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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1905
Page
6
A county report notes cattle sold by a seller with disease concerns. The case highlights potential fever risks and calls for inspection of livestock to prevent spread. Authorities investigate seller practices and enforce veterinary standards.
Des Moines reports a thousand men needed in North Dakota to reap the wheat harvest with wages of 2 to 3 per day. The same issue notes cattle diseases and quarantine in Madison county after a Kansas City cattle dealer sold stock to local farmers. A Harpers Weekly anecdote about Davy Crockett is included.
Des Moines July 20 report details Rev G Abrams whose lecture on vice drew strong remarks against liquor sellers. He spoke at Quasqueton and, after a heated discourse, was followed to Rowley and arrested. A 32 caliber revolver was found in his pocket during a Justice E A Steel search.
In Colorado Springs on July 29 1900 or 1901 a man named Robert Roberts died while attempting to slide down Pike's Peak aboard an ordinary quart bottle placed on the cog railway rails. The bottle broke after a few yards causing a severed artery.
Des Moines reports a pressing appeal for harvest workers on the eve of the season. Officials urge local residents and migrants to answer the call to help with critical field labor amid labor shortages and market demand.
In Oskaloosa Iowa on July 20 Judge Scott heard the petition to halt Sunday baseball games. After a lengthy hearing the court took the matter under advisement with an opinion to follow. The civic league presented evidence of boisterous games while defense witnesses testified they did not find the noise distracting.
A Davenport secretary's postal card mailed April 7, 1883, reached Waterloo on June 11, 1905 after a 22 year journey. The card, found with a small hole, may have been misplaced in a post office or railway mail car before finally being discovered this summer.
A Duluth company owned carload of matches ignited in the Iowa Central yards on Thursday causing partial burn damage. The incident drew lively scenes as flames spread, with losses pegged at about 82000.
A man named Father Sueppel was a passenger this morning for Pleasant Plain, with no further details provided on origin or purpose of the trip.
Richland hosts Yale Yales in a 16 inning clash that ended 4 to 0. The game tied in the eighth and decided after eight more frames. Both clubs praised for effort as they prepare for a rematch on the same diamond. The Iowa State Fair gains modern facilities and education emphasis with $500000 invested. W. W. Morrow of Afton and John Simpson of Knoxville head the State Department of Agriculture.
In a fast local diamond contest Brighton edged West Liberty 3 to 2 yesterday afternoon. Fairfield pitcher Harris used a left handed delivery while West Liberty relied on Johnson and Overman. The game featured steady play with a decent crowd in attendance.
Mrs Eva Livingston will occupy the pulpit at the United Presbyterian church in West Chester tomorrow. She will report on the national convention of the Ladies Missionary Society held recently in Albany Oregon.
A Concord Kentucky man says a twenty year sore on his upper lip was cured with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after other remedies failed. The salve is praised for burns, cuts and wounds and sold at J. H. Stewart’s drug store for 25 cents.
Davenport July 29 A committee from the Davenport Ministerial association reports 700 to 1000 slot machines in operation. They call the machines a pernicious evil and urge arousing public sentiment against them while opposing ministerial involvement in enforcing the law.
Readable note reports a pilgrimage supper featuring chicken pie priced at 25 cents to be held Tuesday evening.
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