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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
8
W R Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies use of Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and calls it a thorough practical remedy. He offers a conscientious reference. Sold by all druggists.
Good constitution and breed adaptation lead to vigorous flocks. Inherited constitution shows in form and motion. Retain only progeny from strong-constitution animals and cull those showing weakness or disease. Hunger and environment affect vigor. regular observation and removal of weak individuals maintain flock health.
J Al Dobie discusses hog breeds for size temperament and fattening. Poland China and Chester White suit lazy productive hogs, Chester White risks skin disease in winter, Poland China small litters. Crosses like Chester female with Poland China male, or Poland China male with Duroc female yield high performance.
A farmer can profit from starting with high grade cattle and pure bred bulls. Quality beef stock reduce costs on land, feed and labor, making better cattle more economical than inferior stock. Excellence in livestock boosts returns across agriculture.
A humorous reflection on past conquerors and modern heroes. The speaker claims bold achievements in Julius Caesar Washington and Columbus would be easy, then undercuts boast with a modest stance. A quip at the end plays on the saying Youth is so short.
A St Paul citizen lambasts Interstate Commerce Commission over upper berth pricing in sleeping cars. He argues the upper should cost less than the lower and suggests ways riders could push for change as to comfort and safety perceptions.
Badlands Bill reproachfully tells the crew the Terror of the Rockies has ruined the hull camp by swearing in front of a Boston man. The Terror admits guilt, while One Eyed Pete and Badlands Bill press for details of the offense.
A historical verse notes a vessel praised for its purpose from quarter deck to keel while acknowledging many hull holes and a frail structure implying it was largely made of steal.
A courtroom exchange includes the line Were you ever in the penitentiary asked the noisy attorney of the subdued witness and the reply No, sir Were you. The fragment captures a tense witness interrogation moment.
Some people prefer in battle to be the rear guard and more rear than guard at that. Being interested in others troubles is fostering ingratitude and working for your own undoing. Time is the only scorcher that doesn't go oner or later get pinched for speed ing. A pessimist is an optimist with his engine reversed. Some people know how to make money while others only know how to take money.
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with fair skies and continued warm conditions. Gentle southerly winds are expected through tonight up to 8 o'clock.
The Chicago market summary covers grain by sample for winter wheat and spring wheat, corn, oats, and related prices. It lists livestock receipts for hogs, cattle, sheep, and related quotes at Chicago and East Buffalo, with ranges for prime and common grades and assorted hay prices.
A swarm of bees settled on an awning along Lexington street in central Baltimore disrupting traffic. Police and bystanders watched as a Lex ington Market stall keeper brushed most into a box with a bare hand while another merchant stirred remaining insects with a long pole. The source notes the origin of the swarm is unknown and calls the event highly unusual.
A June 18 Boston fire burned thirty five to forty autos in the Back Bay Automobile garage, with losses around 100000 dollars. Explosions hindered crews but the fire was confined to that building. neighboring Pope Toledo garage was saved by a narrow margin.
Captain W. J. Pigman paymaster of the Iowa was charged in Hampton police court with violating Virginia Jim Crow street car law. Acting Mayor Richardson dismissed the case but advised Pigman to heed conductors in the future.
Chubb & Sons report to postal authorities that forty five 6 per cent gold bonds of the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad company, valued at 20000, were lost or stolen in transit from London. They were shipped to a New York bank from its London branch aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and arrived in New York incomplete.
Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 8 to 7 in the league on a day with multiple games. New York beats Cincinnati 9 to 1, Brooklyn bests St. Louis 2 to 0, Chicago earns 2 to 1 over Boston. American league games include Boston routing St. Louis 11 to 4, and Philadelphia beating Cleveland 4 to 1. Ten innings see New York prevail 5 to 4 over Chicago. Additional association results list Toledo defeating Kansas City 11 to 4, and other city matchups with varied scores. Western play notes Denver over Lincoln 8 to 5.
C V Pepper credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving him after lung and throat hemorrhages left him bedridden. He reports instant relief from coughing and rapid cessation of bleeding, returning to work in three weeks. Stewart s Pharmacy offers 50c and 1.00 bottles and a trial bottle free.
Truant's Premier, a fine black Percheron stallion, will begin his sixth season at the Col. D. J. Palmer farm one mile northeast of the city. Described as one of the county’s best and most reliable breeders. D. J. and D. M. Palmer.
D Rittenhouse announces breeding service for Silver Branch 41385 and Prince of Lakewood 21528 at his Cedar township residence. A mammoth bred Jack is also available. Terms shown on bills.
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says a sore resisted treatment until Bucklen's Amica Salve healed it. He reports the salve cured the sore and made him a happy man. The notice refers to guaranteed relief for piles burns and similar ailments.
A Ced Grove Maine resident credits Electr Bitters with curing liver and kidney troubles after failing to find relief. The letter says one bottle helped and three completed the cure, with Stewart's Pharmacy guaranteeing the product as the best for stomach liver and kidney issues at 50 cents.
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