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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
8
A brief quotation from Joseph Story extols the nation’s government restraint, free press, and broad dissemination of knowledge. It questions what could better secure noble aims than citizens protecting their own creations and achievements.
Attention horsemen reports three premier draft stallions. Weights range from 1800 to 2200 pounds with strong bone structure and trim condition. One grey Percheron weighing 2200 pounds was purchased from Dunham & Co this spring and is government approved with unmatched pedigree. The black Percheron weighs 1800 pounds and was imported by Dunhams.
The article profiles African elephant hunting led by Theodore Roosevelt on Uganda's tableland, detailing dangers of foot hunts, tracking techniques, herd behavior, and dramatic encounters. It cites Sir Samuel Baker and G. P. Sanderson, notes on elephant physiology, drives, kraals, and a famed chase near Lake Rudolph with a 12,000 pound elephant and 90 pound tusks.
Mary Ann Battles reportedly aged 103 died last evening at 8 15 at C B King’s home in West Chester. A brief funeral was held at Chester and the body shipped to Dubuque for burial. Maiden name Hunt born Maine, record suggests birth in 1806.
Indianapolis officials report nine balloons entered in today's race events at the motor speedway. Six craft compete for the national distance title while three vie for the Aero Club of Indiana contest for endurance, with a 4 30 p m start for the national race and an earlier start for the state event.
Jamestown North Dakota reports Miss Laura Simmstand and Fritz Falk of Buchanan drowned when their boat overturned on Spiritwood lake. The engaged couple were to be married June 15.
A brief item notes a mysterious cold storage egg with a carved shell and a puzzling hieroglyphic appearing in the Thicago Post. The odd clue hints at a quirky local feature or hoax. No additional context provided.
A short comic strip captures a dentist scene with Johnny bracing for a quick procedure and a patient’s anxious banter. The dialogue underscores nerves and reassurance as the moment progresses.
A fleeting verse excerpt describes a country maid with jet black eyes and a kiss shared with her lover, provoking another man’s own feelings in a spare moment from London.
Miss Lena Maxwell of Crawfordsville spent the day in the city and Miss Helen Galloway, a returned missionary from China, will speak in OsKaloosa tomorrow. Weibrigie Brewer and the Grecian sisters attended Kalona commencement. Brewer will stay for the Methodist church dedication. W D Shearer plans a northern vacation. H L Parrott from Iowa City helps at the express office. Citizens are urged to seek Foley's Kidney Remedy at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. Several local residents registered at the Rest Room yesterday.
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