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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1907
Page
4
The Rev. S. K. Coates travels to Eldon to continue the special evangelistic meetings with Rev. C. H. Barrett. Crowds show unusual interest and enthusiasm, and a larger tent will be erected this week to accommodate attendees.
Des Moines reports show seven to nine degree average daily temperature deficiency and heavy cloudiness. Week-long showers with wind and local floods hurt field work while corn stands are deficient and replanting is common. Wheat and oats show better conditions, with reports of favorable growth in oats barley and potatoes though corn remains lagging. Area planted figures cite corn 105 wheat 94 oats 98 rye 1 barley 84 monitoring notes.
Topeka reports that 21 percent of Kansas wheat area, about 1.41 million acres, is plowed under or worthless due to May’s dryness and low temperatures. Remaining 5.31 million acres show 56.7 percent condition, down 27.3 points from six weeks ago and 13.3 percent from last year, with a potential statewide yield of 50 to 100 million bushels, far below 1906’s 93 million.
Jimmy Dudley of the Davenport Game Wardens has joined manager Harry Stauffer of the Clinton Three-I league team and left for Clinton. Stauffer also announces the purchase of Gene Curtis from Grand Rapids, a highly rated fielder in the Central league, as Clinton plans an entirely new outfield to return to the first division.
Citizens are called to a meeting this evening of the Commercial club and all residents to discuss matters tied to business interests raised last Friday regarding the Carris Novelty Works.
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet this evening with Mrs. J. H. Stewart. A full attendance is desired. A number of little friends and relatives helped Miss Marguerite Hicks celebrate her third birthday Saturday at the home of her grandmother Mrs. Crone in north Washington. A sumptuous dinner was served in honor of the event and the day was enjoyed by all.
Miss Katherine Berdo will entertain the Ready Maids this evening at her home on North Iowa avenue.
The musical department of the Fortnightly club held the last meeting of the year last evening at the home of Mrs. J. B. Crooks on North Second avenue.
The Navajo club meeting scheduled for tomorrow at Mrs. L J Cherry's home has been postponed to June 26 and will still be held at the same location.
Fourteen former soldiers depart for Dubuque to attend the G A R encampment this week. Names listed include J W Morton and Carson Anderson among others. Col D J Palmer is set to speak at Wednesday’s campfire with other noted state leaders and Governor Cummins and Secretary Taft expected to attend.
In District Court Judge K E Wilcockson presided an adjourned session of the March term. The court made a number of orders attended to probate matters and other business. The next regular term is scheduled for September.
The Pythian Sisters meet in Castle Hall Wednesday at 2 PM to perfect preparations for entertaining the grand chief who will visit the temple soon. By order M. E. C.
Mrs. D. J. Norton of this city will sing two solos at the twelfth annual meeting of the Society of Music Teachers of Iowa to be held in Cedar Rapids June 1 and June 19. All citizens should attend the Commercial club meeting at 8:30 this evening.
Real estate man J. P. Thomas reports high temperatures across western Canada for June 10 with Battleford 78 Calgary 68 and Winnipeg 56 degrees.
Alex Lytle left this morning for Buffalo Iowa to begin as inspector at the rock crushing works of the Rock Island system. He returned home last night from Morgan Park academy where he completed a year of study.
The piece contrasts England and Italy on marriage age. England sets fourteen for males and twelve for females, reflecting Roman and Athenian influence. Italy fixes eighteen for males and fifteen for females under the civil code. It notes a former English practice of seven, deemed imperfect as parties could reject upon maturity.
Advertises Dr Shoop Magnetic Ointment as quick relief for piles with positive and certain action. Claims include itching pain protrusion and blindness disappearing. Large nickel capped glass jars offered at 50 cents, sold by J H Stewart.
John Wt Names of Loogootee Indiana was buried under burning clinker when a roof collapsed at the cement mills during shoveling work. He died before rescue could reach him.
Baron Speck von Sternberg, the German ambassador to the United States, dined with the emperor and empress in Berlin on Saturday and afterward spoke with the Kaiser about United States affairs.
News from Madrid reports Queen Victoria was briefly indisposed after a minor surgical procedure and has recovered. The court plans to depart Thursday for La Granja.
Carmi Illinois raid on gambling rooms nets confiscation of several tables and 5000 poker chips. Sheriff Griscom oversees public burn on the streets.
The city tried the new American Magnetic fire alarm, coordinated with the telephone central. The system shows the fire location at central office and in the fire house, releasing weights that ring the bell and guide fire crews. Some adjustments remain before full perfection.
The Baptist church postponed its Children’s Day program from last Sunday due to bad weather and held it last evening with a large audience. Decorations included abundant flowers and vines. The program featured recitations by Marie Waters Olva Haney Warren McAvoy Art Green Jessie Dodd and others, solos by Esther Brindley Doris Thomas Baxter Green and Belle Jay, and a flag drill.
The Presbyterian church hosts a July 2 concert to benefit the choir. The program includes choruses duets and quartets along with a reader a violinist and a vocal soloist. Local talent leads the program with notable visitors from outside the city. More notices will follow.
The Pilotsburg Ladies' Aid society will host an ice cream social next Friday evening the 14th at the Rate Turnipseed home to benefit Pilotsburg church. Everyone is invited for a good time.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will host a progressive tea on Tuesday evening June 18. Proceeds support mission projects and local church outreach with guest speakers and fellowship.
Dr Shoop offers a free trial package of his Headache Tablets claiming to relieve pain by reducing abnormal blood pressure. The ad mentions uses for neuralgia toothache period pains and general headaches and notes the product is sold by J H Stewart with a Racine Wisconsin address.
An eastern university student promotes a new cyclopedia in country districts, encountering amused farmers and a Turkish-style turkey hatching anecdote. Near Plattsburg Missouri two women raise turkeys using a controversial method, provoking reactions from their Baptist and Christian husbands.
Local food stall announces fresh salted peanuts and almonds available at the Vienna venue. Patrons can buy small bags and bulk portions for snacking at the event.
Mrs. Charles Shafer returning home from the Taylor household with Miss Pearl Shaw after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. H. Taylor and Miss Leora Taylor. Leora will stay in New Sharon for a week or two visiting friends.
A Cedar Grove Maine man credits Electric Bitters with relief from liver and kidney trouble after trying other remedies. He notes the first bottle helped and three bottles completed the cure in a letter praised by Stewart's Pharmacy as the best stomach liver and kidney remedy on earth.
The Percheron Stallions Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 will stand for service at a Cedar township residence. Also offered is a mammoth bred jack for terms see bills. Contact D Rittenhouse, 55 f, m tf ad.
Our fine black Percheron stallion Truant's Premier enters his sixth season at the Col. D. J. Palmer farm one mile northeast of the city. He ranks among the county's best and most reliable breeders with no superior Percheron available. D. J. and D. M. Palmer advertise this trusted sire.
Daily fresh rolls advertised at Vien na bakery highlighting constant availability and inviting customers to stop by for warm baked goods.
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