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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
8
A traveler staying at a Catakills hotel is challenged by a farmer who claims the man is the swindler he once encountered in New York. The sporty guest confesses to passing a large sum and jewelry for safekeeping, while the farmer menaces and hints at pursuit as the victim heads toward the depot for a train to New York.
In a rural jury trial near civilization the jurors were deeply divided and spent about twenty hours to reach a verdict. On leaving court a juror explained six favored $4000 and six favored $3000, so they settled on $500 as the middle ground.
Comic exchange from Lippincott's about Aunt Lucindy grieving Jim who died in sorrow. A neighbor tells her not to grieve as he has gone to a land of milk and honey. She retorts that Jim disliked milk and honey made him sick, illustrating incongruous humor.
A Des Moines Register vignette shows Uncle Henry leaving a banquet table early, explaining he was satisfied because he does not drink nor smoke. The exchange with a city nephew jokes about bon mots and repartee at a social gathering.
A Philadelphia Press remark questions Bragley, praising his talking of business while doubting his practical strength. the quote suggests he is strong in rhetoric but not in genuine business skill.
Wit for fashion notes in a comic exchange between Arline and Yvonne about moth balls and clothing care, reflecting light humor in social life. The joke pivots on moth balls repelling moths but repelling scrutiny instead, in a playful home setting.
A Whiladevnia Press remark notes that D Auber is an artist able to draw any subject. The quote suggests he has not drawn a sober breath for some time.
Manitoba premier R P Roblin says the government will soon build a thousand miles of telephone and telegraph lines. In Litchfield Connecticut Judge Tappan Reeve’s former law school house sells at auction to preserve its historic value. Postmaster E W Jones of Riverpoint RL touts Ted the cat at nine teen and a half pounds and over three feet tall when standing. Joseph Doctorovitz in New York exhibits a complete 15 foot square reproduction of the temple at Jerusalem with courts and priests’ palaces.
The Philadelphia Press notes a wedding described as very brilliant for Mr. Roach's daughter with all the neighborhood fireflies invited.
The New York Herald notes NYC pays nearly $1000 daily in rents for city-owned buildings while builders spend about $500000 daily on land and housing for tenants. It cites frequent traffic deaths involving children and describes the new high pressure salt water system costing $5.3 million with 78 miles of mains and 2012 hydrants to boost fire protection.
A Tatler excerpt notes a youth with a college education and an early reform school history. The speaker contrasts intelligence with background, suggesting early training influences later achievement and civic perception.
Practical parenting note advising fair treatment of children. Do not show favoritism or lose temper. Avoid indulging or repelling confidences. Do not give way after setting rules and avoid impatience with unanswerable questions. Emphasizes encouragement and praise for small efforts.
Attorneys for the Union Pacific Railroad challenge Nebraska land assessment as unconstitutional. They argue the four year farm valuation method violates the state revenue law and plan to appeal to the court to overturn the system.
Governor Deneen of Illinois issues a requisition on Missouri for the return of James Kelly Cole the poet and alleged counterfeiter, held in St. Louis. Cole is wanted in Chicago for forgery, but federal authorities hold him making the request unlikely to succeed.
While fishing at Hull lake near Hertford Michigan on July 30 men pulled from the water pieces of a woman’s scalp with long hair attached. Screams were heard at the Mile Root home but no one there was at home and no investigation occurred until the scalp fragment was recovered.
Thomas Black a leading Republican figure and former mayor of Kenton Ohio surrendered to the sheriff and confessed to forging papers involving 828000. He says his scheme extended over nine years and he will remain behind bars.
Two collie dogs chased a rabbit to a hilltop. A trap captured the rabbit as ravens swooped. The ravens alarmed the scene with croaks and drove off the dogs. The birds then fed on the rabbit they had killed.
The Myrtle Warbler is praised for its yellow cap two yellow side patches and a yellow back patch. Its slate blue coat shifts from black to white, and it is noted as the first warbler of spring. It travels from northern New England to the Pacific coast but favors eastern North America and returns from Canada in fall to feast on Myrtle wax berries.
In the Ely Walker Dry Goods building a cable snapped sending an elevator down five stories. John Ward was killed and Paul J. Grote later died from injuries. They were hauling plate girts to the roof when the accident happened.
William Rowley aged 11 died after diving from a spring board into the St. Marys river near the Taylor Street bridge in Fort Wayne Indiana. He apparently struck rocks and was knocked unconscious. Ex Superior Court Judge W J Vesey waded in and recovered the body.
Describes meal times from old English and Norman eras through Tudor and early modern periods. Highlights chief meals dinner and supper, breakfast's late rise, dining in the hall, the spread of forks, hand washing norms, and the emergence of pudding in 18th century menus with references to Pepys and the London Times.
In a lighthearted exchange cited by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch a son admits fear of his father’s approach while acknowledging the age and size difference. The vignette captures a domestic moment with humor rather than conflict.
General William W. Belknap led the Fifteenth Iowa infantry in the Civil War. A young soldier named Darby Greely stepped onto a steamer gangplank, and his mother clung to him crying out to stay near the major. She urged him to stick close to the major to avoid harm.
A brief dialogue excerpt reflects on the instruction of youth as a delightful occupation. The Professor validates the idea while the Woman affirms the value of guiding the young.
LaCrosse Wisconsin July 30 Mrs. M Turke a cousin of President Grant is reported dead from injuries after a fall. The brief item notes ongoing uncertainty about the outcome from the accident and mentions other details yet to be confirmed.
Jacob H. Schiff told the Jewish Chautauqua at Atlantic City that the United States was their promised land while describing a lack of enthusiasm across the Philippine islands on the eve of the election.
A collection of wry reflections on vanity in men and women, judging looks not character, and the burdens of aging parents. It contrasts indulgent parental charges with changing daily routines and notes the differing behaviors of men and women in financial and social matters.
New York editors of trade publications surveyed show broadly optimistic views on business conditions. They cite ongoing prosperity and predict possible growth, with money scarcity noted as a temporary constraint but not a barrier to continued activity.
In McGregor Texas on Sunday a record heat event lasted about an hour and twenty minutes. The sun reached 174 degrees and shade 117 degrees as a three by two mile region endured the extreme conditions.
July 30 report from Council Bluffs Iowa says Detective George Wilson died from abdominal wounds after being shot while trying to arrest an unknown suspect. Patrolman Richardson remains dangerously wounded. the gunman remains at large with no trace found.
Paris reports Santos-Dumont wagers 10 000 dollars against Arch Deacon that in eight months a motor boat will reach 100 kilometers per hour and within six months an airplane will fly 500 meters. The bets, placed with Arch Deacon, English motor boat expert, highlight bold claims in early aeronautical and marine testing.
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with fair skies and only slight temperature changes by tonight at six o clock.
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show Wheat Corn Soy Complex and meats with July to Dec futures, cash sales ranges for No 2 red and No 2 hard winter wheat, oats, and corn by sample. East Buffalo reports strong cattle hogs and lambs with exporters and shipping steers, heifers, cows, and feeder lambs, plus yearling and sheep prices.
War against all nations seeks to check the ravages of consumption the white plague that kills many each year. Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of consumption. Do not risk unknown preparations when Foley's Honey is safe and certain in results. The genuine is in a yellow package sold by all druggists.
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