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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1906
Page
6
Captain Jake Stahl of the Washington Americans critiques so called Baseball Made Easy guides. He says mastery comes from constant practice and studying the rules, with intuition and game experience guiding players who have real aptitude. He recalls his own early missteps and notes top players are born, with prime batters being bold and fearless.
A veteran bat describes strategy for meeting or watching the ball, arguing that standing firm and taking solid cuts when a good pitch arrives yields better results than drawing away. He cites Keeler’s approach of steady, controlled hits and warns against waiting too long for ideal pitches.
The new free alcohol statute becomes effective January 1 1907 fueling farmer interest. Law allows withdrawal from bond for arts industries and fuel if denatured with methyl alcohol under government supervision and conditions from the commissioner of internal revenue. Mr Yerkes travels to Germany to study denatured alcohol systems and uses.
J J Lucas of East St Louis files with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad discriminates against hay dealers in East St Louis by charging 2 cents per 100 pounds for hay reconsigned to southeastern points. He asks the commission to investigate and stop the discrimination.
The dead man identified as Joseph Bardenheir a jeweler missing since July 28 was found murdered in the woods three miles east of Madison Wisconsin He had arrived from Chicago about six months ago and his body shows he was robbed.
Madison July 31 Governor Davidson says he has not been asked to send militia to aid in capturing John Dietz holder of the Thornapple dam. He adds he will not deploy forces on his own initiative.
Just Hight Lives Were Lost. Anglesea New Jersey July 31 A thorough search has failed to bring to light further loss of life in Sundays disaster to the fishing yachts Nora and Alva B The authorities have recovered eight identified and taken to their late homes.
Official forecast notes tight variable winds in Illinois and Indiana, fair light variable winds mostly northwest in lower Michigan and Wisconsin, and fair conditions in Iowa.
The Breeder's Gazette notes no bargain basements at markets as eastern finishers must gamble through a tight supply. Chicago brokers report orders for hundreds of thousands of feeding lambs, with Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and New York already impatient. Prices may firm around a high per hundredweight, but availability remains uncertain. Sheep will be scarce, and feeders should expect no cheap stock as feed lots fill thousands of acres of potential grazing space.
With good pork prices, producers can care for and feed pigs confidently for solid returns. Abundant old corn and pastures support profitable pig production using grain, house slops, skim milk or whey. The system favors fattening pigs younger, aiming for market weight by ten months, with two crops yearly as noted by an American Agriculturist correspondent.
In this discussion from American Cultivator, cabbage is praised for its dual use. It yields bulks of juicy food for labor and serves as late season feed after green fodder ends. Farmers face a two string choice: market sales at city prices or feeding the entire crop for fodder.
Bulletin 168 explains the duties of state engineers regarding irrigation across states with emphasis on enforcement methods. Public control of arid-region streams hinges on the state engineer’s office. Requests for the bulletin go to the director of the Office of Experiment Stations, USDA.
Link Hall returns from Brighton on business. Rene Schnoebelen from Riverside visited in the city. Miss Alpha Wabnitz back from edar Falls summer school. W. E. A. White and son of Monmouth Ill visit the Ball and Anderson homes. Miss Julia Swift travels to her brother John Swift’s to thresh. Mrs J B Merton arrives from Oberlin for Keck family visit. Cunningham home nearly repaired. family to move in next week. Chautauqua tickets on sale at banks. prices rise after August 10.
Elizabeth Strabala administratrix of the William Strabala estate in Washington County Iowa has filed a final report seeking discharge and closure of the estate The hearing on the report and petition for discharge is set for September 4 1906 at the district court all interested persons may appear and show cause why the report should not be approved and the orders granted
The District Court of Washington County Iowa has a will on file for Philip Thoma deceased. A hearing to probate the will is set for Tuesday Sept 4 1906 at 9 a m in the Sept term of the court. Publication serves as official notice. Clerk M E Logan signs the notice.
A Dublin woman Mrs F H Brunson declares she feels young at eighty two and credits Electric Bitters with keeping her vigor. The tonic is said to aid dyspepsia liver and kidney issues and constipation. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees the remedy at 50 cents.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Robert L Duncan sues Jonathan Conger and many others including The Mississippi and Missouri Rail Road Company and unknown claimants to the east half of the northeast quarter and part of the southeast quarter in section 13 township 75 north range 6 west. Plaintiff seeks quiet title in fee simple and enjoin unknown claimants while naming W M Keeley as attorney. Default warning if no appearance before September term 1906.
Kenneth Melver of Vanceland Maine escaped a fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold, saved by Dr. King's New Discovery. The ad touts the cough and cold remedy available at Stewart's pharmacy with a trial bottle offered free.
Nickel Plate Road announces summer tourist rates from Chicago to Canadian and New England points. Tickets on sale August 8 and 22 at one fare plus 4.00 for a round trip with thirty day limit, and one fare plus 82.00 for a round trip with fifteen day limit. For sleeping car berth reservations and details, write or call John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 107 Adams St. Twaug 20.
Keith Bryton travels to Mexico to seize mining property and encounters a hill tribe. He is saved by a Mexican woman whom he later learns has married Rafael de Arteaga, a nobleman with little regard for others. The tale follows Bryton and his enduring love amid a story praised as powerful and sincere.
Low rate to St Paul or Minneapolis and Return via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment at Minneapolis August 13 to 16. Tickets on sale August 11 to 14 with final return August 31 1906. Extension possible on small fee. Inquire at ticket agent or write F A Miller Chicago.
Travel offer from Chicago to Chautauqua Lake and back aboard Nickel Plate Road on July 27 for 14 dollars round trip. Return by August 28. Tickets at Chicago City Ticket Office 107 Adams St and LaSalle St. Station the only Elevated Loop depot.
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