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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1910

Page

6

Adjourment delays loom in Congress and Taft era debates

Washington May 30 Congress may delay adjournment beyond June 15 with July 15 or later hotly favored. Tariff board funding remains while Statehood and anti injunction measures are pushed to December. Roosevelt and Depew histories prompt tension. Taft plans five college commencements before summer travels.

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Humorous Fragments From Old Papers and Dialogues

A collage of jokes and snippets from vintage newspapers and magazines. Anecdotes feature witty exchanges about cats named Ben, atheists, actors, lovers, juries, and everyday quirks. The piece blends light humor with social observations and cartoonish exchanges.

A Woman's Great Idea for Attractiveness

A promotional note claims health improves beauty for women. It links constipation and kidney poisons to pimples and skin flaws, then praises Electric Bitters as a remedy. The ad urges trying the product sold for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy in Lemmon.

J. Lemmon, Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Pure Food and Drugs Law Enforces Drug Trade Standards

The law bars sale of certain preparations except by law. Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a standard product for thirty years, will still be sold by reputable druggists across the country, complying with all conditions.

America Lydia E. Pinkham

Waster of Time Never Welcome

A terse reflection on time and moral conduct cites Lavater's idea that time should be respected as a near divine rule guiding behavior. The quote underscores urgency and restraint in use of time.

Lavater

A Chemist Endorses ZEMO For Skin Diseases

Mr McElhinney the chemist and druggist says ZEMO is the most successful remedy for eczema itching skin diseases dandruff pimples and blackheads. He notes its external clean action destroys germs and leaves skin healthy. Free sample bottles and a booklet are available to callers, including guidance for home treatment.

McElhinney Zemo McBlibinnney

Blossom Trust Presides Over Peach Orchard Fences

A playful line from Spring notes wire fences encircling the best peach and plum trees. The speaker jokes about trimming women's hats for free if given the chance, adding a light anecdote from Frank L. Stanton.

Spring Frank L. Stanton

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Wounds and Burns

An advertisement for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve from Lemmon’s Pharmacy claims the salve quickly treats wounds from knives guns tin cans nails or fireworks and prevents blood poison or gangrene. It also touts use for burns sores eruptions eczema chapped hands corns and piles.

Bucklen J. J. Lemmon Lemmon’s

Wheat Prices Hit Low Point as May Decline Leads

Chicago reports show May wheat down about 14.4 cents per bushel, with July and September off as well. Bearish conditions across corn and oats follow, with large receipts expected and selling pressure from long holders and cash wheat. Hog and cattle markets edge lower on weak demand while lambs stay buoyant amid mixed feed results and shifting packer activity.

Chicago Country Commission

Live stock markets cattle prices ease on oversupply

Receipts last week total 46 000 head and 42 000 a year ago with an excess of supply over demand. Prices fell 10 20 cents on most cattle and a 15 20 cent decline Wednesday as buyers pressured the market. Light and medium short fed cattle hardest to move all week, yearlings down 25 50 cents from prior levels.

Chicago

Market Report South Omaha Live Stock Prices

South Omaha May 30 cattle receipts 2000 steady to strong native steers 5 50 to 7 90 cows and heifers 3 50 to 6 75 western steers 3 50 to 7 00 Texas steers 3 00 to 6 00 stockers and feeders 3 50 to 6 25 calves 4 00 to 7 50 bulls and stags 3 75 to 6 25 hogs receipts 4000 steady heavy 9 30 to 9 40 mixed 9 25 to 9 40 light 9 374 9 45 pigs 8 00 to 9 00 bulk 9 35 to 9 40 sheep receipts 2100 shade stronger yearlings 5 00 to 6 25 wethers 4 75 to 5 50 ewes 4 50 to 5 20 lambs 6 75 to 8 60

Nebraska Montana Chicago Colorado South Omaha Texas

CattleReceipts Steady As Market Reports Des Moines

Des Moines reports cattle receipts totaling about 120 head for May 30 with steady demand. Price ranges run from 5.50 to 6.25 for good to choice cattle, 5.00 to 5.50 for medium to good, and 3 to 2 for common to fair, with calves at 5.50 to 6.50. Senate listings show 500 head market steady with good to choice at 8.35 to 8.70 and rougher mixed lots at 7.50 to 8.25.

Des Moines Senate

Cattle and hog market report from St. Joseph

May 30 cattle receipts about 800 steady with steers 5.50 to 7.75 cows and heifers 3.50 to 7.25 calves 3.00 to 7.50 Hog receipts 3500 weak to lower with top 9.55 and bulk 9.45 to 9.95. Sheep receipts 4000 steady with lambs 7.00 to 8.25.

St. Joseph

Des Moines Markets Vegetables and Prices

Market notes show cabbage at 8 cents per head, carrots 1 pound, celery 1.50 per dozen, cauliflower 1.75 per dozen, cucumbers 2.25 per box, lettuce head 1, leaf 0.55 per box, onions Texas Bermuda 2.25 per crate, Burbank potatoes 0.50 per bushel, new potatoes 1.55 per bushel, radishes 0.20 per dozen, eggplant 1.75 per dozen.

Texas Bermuda Burbank

Fellows to Botany at Columbia University

Frank Dunn Kern has been awarded a fellowship in botany at Columbia University. His career includes teaching at Washington High School in Iowa, Purdue University where he earned his Doctor's degree, and later work as a research scholar in the New York Botany Garden.

Frank Dunn Kern Columbia University U. L Washington (Iowa Purdue University New York Iowa City Press

Glad to Recommend Foley Kidney Pills in Kokomo Ind

Mr. FE Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports relief from severe backache after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says his kidneys are stronger his secre tions normal and his bladder no longer hurts. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. supplied the pills.

FE. Weakley Kokomo Ind Lemmon's Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Not Familiar Louise Declines to Shake Hands

A four year old Louise refuses to greet Mr B saying she is not used to him. The Delineator notes a gentle family moment reflecting childhood caution and manners.

Louise Mr. B

Foley Kidney Pills Restore Health Says Springfield Man

Mr. B. F. Kelley of Springfield describes years of kidney and bladder troubles with headaches and pain. After taking Foley Kidney Pills for a few weeks his headaches ceased and bladder function returned to normal, ending distress. Lemmons Pharmacy, McElhinney Drug Co.

B. F. Kelley Springfield Foley

Blacksmith Injured by Mule in Georgia Incident

A Georgia blacksmith was kicked on the head while shoeing a mule. Days later, when asked about the smith’s condition, the mule owner replied he did not know but claimed to have a fool mule causing trouble.

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Repair Shop Offers Gasoline Stove Fix and Satisfaction Guarantee

Gasoline stove service advertised with guaranteed work and up to date equipment. Also promoting bicycle sales and repairs with a wide range of bicycle supplies and other goods including furniture tinware locks and umbrellas.

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