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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
5
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions for Iowa, with warmth increasing tonight and Friday. Specifics indicate warmer temperatures in the western portion tonight. The report is filed as a special dispatch from the Evening Journal.
On the Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition grounds in Seattle every building is ready to receive exhibitors. See the moving picture She by Rider Haggard at the Unique tonight. Harvey Shannon, once at Corpus Christi with typhoid fever, is improving and progressing toward recovery. Also items on a city bus line contact and drink prices, Stena Hansen planning a trip to the N E A in Denver, and Mrs A Brock near West Chester reported better after strokes.
A pair of merchants at 176 Anderson & Wilson promote their coal for cook stoves, inviting customers to compare and decide which brand is best in town. The slogan emphasizes that they will prove their claim to be top fuel.
Levi Hofsteater died at his home after about eight weeks illness. He was 81, born August 19, 1827 in Columbiana County Ohio and had lived in Kansas City before moving here twelve years ago. Surviving are Ariand M. Hofsteater of Portland Oregon Mary Riley of Ridgeway Illinois and Margaret Hofsteater at home. Funeral 8 30 tomorrow at 543 West Madison conducted by Rev J C Abels with interment in Crawfordsville cemetery.
The Baptist congregation organizes a drive to build a new parsonage on the church lot to the west. Eight members contribute eight hundred dollars and a committee led by Frank Sage J B Crayne Dr E R Jenkins J W Lemley and Mrs J W Bishop is appointed to solicit further funds.
Levi Hill of Coralville shot his wife and a four year old son near Tiflin and then wounded himself. He allegedly threatened to kill her if she did not return, was drunk, and the trio were taken to University hospital where all are expected to recover.
John P. Brady a Baltimore contractor has erected a monument near Guardenville Md to the memory of Adam the first man. The plain square concrete shaft is surmounted by a sundial and the dedication is described as distinctly masculine with no intention to honor Eve.
A newspaper note recounts a circular sundial memorial titled This the first shaft in America dedicated to Adam the first man. Mr Brady reflects on the idea of honoring pioneers and argues Adam deserves a stone tribute for his role in human beginnings and the dawn of civilization.
H A Montgomery, Dave Teuscher, J W Warner and companions arrived from the Gulf Coast region reporting light sales due to recent heavy rains. The rain soaked land but should boost cotton and other crops, with four inches falling in days. Their next excursion leaves next Tuesday.
Incidents in the career of Joseph Chamberlain, a prominent Unionist leader. Birmingham official, president of the board of trade, and cabinet member. Advocated land restitution and property reform, bankruptcy reform, taxation readjustment, free schools, and compulsory allotments. Served as commissioner in fisheries disputes, colonial minister, and later resigned over tariff policy in 1903 after marrying Mary Endicott.
A meeting is set for tomorrow evening at J W Morton's office to arrange memorial services. All old soldiers are requested to meet at the hall Sunday at 2 o'clock to attend the services.
M. J. Butterfield, who has been visiting his brother Atty. W. H. Butterfield, returned to Waterloo this morning indicating a family reunion during the trip.
In the Cleveland Plain Dealer a brief dialogue notes a schoolteacher who avoids frills, adopting a plain wardrobe as a response to fashion trends. The exchange highlights contrasts between teaching attire and current style.
A New York celebration plans a September festival from New York to Troy to honor Henry Hudson and Robert Fulton. Foreign governments will be invited, replicas of the Half Moon and Clermont will sail under steam, and a grand harbor and river pageant with diverse exhibits and educational events will unfold over two weeks.
The U S Forest Service in Washington plans to plant eastern hardwoods in California this year including chestnut hickory basswood red oak and yellow poplar near forest ranger cabins. If successful larger commercial plantations may follow boosting California forest resources for furniture and vehicle industries.
At a Chicago meeting Ruthven Deane proposed tagging captured birds with aluminium labels on their right legs. The tag would show the bird's identity and last seen location to trace wintering grounds. Members welcomed the idea and requested funds for labels and volunteers.
A tribute to Payson Weston in verse form praises his leadership and vigor. The piece wishes him many productive years and a joyful old age, recognizing his example and spirit.
This piece warns whooping cough is more dangerous than many think and causes pneumonia and deaths beyond scarlet fever. It notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has helped in many epidemics and includes a testimonial from Delbert McKeig of Harlan Iowa praising its effectiveness. It lists F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy as sellers.
Col 8S Brookhart and colleagues challenge Maj Glasgow and others to a rifle match on the new range west of the city before June 12 1909. The event will follow national match rules with slow fire at 200 600 and 1000 yards plus one skirmish run.
An ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co promotes Foley's Urine Laxative for constipation and liver trouble, claiming it stimulates organs and thoroughly cleanses the system to help readers feel well in spring.
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