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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
Washington this day reports the tariff bill will place iron ore on the free list and substantially reduce tariffs on rails and billets and pig iron by 25 percent. Lead copper sugar remain unchanged while high grade cotton and silk see higher rates. many changes are anticipated before final passage.
Chicago pro prohibitionists invite anti dry opponent Clarence S Darrow to speak at their annual banquet tonight in a program that will include a joint debate with responses from Oliver W Stewart W P Ferguson and others marking a rare public clash over the issue in Chicago.
The home of Norman E. Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee was destroyed by fire in Buffalo New York. Mack and his family were away in Atlantic City at the time.
The forecast calls for fair weather in Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa today with clouds moving in tomorrow. In Iowa rain or snow is possible by tomorrow night as conditions shift across the region.
The Chicago market report lists winter and spring wheat prices by sample, corn and oats quotes, and live stock quotations. Hog, cattle, and sheep receipts are reported with price ranges for prime fat steers, choice lambs, and other categories, followed by East Buffalo and Elgin market notes and butter prices.
A caucus was held last evening at the hall starting at 8 o clock. The meeting reviewed the full ticket and proceedings.
A Citizens party caucus in Washington selects S B Dewey as mayor candidate and nominates ward councilmen and officers including C C Wilson city attorney W A White treasurer and J C Purvis T J Berdo C M Keck as assessors. March 2 election will fill most city offices except park commissioners. The Journal urges public support and patience with oversight.
Fragment discusses personal judgment and doing what is right. No identifiable people or organizations are named.
George H. Paul Dave Teuscher and Ralph Shannon returned from Robstown Texas with positive sales remarks though turnout was below expected. The March business drew as much as one hundred thousand dollars and future trips look promising. Dave Leuscher visited Keota briefly today.
An advertising note urges readers to consider the quality of Wonderful Fox and Dewey offerings and suggests it will pay to take a look.
The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia affirms Justice Gould's ruling enjoining the American Federation of Labor. It holds that the "We don't patronize" boycott list is illegal and cannot be used to pressure compliance.
The funeral will be held at the residence of G. W. Ish 300 East Fifth Street with Rev. Geo Rogers in charge. The body will be placed in Elm Grove cemetery receiving vault until Geo P Leuck from Colorado is located.
I will sell at public sale on the northeast corner of the square Saturday, March 13, 1909, at 2 p.m. the following described property One team ten and eleven years old respectively One set of work harness One Birdsell wagon nearly new Terms cash 22 21 D. F. Macon Auctioneer.
Mrs. G. L. Foster and family express gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father.
Wisconsin farmers and milk shippers oppose Dr. Bading's tuberculin test ordinance. Many cow owners doubt the test's value and plan to stop shipping milk to Milwaukee once the ordinance takes effect. Shippers in large numbers say they will cease sending milk to Milwaukee.
Lincoln ancestry traced to Samuel Lincoln of Norwich England who emigrated to America and settled in Hingham Massachusetts in 1638. Some descendants were Quakers who settled in Rockingham County Virginia. The president’s grandfather moved to Kentucky and Thomas Lincoln, the president’s father, was a carpenter.
The original ballet is described as a carefully designed mimetic drama that taught moral lessons through dance.
Henry Knecht advertises a help wanted posting for a woman or girl to work in a tailor shop. Chas Brown traveled as a Burlington passenger this morning on business. The Asher millinery store interior is undergoing improvements this week with repapering and fresh white paint on woodwork and fixtures.
Madison March 10 State Game Warden James W Stone refused to tell a legislative committee what he did with seven hundred dollars in Milwaukee the day he says he received twenty five hundred in cash at Stephenson headquarters for campaign expenses William L Essman McGovern campaign manager testified some workers deserted to Hatton but no link to money influencing switches is found
The hedgehog sleeps soundly with little to fear. When danger arises it raises spines to deter any disturber of its dreams.
Repair your furniture by calling M. D. Manhower at No. 95. He will pick up your furniture for repair or upholstery and return it to you. 1966.
A bachelor asks if women will ever gain as many advantages as men. the suffrage club president replies that women will always lack one key advantage a wife cannot possess, as quoted from Woman's Home Companion.
New York March 10. After a committee meeting on stock exchange inquiries, Chairman Horace White said James R. Keene sent a courteous letter refusing to reveal what he knows about manipulation. Keene cited ill health and inability to endure examination fatigue.
Not Juige scientist may come here as Muscatine residents push a health claim for a Root Juice remedy. Reported cures include relief from stomach and bowel soreness, improved digestion, and alleviation of catarrh rheumatism and kidney issues. locals urge a demonstrator or arrival of the scientist.
The advertisement promotes Seedless sweet oranges and other produce with price per dozen listed as 20c 25c 35c and 50c. It also notes high quality grapefruit lettuce and radishes available at the shop.
Lawrence mass March 10 The American Woolen company President William M Wood warns that any tariff reduction on woolen goods will force wages downward He claims mills are currently paying the highest wages ever to woolen textile workers and that a cut would cost jobs and living standards.
Harrisburg March 10 The local option bill allowing boroughs townships and wards to vote on liquor sales was defeated in the house of representatives.
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