer Infantry Chicasaw Bayou Arkansas Post Serge Vicksburg Jackson Lookout Mountain Mission Ridge Roswell Gap Taylor's Ridge Dalton Resaca Dallas Peachtree Creek Shanty Kenasaw Mountain Marietta Atlanta Jonesboro Ringgold Georgia Sherman Savannah Columbia S. C Johnston J. J. Kellogg J. W. Morton

Soaking Food for Livestock Says Mixed Results

The article notes soaking and grinding vary by species. Horses benefit from moistened grain and bran when working hard, while cattle show Sorel mouth soreness with very dry corn fed long term. Pigs and sheep have differing responses, with cereals often improved by soaking. Professor Thomas Shaw.

Professor Thomas Shaw

New Cure for Epilepsy Claims From Watertown Man

J B Watterman of Watertown Ohio writes that his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr King's New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. The pills are sold as a general cleanser and life giving tonic at Stewart's drug store for 25 cents.

J. B. Watterman Watertown

Foley's Kidney Cure Cures Back Ache and Kidney Trouble

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes he improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims two bottles brought improvement and five cured him completely and now works to support life insurance. The ad asserts Foley's Kidney Cure treats back ache and all kidney and bladder troubles and is sold by all druggists.

James Donahue New Britain, Conn Foley al Druggists

Minnesota road building drives Missouri interest

Mayor Harry M. Rubey of Macon, Missouri, traveled from Minneapolis to report a Minnesota road system. He describes a narrow ten to twelve foot roadbed with railroad grade embankments that stay smooth and hard, resisting rain and offering clear sightlines for safety at a steady seventeen miles per hour.

Harry M. Rubey Macon Minneapolis Minnesota Iowa Mr. Rubey Missouri Hirton

Long Distance Auto Route Debates in 19th Century Plans

Harper's Weekly urges a Good Roads movement for a 500 mile automobile highway from the Schuylkill river to Pittsburgh costing 3 to 3 0 million. The Philadelphia Public Ledger favors restoring and extending the Cumberland road, praised for military era solidity and Roman comparisons.

Harper's Weekly Good Roads League Schuylkill River Pittsburg Philadelphia Public Ledger Newsper Europe

Macadam Road Care Emphasized By Good Roads Magazine

Proper maintenance prevents rapid deterioration of macadam roads. Neglect leads to pieces soon after completion, while prompt repairs extend road life. European maintenance practices are praised as a model for the United States, highlighting the need for ongoing upkeep and adequate funding to avoid rebuilding costs.

Good Roads Magazine

Rivalry of Pittsburg millionaires in New York mansions

The piece traces a clash among Pittsburgh magnates as they expand in New York. Carnegie pioneered a grand Fifth Avenue house, Schwab followed with a larger West Side estate, and Frick now buys the Lenox Library site between Seventieth and Seventy-First streets for a multimillion dollar residence.

Pittsburg New York City Carnegie Upper Fifth Avenue Schwab Frick Lenox Library Seventieth Seventy-First Streets

Called Convocation for Cyrus Chapter 13 R A M

A called convocation of Cyrus chapter No 13 Royal Arch Masons will occur Friday evening February 1 after the Washington lodge No 26 regular meeting. The event focuses on Royal Arch degree work and invites a large attendance from companions. Charles A. Dewey H P.

Cyrus R. A. M. Funday Royal Arch Washington Lodge No Charles A. Dewey H. P

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad Lure In Fortadi Iowa

An advertisement notes Mr August Sherpe, overseer of the poor, praising Dr King s New Life Pills. The copy claims the product treats biliousness and constipation and guarantees results. It lists Stewart s Pharmacy as the seller for 25 cents.

August Sherpe Ular Overseer of the Fortadison Iowa

Tipton Livery Barn Horse Auction This Saturday

Lem Cherry and Chas Brown announce a sale at Tipton's livery barn on February 2 1907 from 20 to 25 farm horses. N T Reynolds acts as clerk for the auction.

Tipton’s Lem. Cherry Chas. Brown N. T. Reynolds

Wise counsel from South

J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee advises sufferers with back and kidney trouble to try Electric Bitters. He claims lasting relief after a short course and says he was completely cured. Sold under guarantee at Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents.

J. R. Blankenship Beck Tenn Stewart's Pharmacy

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