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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

4

Balloon crew rescued after Sierra Madre ordeal

Captain A. K. Mueller and five companions ascended the balloon America in Pasadena, landed in the Sierra Madre, and trekked to Switzer's camp on Mount Wilson. They faced a blizzard and cold after two hours aloft, subsisting on limited provisions until reaching the ranch on Monday.

Los Angeles A. KE. Mueller America Pasadena Sierra Madre Switzers Camp Mount Wilson

Plea For Mrs Farmer From Susan B Anthony Club

Dr. Sarah Sievers, president of the Susan B Anthony club, asks Governor Hughes to commute Mrs. Farmers death sentence to life imprisonment. She argues the New York prisoner was not a free agent but controlled by her husband in the murder to gain possession of a neighbor’s home held by deed.

Woman's Club Cincinnati Sarah Sievers Susan B. Anthony Club Ter Hughes New York Farmer

Concrete Silo Frost Proofing Highlights from Iowa Bulletin

A bulletin from the Iowa Experiment Station asserts concrete silos, when well built, offer superior frost resistance. Double wall concrete silos with minimal heat loss and tight roofs prove most frost proof, though expert construction is advised and costly for casual farmers. The article also notes silage should be thawed with care and contains farm column notes from R. B. Young and local social updates.

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How Long Are Cows Profitable

An Iowa reader notes cows remain productive as long as they breed and yield sufficient milk and butterfat to cover keep costs. He cites a nine year old Holstein and observes milk output gradually declines after eight, with older cows kept only if not crowded. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets ad claims use will refund money if not satisfied.

R. B. Young Farmers’ Review Washington Cook & Sherman

Shaffer to Lecture at First AME on Voices of the Hour

The Rt. Rev. C. T. Shaffer bishop of the fourth Episcopal district will speak at the First AME Church in Washington on Monday evening March 29 about Voices of the Hour. He travels nationally, has led Africa mission work, and chairs the AME home and foreign missions board. Admission is free but a liberal offering is welcomed for the Christian cause.

C. T. Shaffer M. HK Shaffer Africa A. M. EB Board of Home and Foreign Missions A. M. E. Connection Washington T. B. Stovall A. M. E. Church

Cheap For Cash 7 Room House With 4¢ Block Of Ground

For sale a seven room house on the Heights with a small ground plot and fruit trees. Located at 421 West Washington Street. Inquiries invited. Also note: a girl is wanted for steady work at the Journal office. Carl Burris has resumed work at the Gong restaurant after a brief illness.

Heights West Washington St Journal Office Carl Burris Gong

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