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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1909
Page
4
A New York Tribune retelling notes how nature provides protein through tropical fruits and how bread sustains appetite. It details figs dates bananas mangoes and dried banana protein content and compares vegetable and animal nutrition alongside Arctic fat consumption by Eskimos and Thlinkits.
The article explains that yellow and red rays dominate sunset coloring due to greater penetrative momentum. They travel through still air and outpace blue light, an effect intensified when the atmosphere contains particles that increase opacity.
The great bell of St Pauls London is tolled only for royal deaths and funerals the archbishop of Canterbury the bishop of London the dean of St Pauls and the lord mayor if he dies during his term. The clapper, not the bell, is moved when it is tolled.
Mrs. Cal Littlepage of Valley Junction recounted a shocking central Iowa tragedy. Cal Littlepage, a Tennessee mountaineer, killed Elmer and Mrs. Jamison during a bitter custody dispute, then shot at his wife and their infant before driving off with them. After a night on the run he killed himself as a posse closed in, leaving the infant unharmed but the family shattered.
Heavy rains flood Indian creek sending two to four feet of water through the core of Council Bluffs Iowa. An area of about 250 acres loses street and storefront access as Broadway businesses flood and the streetcar system is halted. No casualties reported though extensive monetary damage is expected.
The Iowa State Afro-American council at its eighth annual convention elected officers including President S. Joe Brown Des Moines Vice President Miss Eona Martin Ottumwa Secretary Miss Lena Williams Keosauqua Treasurer R D Smith Clinton Sergeant at arms William Thompson Ottumwa State organizer S Page Ottumwa Chaplain Rev L J Phillips Washington The next convention invite from Rev J C Reid Sioux City will likely be accepted.
Honolulu reports the arrest of two more leaders of the Japanese plantation laborers on strike over the alleged false imprisonment of T Sunoda at Weipahau plantation. Investigations show 2500 striking Japanese picketing areas near their quarters to bar non sympathizers from entering the camp. They are charged with aiding kidnaping of strike breakers.
Arthur Granville Langham former president of the Provident Life Assurance Society died in Seymour Indiana from injuries after his right hand was shattered by a cannon cracker explosion during Independence Day observances in Louisville.
Chicago on July 6 reports a quiet celebration with only thirty five accidents, mostly minor. One fatality: George Willy died when a buggy was overturned after a horse bolted frighted by a firecracker.
A cannon exploded during a Rosesvoir park celebration in Camden New Jersey killing Emma Hebel age 25 and her six week old infant. Charles Nullian 17 was fatally injured and George Houser 19 was badly hurt.
Four killed in New York and Brooklyn on July Fourth including three children, 332 injured with nine in critical condition, marking a devastating holiday record.
Three people die and several others injured in incidents connected to the Independence Day celebration in St Louis Missouri. Authorities recorded two additional fatalities from Monday with more injuries reported.
Quotation from Orison Swett Marden in Success Magazine questions whether money can equal the rewards of a trained, disciplined mind. It argues that lands and wealth pale beside an intellect expanded to grasp life’s meaning and civilization’s lessons.
In a humorous exchange cited by the Houston Post a wife confesses she would marry again if her husband died, claiming she could do better next time. The husband responds with a wry remark about optimism and life with his spouse.
Council members led by Mr Bailey of Warren Bros visit to discuss Bitulithic paving. They will tour 40 miles of Bitulithic pavement in St Louis with city Solicitor, aiming for a thorough study before decisions. Accompanying are W R Mount Fred H Smith Archie McCulley and John Davidson.
Advert says people with kidney or bladder symptoms should start Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to stop pain and irregularities, strengthen the organs, and avoid Bright's disease. Warns not to disregard early signs, from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
The Rev. Joseph Coleman of Oskaloosa Iowa will preach at the A M E church Wednesday evening at eight oclock. All are invited to hear Brother Coleman he has something good to tell us.
Miss Jessie Sage leaves this morning for an extended western visit taking in Niagara Falls Springfield Mass Washington D C and other eastern cities during her trip.
A brief item notes Dougherty Bros display new serge suits as part of the Fair exhibition. The entry dated 9 to 11 highlights the Dougherty brothers showcasing fabric and tailoring options alongside household goods like ironing boards.
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