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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1910
Page
8
The May forecast warns of reactionary and regular storm periods from the 2nd to 4th and 9th to 12th with warmer trends, then cool snaps and frost inland. Seismic activity is predicted mid month with earthquakes likely between the 6th and 12th, followed by more storms and a cooler end to May.
In Kansas City on May 4 Dr. Victor C. Vaughan testified that a sealed dish held brown crystalline particles constituting about a fiftieth of a grain of strychnine from Col. Swope’s liver. Prosecutor Reed presented this evidence as key to proving Col. Swope was poisoned by Dr. Bennett Hyde. Defense plans to argue Col. Swope’s prolonged illness. they contend lethal doses of strychnine and cyanide could differ in timing.
The steamer Otari sailed from Ineston Jamaica on May 4 carrying the body of Gen. Nord Alexis former president of Hayti who died here last Sunday.
Chicago grain prices mixed with No 2 wheat at about 1.09 to 1.12 dollars and corn values from 60 to 68 cents. Live stock in Chicago and Omaha shows hogs around 9.00 to 9.40, cattle mainly 5.75 to 7.50, and sheep with lambs near 7.50 to 9.50. East Buffalo listings show slow cattle and sheep markets with hogs around 9.65 to 9.70 and lambs at 8.50 to 9.50.
A tribute praises E Dean owner of a Washington bakery opposite the Opera House. It notes five years in business, broad distribution of bread, modern equipment, two departments for bread and pastry, daily 1200 loaves plus buns and cakes, wedding and party special orders, home made candies with metropolitan quality, reliable service, and a storefront display with full stock. Says the shop provides year round quality and a metropolitan establishment.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath is sworn in Toledo Ohio December 6 1886. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials available by mail.
J W Patton announces his candidacy for sheriff of Washington County, subject to Republican primaries in June. Foley Kidney Pills advertised as antiseptic and restorative with a note from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhillney Drug Co as distributors.
Baseball results across the National and American Leagues with standings. Brooklyn plays New York as Wiltse Drock and Mere produce runs. Philadelphia hosts Boston in rain threatening weather. Chicago faces Detroit. New York hosts Washington. St Louis sees Cleveland postponed due to wet grounds.
In Milwaukee Milwaukee the American Association event recorded a time of 0.81 with athlete Paul finishing at position 6.
The Wallace school fourth room baseball team beat St James by 20 to 12 yesterday. The lineup includes Barham Whitaker Barrett Critz Rerdo Fretehin Proudfit Kiskamy Freding Casey Fox Swift Anderson Walker Fulton Fretehin Lodders Eagle.
Crime statistics indicate burglary and house breaking are down in London, with fewer incidents reported across police districts. Analysts note improvements in detection and patrols contributing to the decline.
Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe throat and chest remedy for all ages, claiming no opiates or harmful drugs. The yellow package is advertised as the genuine product with substitutes to avoid. Lemon's Pharmacy and Mectihinney Drug Co. are listed as outlets.
The world hosts about 270 active volcanoes, many of which are relatively small. The statement highlights global volcanic activity and notes considerable variation in size among active volcanoes.
A vivid tale of Susie climbing trees and fences, jumping ditches, and enduring cuts and bruises. Her mother applies Luck len's Arnica Salve from Lemmon's Pharmacy which is claimed to heal boils ulcers eczema old sores corns and piles.
A note on early medieval laws in England during Canute’s reign showing a prohibition on English parents selling their children to the Irish as slaves. The fragment suggests concern with child trafficking and moral order in the tenth or eleventh century.
A collage of light wits and social quips drawn from Chicago News Boston Transcript Milwaukee Journal and other papers. The snippets feature flirtatious banter rowdy captions and dry quips about manners, money, and modern life.
The ad portrays patience with a nagging wife who needs help for nervous and physical ailments. It touts Electric bitters as the remedy for melancholy loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting spells promising health for women and backache and weak kidneys. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
In Calabria counterfeiting remains a sizable business and Neapolitans are advised to bite coins before accepting them to ensure genuine currency in transactions. The practice reflects local attitudes toward cash and the persistence of counterfeit activity in the region.
Wableta, druggist offers refunds if the remedy fails to cure with E W Grove's signature on each box priced at 26 cents.
Administrator Anderson offers for sale all real estate of the late Harrison A Ball. The assets include 160 acre farm eight miles north of Washington, 80 acres two miles west of the city, 1044 acres in South Washington, eight fine lots with two dwellings on S Iowa Avenue, five good lots on S Marion Avenue in a good residential district, a house and lot in Southwest Washington, and two lots on 8 Second Avenue.
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