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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
2
Wheat futures rose on brisk demand driven by European gains with May touching a season high at 1.31 and oats also rising to new highs at 60 1/2. Corn held firm and provisions remained steady with May pork at 18.30 and May lard at 10.62. Chicago cash prices show No. 2 hard wheat at 1.38, No. 2 corn at 74 cents, No. 2 white oats at 60 1/2 cents.
Cattle receipts 2000 steady with steers 5.25 to 7.25, cows 4.00 to 5.75, calves 3.00 to 6.75, stockers 3.30 to 5.30. Hogs receipts 12000 steady to higher with heavy 7.45 to 7.50, butchers 7.40 to 7.50, light 7.05 to 7.35, bulk 7.20 to 7.10. Sheep receipts 5000 higher with ewes 6.75 to 7.50 and lambs 6.00 to 9.10.
South Omaha sales noted May receipts of 800 strong native steers at 5 to 6.90 dollars. Cows and heifers bring 3 to 6.25. Western steers 3.75 to 6.25. Stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.50. Calves 3.50.
Feeder markets report bulls and stags at 3.00 to 5.40 dollars with strong demand expected. Hogs receipts near 5,000 with prices ranging from 6.80 to 7.25, mix at 7.00, heavy at 7.10. Sheep receipts 1,800 with yearlings 5.75 to 6.75, ewes 5.15 to 6.15, lambs 7.90 to 8.90.
Mohonk Lake New York May 22 The fifteenth annual Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration closed after an array of speakers. Congressman Bartholdt urged President Taft to end all war saying a public pledge to King Edward and Emperor William could keep peace.
The interstate commerce commission ordered railroads to sell through passenger tickets from Seattle to Pacific Northwest and eastern points and to Portland Oregon, marking a victory for travelers in the Dunholm case.
In St Louis on May 22, William Strothman was acquitted of murder by a jury after claiming insanity. The defense argued he was insane at the time of the Sept 2 1908 killing of his wife, with the verdict noting he is now fully sane.
Advertising claim touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a complete stomach liver and blood cleanser. It asserts the product is a medicine of known composition with ingredients listed plainly and sworn accuracy.
Seattle investors pour more than 400000 into Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition attractions as Rothschilds promotes a long line of wash suits and corsets. Figures note free fittings next week with expert demos from Kalamazoo and a royal assortment of garments at Rothschild's Childs. Sam Thompson returns from Des Moines where his wife remains ill in a sanitarium. The academy faculty extend thanks for rent support and general contributions aiding the 1909 10 school year.
Schuyler Livingston appeared for Mrs. Merton Farr in a Madison County divorce action against Merton Farr of Winfield. The couple married February 12, 1906. she, then 16, left after three weeks. Judge Smyth granted the divorce and a financial settlement was agreed, with Mrs. Farr resuming her maiden name Miss Faye Marie Weigman.
Mr and Mrs R S McElhinney and daughter Margaret arrived from Apache Oklahoma where they lived the past year with Mr McElhinney in charge of farm work at the Indian mission of the A P church They are packing to move to Olathe Kansas and expect to leave for their new home next week Friends join Morning Sun News Herald in wishing them happiness and prosperity in their Kansas home.
Col C J Wilson of Washington is named colonel on Governor Carroll's staff and appointed chief of engineers on the staff. Col S W Brookhart of Washington will serve as inspector of small arms practice. Also notes social visits in Washington and adjacent towns.
George Haffner of Washington Iowa visited here over Sunday and spent time with friends and relatives, as reported by the Keokuk County News on May 20.
Miss Edna Klein a Washington deaconess visited the O M Cavin home Monday night in Columbus Gazette coverage dated May 20.
Mrs. Livingston of Washington Iowa has returned to her home after a day's visit in the city. Mt. Pleasant News reports this May 19.
Mary McArlin of Washington stayed several days last week as a guest at the home of Joel Zingg in Wayland.
The article notes a strong outlook for small grain with good stands and sturdy growth around Washington county. Planting is nearly complete, soil conditions are excellent, and local observer Hon. B. F. Brown says corn prospects never looked better, promising a bountiful harvest if conditions hold.
The article recalls ancient sage tea for hair color and notes modern chemists offer Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. Sold by top druggists for 50 cents or one dollar per bottle, or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co. at 74 Cortlandt Street, New York City.
An ad advertises copper cable lightning rods for sale by Leo Shelangouskie with pricing stated per foot.
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