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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
5
The weather forecast for Iowa calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight or Wednesday, with cooler conditions on Wednesday and on the western portion tonight.
An old anecdote recounted by Francis Bacon describes Mahomet claiming power to summon a hill for prayer. The hill fails to move, and Mahomet declares that if the hill will not come to him, he will go to the hill, illustrating bold resolve in the face of doubt.
In Centerville Iowa on June 1 Special to The Evening Journal defense attorney John R Price pleads with jurors not to burden their consciences with blood. Judge J C Mitchell argues capital punishment fails to deter crime. Ottumwa is blamed for tolerance of Smoky Row. Prosecution aims for a death verdict with Adjutant General Guy E Logan present to mobilize the militia if the jury spares death.
The Washington County rural letter carriers met at City Hall to review road conditions and drainage issues. Delegates discussed hiring challenges and the need for scientific road care, with John Dautremont elected as delegate to the Des Moines state convention and the group adjourned to Labor Day.
Thursday evening the Degree of Honor holds its regular meeting with nomination and officer elections. Royal Neighbors meet tonight. Navajo club gathers tomorrow afternoon at East Second Street with Mrs Link Hall. A moonlit Box Springs picnic honors Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville. Queen Esther circle elected officers led by President Miss Alice Rownd and several assistants.
Miss Waite, guest speaker at the M E church Friday evening, is not a returned missionary. Her two year Europe tour was for pleasure, not missionary work, and she will discuss her time in Italy with emphasis on Rome.
A group of Mr Briggs friends visited the signal tower where he works as night signalman last evening. They spent a pleasant evening with him and he served light refreshments. This was his last night at the tower before moving with Mrs Briggs to Webster City to start their new home.
A regular D A R meeting is planned for this evening at Dr Ida Bailey s residence and will include the election of officers.
Lester Koster and Miss Anna Lamansky of Brighton were married yesterday at 3 PM at the Louis Baird home with Rev. J. Abels officiating. The couple, joined by Fred Koster and Mr. Lamansky, will reside in Moline Illinois where the groom works as a painter.
Frank Williams and Miss Grace Goble of Ainsworth were married Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. A S Smith. The couple enjoys the good wishes of a large circle of friends.
An Epworth League social is planned at the Methodist church this evening at seven o'clock. A business meeting and election of officers will follow the social.
A Washington Star reader quotes Mr. Meekton praising women’s large hats as money’s worth. The remark highlights fashion trends and public comment on headwear style in the capital.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt notes a writer who abandoned spontaneous bursts for a strict routine. He rose each morning at seven and worked steadily until midnight or eleven, hoping concentration would yield results while ending his inspiration.
A brief Chicago Tribune item notes a resumed meeting of the ladies in the silence room amid loud adjournment noise.
The American consul in Torreon, under orders from Washington, will quarantine the Durango district to curb cattle shipments into the United States after testing revealed carbonaceous fever in the state. About half of the cattle examined were afflicted and dying.
Cattle receipts 20 000 steady to 10 cents lower beeves 5 15 to 7 20 Texas steers 4 75 to 6 45 western steers 4 75 to 6 30 stockers and feeders 3 60 to 5 65 cows and heifers 2 60 to 6 45 calves 5 25 to 7 50 Hogs receipts 44 000 strong to higher light 6 75 to 7 25 mixed 6 90 to 7 42 4 heavy 7 00 to 7 45 rough 7 00 to 7 15 good to choice heavy 7 15 to 7 45 pigs 5 80 to 6 75 bulk of sales 7 20 to 7 40 Sheep receipts 12 000 steady native 4 00 to 6 60 western 4 25 to 6 70 yearlings 6 25 to 7 30 lambs 6 25 to 9 75
Cattle receipts total 2100 with steady demand. Native steers bring 5.00 to 6.85, cows and heifers 3.25 to 6.10, western steers 3.50 to 6.25, canners 2.00 to 4.00, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.65, calves 3.25 to 7.25, bulls and stags 3.00 to 5.53. Hogs receipts 5000, rising prices, heavy hogs 7.15 to 7.35, mixed 7.00 to 7.15, night 6.75 to 7.20, pigs 4.75 to 6.25, bulk 6.95 to 7.20. Sheep receipts 1100 steady, yearlings 5.80 to 6.80, wethers 5.60 to 6.60, ewes 5.40 to 6.40, lambs 7.30 to 8.30.
Local items note President Taft will be shown at the Star theater this evening. Several residents, including J J Rich from Crawfordsville and Miss Eva Allen of Wayland, are mentioned visiting or shopping in the city. A travel talk and musicale is planned at the M E church Friday night with 10 cent admission.
Representatives of the Georgia railroad and striking firemen met with Commissioner Neill and Stewart. All disputed points except the retention of negroes as firemen have been settled. Neill directed both sides to pick an arbitrator for the dispute.
An old advertisement reports L. E. Morris of Dexter Maine praising Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and prostate issues. He says a year ago he suffered and feared surgery but after using the remedy he found relief, with a second bottle ending his trouble.
The play Why Smith Left Home is deferred. the Prench man is ill and Thursday evening performance is cancelled as advertised.
Miss Helen Galloway of Mt. Ayr Iowa arrived yesterday morning from West Chester and will spend about a week in the city.
R. Ferguson of West Chester served as a Washington caller yesterday reporting developments from the capital.
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