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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
3
Iowa teachers may secure Teddy as a speaker at the State Teachers Association meeting. The Department of Agriculture reports corn crop acreage at Thoss.000 acres, with statewide averages for the year.
Des Moines reports Maurice Ricker chair of the Iowa State Teachers Association says he has daily telegrams and is sure Theodore Roosevelt will attend the state convention next November in Des Moines. Date pending until Roosevelt can confirm.
Des Moines Iowa July 9 The Pollk county grand jury after a month of examining the Mitchellville girls school and the clash between Governor B F Carroll and John Downie adjourned without bringing any indictments against the governor or former board of control chairman. Some Downie supporters predict possible lawsuits for slander or libel.
The department shows July 1 condition and acreage for corn at 114,083,000 planted acres, up 5,312,000 from last year. Corn condition averages 85.4, winter wheat 81.5, spring wheat 61.6, with 38,729,000 bushels of wheat remaining on farms.
New York reports show western and southern business more satisfactory than the east where conservatism is marked. Crop outlook uncertainty in the northwest affects sentiment, while an active fall trade is generally anticipated.
Complete destruction was narrowly averted yesterday as firemen contained a blaze at the Anderson Furniture Company in Clinton Ta. Several sheds and adjacent structures burned while the factory itself was saved, allegedly started by boys playing with fire.
Michael Poplick of Yorktown says Elmer Eli manager and Frank Flaherty bookkeeper forced him to walk home in his underclothes after stripping a suit from him. He had bought nothing or not paid for it and the incident occurred at C. M. Dodson & Co. store in Beaver Brook, Pa. Warrants issued for arrest of Eli and Flaherty.
Des Moines notes that over 6 million dollars have been paid by Iowa residents since the start of the year. The report mentions mobile goods and manufacturing from other states as part of the observed economic activity through the fifth of July 1910.
Records in the Iowa Secretary of State’s office indicate about 6,000 foreign made automobiles were bought and registered in the state by July. The average price per vehicle ran just over $1,000, with nearly three dollars per person flowing to support a pleasure craft rather than state taxes.
Estherville notes a heavy rain on Thursday greatly benefits Ammet county crops. Some corn fields are laid by while oats promise 50 to 60 bushels per acre. Haying has started but will be brief due to overall crop shortage.
Washington Iowa advertised a federal building site sale or donation. Proposals due August 1, 1910, at 10 a.m. in Washington DC. Corner 140 by 140 foot lot centrally located for a federal building. Postmaster to provide bid instructions and circular data. Frankin MacVeagh secretary.
Mrs B Crail sought a volunteer to pull a parade float with a Chalmer s Detroit five passenger car. B F Dixon agreed to test the car at slow speed carrying seven people and towing the float without overheating or stalling, proving the maker s claimed perfection.
Customer testimonials claim Parisian Sage cures dandruff and itching, promotes hair growth, and makes hair soft and lustrous. Ads cite Mrs Griffin Davenport Iowa and Mrs Gle Din Jacksonville Fla October 1909 as favoring the product sold at 50 cents a bottle with money back guarantee.
Detroit hosts a national Elks gathering as delegates arrive by train and boat. Officials led by Grand Secretary Robinson and Exalted Ruler J A Sammis welcome the visitors. An organized 1:30 pm parade plans cars with assigned divisions and safety spacing through downtown Detroit and adjacent towns with promotional posters urging business participation.
Chicago grain prices show No 2 red wheat around 1.02 to 1.04 per bushel and No 2 white corn near 66 cents. Live stock quotes list hogs mostly 8.70 to 9.25, cattle 8.15 to 8.60, sheep and lambs 7.25 to 7.75, with various weight and grade ranges from Omaha and East Buffalo dealers.
Durham woman Mrs J M Shepherd says four months of illness left her unable to stand but Cardui Home Treatment enabled her to do most of her work now. She urges other women with womanly trouble to try Cardui and asks doctors and druggists about this tonic from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Call up 589 Black and leave orders for bus service. Prank Rovers will promptly attend to requests. Include street and number for delivery.
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