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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
5
Special to the Evening Journal reports the forecast for Iowa showing fair and warmer conditions tonight and Saturday.
Miss Marguerite Cherry is on the sick list. Poultry at low prices at the Royal. Dr. W. M. Terry arrived from the west. Various locals visit friends and relatives in nearby towns. Market ad lists Single Comb Black Minorcas with prices for hens, cockerels, and pullets from A. J. Fuller Muscatine.
The second annual Washington Poultry and Pet Stock show closes with about 700 birds exhibited. Judge Russell praised the exhibition and many awards were given to local growers including F L Law Wellman Lloyd Mischler A J Waldschmidt Mrs C Sommers J A Rogers and others for pullets cockerels hens and bantams across breeds such as Buff Leghorns Anconas Buff Orpingtons and White Holland Turkeys with top prizes and place awards announced.
After election, Anderson and Wilson engage in a scramble over coal interests. Analysts note contested influence and potential policy shifts as stakeholders position for control and future deals.
Mrs R S Warfe visited at the McCarty home in Richland. Mr and Mrs W J Bradley spent the day with friends near Titus. Mrs Geo Watt of Moline Ill returned home after visiting the J T Anderson home. Mrs Chas Hays and Miss Pearl Sharpe spent the day with Mrs Walter Ralston in West Chester. D W Lamson returned to Fairfield after attending the Horticultural society meeting. Mrs H F Steck and daughter Mary with Mrs F W Brindley and Mrs H M Eicher went to Mt Pleasant for a few hours. Relatives report the death of Mrs A Burris of Biggsville Ill, daughter of J J Effort, illness prevents attendance at funeral.
J G Holmes Son Muscatine reports first hen at 90 percent second hen 891 cents third hen 8949 first cockerel 91 third pullet 8944 Cornish Indian Games J P Benz City first cockerel 92 fourth cockerel 91 Nate Jones City first pullet 914 cents third pullet 88 fourth pullet 87 seconds cockerel 91s Bull Plymouth Rocks Awards continued Partridge Wyandottes C S Adams Packwood first pullet 93 percent second pullet 9249 third pullet 92 percent fourth pullet 92 percent Black Langshans
The Rebekah Gleaners plan a bazaar and pastry sale at North Side Furniture on November 21 with a request for early Saturday donations. A lengthy poultry price list follows for several buyers including John Jay Washington and S. A. Power Fairfield, detailing various hens roosters pullets and cockerels with percentages and grades.
Rev W N Crozier conducts a personal tour starting at 7 o clock at the Presbyterian church. His eight years in China and stereopticon views promise a safe, interesting journey. Fare is a voluntary silver offering. All are invited.
R T Cameron state manager of the Court of Honor will attend Jocal court tonight. All members requested to be present by order of vice chancellor.
Several loads of cobs offered for sale must be taken at once at $1.00 per load by H. A. Baxter. The note repeats the same sale details.
James Wilson was a passenger for Brighton this morning. Mrs. George Lee arrived from Keota last evening. Schuyler Livingston left for Brighton on business. Mrs. Max Keller spent yesterday in the city returning to Ainsworth. Mrs. T. C. Foley left for Sigourney to spend the day with relatives. Mrs. William Applegate departed for a visit to Aiedo Ill. Mrs. R Gallagher left for an over Sunday visit to Grimne. The Hon J H Ibrig of Pilotsburg is a guest at the H A Ball home with Miss Hettie Stewart visiting her sister Mrs Perry Beenblossom. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 60¢.
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