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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1907
Page
2
A dramatized American tale centers on the world’s richest man and the unscrupulous John Ryder who plots against an incorruptible judge. The judge’s daughter fights to save him while Ryder’s son shows noble restraint in choosing love over wealth.
A detailed portrait of John Ryder, a powerful financier, as he faces legal battles over land in Auburndale. The piece contrasts Ryder’s ruthless rise with Judge Rossmore’s steadfast integrity, highlighting a long duel between corruption and law.
Des Moines report by Iowa Grain Dealers association secretary George A. Wells estimates Iowa corn will yield about 305.0 million bushels this year, down from 388.3 million last year, with a shortfall of 39.0 million due to conditions since June 1. Wells notes winter wheat and other crops show improvements, and oats rye barley and flax may average out despite the overall decline.
Aunt Katie Guiberson, pioneer settler and oldest Madison county resident, died at 98. She and husband moved to Madison in 1849, with Mr Guiberson serving as the county's first representative and later county judge. Their Winterset home, built in 1856, stands as a landmark.
Hans Albert of Otumwa Iowa a renowned violinist has been adjudged insane in Denver and ordered confined in a Colorado asylum. Specialists describe him as paranoiac and he has harassed Mrs. J T Boughton of Victor Colo by following her sending notes and flowers while believing a conspiracy harmed his reputation.
Charley King departed yesterday for Muscatine to open a Standard Land Co branch. He sold his express business to Roy Maple and the old blacksmith shop corner property to James Cowger. We expect his new venture to be successful.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James Longer died last night after showing health at birth and suffering spasms. Funeral details are not listed in the report.
Culinary authorities Alice Cary Waterman and Janet M Hill praise Kings ford Oswego Corn Starch for fine bread grain tender crust soups gravies jellies pastries and more The National Starch Company offers a free cookbook with receipts and hints citing growing demand Cherryville Ind postmaster F M Hamilton endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by Cook and Sherman.
Special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa weather with showers tonight and Wednesday fair skies for tomorrow.
The Methodist church society will hold its meeting next Thursday July 11 at Mrs. R. L. Patterson home replacing Monday. A 10 cent social will be held in connection with the gathering.
An advertisement promotes free trial mailings of Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets claiming they relieve pain by reducing blood congestion and pressure. The offer lists uses from headaches to neuralgia and period pains and provides the Racine Wisconsin address with J. H. Stewart as seller.
The grounds committee of the Washington County Chautauqua association asks bidders to submit offers by July 15 for stand and dining tent privileges and hauling tents, poles, and equipment to and from the grounds. Inquiries go to Isaac McKenry, W. A. Row, or Frank Stewart. The committee may reject all bids. Paul Critz visits Riverside relatives. Urino Laxative touts irritation free Bowels and Foley's Kidney Cure marketed for summer kidney issues.
Miss Ora Dickson of Crail's dry goods store is enjoying a vacation. The brief item notes her time away from the shop.
A Skirum Alabama man Mr C C L Carter credits Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his chronic colic and diarrhoea. He says a severe attack occurred this week, he took half a bottle of the 25 cent size and felt much improved this morning. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
Two farm properties offered for sale. 160 acres three miles to town features an eight room house a 42 by 72 barn a double corn crib deep well well fenced R D and phone. Price 75.00. A second 120 acre tract five miles to town includes a good house and barn a good well fruit R D and phone near a school. Will trade for a small town property. Price and terms on request.
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