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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
6
The passage asserts progress from sail to steam and from oil lamps to electric light, noting improved health and more productive days. It highlights dietary shifts toward corn flakes and Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes with fruit and cereals, claiming easy digestion and stronger growth, especially for children and invalids.
Des Moines authorities and hundreds of residents search for a man who attempted a criminal assault on Mildred Kelsey as she walked to school. The girl fought back, biting her assailant, and freed herself unharmed. Dozens were questioned but many had alibis.
The article notes how old fashioned remedies persist with sage tea used for dark glossy hair. It describes Wyeth s Sage and Sulphur as a modern bottle version sold by druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar, or mailed from Wyeth Chemical Company in New York City.
Call up phone number 1 and leave orders promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Include street and number. Cecil new Meakin semi porcelain dinner ware Haviland pattern just in at The Fair. 91 31
Miss Laura Parish, alleged assault victim, fainted in Mason City Iowa after nearly ten hours on the stand describing the incident against Harry Heuerman and H B Sherman of Thornton. Sherman facing trial first on a charge of aiding and abetting in the alleged assault.
Washington June 4 The 11500 default judgment against former Queen Liliuokalani in favor of her former court physician Dr. Charles Q English was set aside by Justice Stafford of the DC Supreme Court. The annulment cites a meritorious defense and lack of awareness of summons service.
Des Moines reports Superintendent F. P. Fitzgerald at the state industrial school for girls in Mitchellville has fallen acutely ill after charges were filed with the board of control. He tendered resignation and will depart once a successor is chosen.
In Evansville Indiana on June 4 fourteen year old Joe Young and twelve year old Walter Young drowned while attempting to wade to a raft where other boys were fishing. The tragedy occurred in a pond with rescue efforts or further details not provided.
Liberal July wheat sales pushed prices down about one and a half cents while distant months rose. Corn and provisions reached high levels though oats lagged. Closing futures showed wheat July 1.18 percent, Sept 1.101 and Dec 1.084. corn July 73 cents, Sept 69 5/8. oats July 53 1/2 cents, Sept 44 1/4. pork July 19.874, lard July 11.20, ribs July 10.60. Chicago cash: No 2 hard wheat 1.31 to 1.40, No 2 corn 76 1/8, No 3 white oats 56-58 cents.
Cattle receipts 2100 slow to lower with native steers 6.00 to 6.65 cows and heifers 3.00 to 6.10 western steers 3.50 to 6.00 stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.75 calves 3.25 to 7.25 bulls and stags 6.00 to 6.50. Hogs receipts 14004 up 10c with heavy 7.30 to 7.59 mixed 7.15 to 7.30 light 7.00 to 7.35. Sheep receipts 1600 steady with yearlings 5.75 to 6.75 wethers 5.50 to 6.50 ewes 5.50 to 6.40 lambs 7.25 to 8.25.
Chicago cattle receipts 4500 steady with steers 5.50 to 7.15 cows 4.09 to 5.75 heifers 3.60 to 6.75 bulls 4.25 to 5.75 calves 8.00 to 7.40 stockers 3.80 to 5.65. Hog receipts 19000 up 5 to 10 cents heavy 7.60 to 7.65 light 7.25 to 7.45 packing 7.45 to 7.55 pigs 5.25 to 7.00. Sheep receipts 10000 weak to 10 cents lower sheep 5.00 to 7.00 lambs 6.70 to 9.00.
National League games featured Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Boston with runs hits and errors amid pitching notes. Western League results included Denver Topeka Wichita Pueblo Lincoln Sioux City and Des Moines with scorelines detailing innings and key pitchers.
In Asheville on June 4 the association voted down raising member death liability from 5000 to 19000 for deaths while riding in passenger coaches. P. J. O'Meara of Indianapolis beat Carey King of Rome Georgia for president on first ballot. L. T. La Beume of St. Louis became secretary treasurer, and Chattanooga was named the next meeting site.
Ten of eleven supposed lepers removed from the Molokai settlement have been found free of the disease after examination urged by the territorial legislative committee.
Forest fires again break out in Marquette County with Dollarsville Canary City and Cascade under threat. Many farmers have lost homes as firefighters battle the blazes in Negaunee and surrounding areas.
The ad claims rich red blood means vitality and ambition but only if digestion is sound. It warns indigestion can dull sight and promises Mi o Na reconstructive stomach aid for 50 cents a box, sold by Lemmon’s Pharmacy in Washington and by leading druggists nationwide.
Gas ovens at The Fair and meat prices at the Royal headline a city page of daily commerce. A string of arrivals and departures fills the day from Marsh W. Bailey and Wes Ragan to Miss Leatha Ballew and Mrs. Nellie Wolfe with travel to Brighton Spokane Pella and Columbus City. Notables include Mert Teeter’s promotion at American Express and Chas Mercer funeral in Cedar Rapids.
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