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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
4
A relative recalls a newlywed who married for looks and charm, not practicality. He now faults his wife as frivolous and impractical, while she struggles with expectations. The writer urges husbands to set fair goals, encourage, and give wives an adequate deal to bridge gaps. If not, refrain from complaints.
The Press Club of Des Moines now in Locust street quarters seeks state wide scope. It offers non resident editor memberships at 3 dollars yearly with access to club rooms long distance telephone hypewriters and attendance at dinners and banquets.
Wheat prices rose modestly on June 21 as harvest weather in the south and a green bug scare in oats supported futures. Closing: Wheat July 1.14 to 1.14, Sept 1.08 to 1.09, Dec 1.06. Corn July 72 to 74, Sept 69. Oats July 51 to 54, Sept 43 to 44. Pork July 20.60, Sept 20.82. Ribs July 11.05, Sept 11.05. Chicago cash: No hard wheat 1.24 to 1.26, No 2 corn 73 to 74, No 2 white oats 58c.
June 21 cattle receipts 1800 steady to 10c higher with steer prices 5.25 to 7.75, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.75. hogs 4500 steady with heavy 7.65 to 7.85 and pigs 5.50 to 6.75. sheep 4000 steady with yearlings 5.50 to 6.75 and lambs 7 to 8.00.
Cattle receipts at Chicago totaled about 18 000 with steady prices. Steers sold from 5.50 to 7.25, cows 4.00 to 5.25, heifers 3.60 to 6.25, bulls 3.75 to 5.25, calves 300 to 7.60, stockers 3.30 to 5.25. Hogs receipts around 40 000 with generally lower bids. heavy 8.10 to 8.20, light 7.50 to 7.85, packing 7.85 to 8.00, pigs 5.50 to 7.26, bulk 7.65 to 7.90. Sheep receipts about 17 000 with steady prices. sheep 4.00 to 6.25, lambs 8.00 to 9.00.
Major General Grenville Mellen Dodge, famed Civil War figure and Union Pacific builder, lies seriously ill at his Council Bluffs residence. Born April 12, 1831 in Danvers New York he rose through the Army of the Tennessee and served with Grant and Sherman before his postwar ventures.
A brief catalog note from Woman's Home Companion for July mentions content consistent with the era's periodical style. No further readable specifics available from the supplied text.
The picnic stand favorite is a baked pan of small round rolls. Cool rolls are halved and hollowed, then filled with chicken mashed into a stiff cream paste. Seasoning includes salt, black pepper, and celery salt for a punch of flavor.
Profile of a prominent Iowa military leader and pioneer who organized the Council Bluffs guards, served as colonel of the Fourth Iowa infantry, aided Union war efforts, advised on the St Petersburg to Pacific railroad, and held roles with Loyal Legion, Army of the Tennessee, and Grant Monument, with affiliations in Council Bluffs clubs and fraternal orders.
Ray Stannard Baker discusses charitable work in The July American Magazine comparing the McAuley Mission and Christ Church in New York City. He weighs approaches to aid the needy and questions effective relief strategies.
A remarkable human document appeals to married readers while the issue also presents articles by Julian Street Car Coming and Votes for Women by W S Thomas. Other pieces include Taft-So Far by K and Buying a Man's Arm. Fiction by Prouty Corday Goodnow includes Good Guessing at Bridge Margarita's Soul Letters from G G and Pilgrim Scrip with varied notable material.
Advice to extend vase life of cut flowers by placing them in cold water with a little mild soap to create suds. Also suggests tying a soft thread snugly around rose buds to preserve tightness for several days before use.
John Grush, a business visitor, called in Winfield. J A Y Ashby left for Alton on business. Airdome offers a specially good program tonight. Vienna bakery advertises fresh rolls and bakery goods. Many residents travel for visits or work. ZEMO advertised for skin relief. 8S. W. Neal began a westward trip via Burlington, planning Spokane, the exposition, and the Epworth League convention.
In Keota on Saturday Mr and Mrs Art Swift escaped serious harm when their auto flipped after a loose horse crossed their path. The vehicle overturned trapping Mr Swift but the ditch spared his life. Mrs Swift suffered a broken finger and a dislocated wrist.
Those from here traveling this morning to Morning Sun include Bruce Cowden and a group of young women led by Grace Conner Mary Clendenning Stella Donaldson Irma Palmer Elizabeth Watson Maude McCreedy Margaret Brooks Althea Montgomery Artie McCulley Lulu Cherry and Ella Gordon.
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