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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

8

Financial Review Notes Shifting Market Currents

York October 2 Special the advance of United Steel stock market shows strength as steel industry grows with higher prices and new output. Yet cotton and corn crops disappoint and consumer costs rise, reducing prosperity for planters and fixed incomes while money shifts from speculation to real activity. Bank reserves fall, Canada and Japan move funds, and future stock liquidation remains uncertain amid delayed railroad bond issues and improving government receipts.

York United Steel Prince Canada New York Japan Europe Bank of England Panama Canal Treasury

The Best Plaster Liniment Sold by Local Firms

A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Liniment and bound on the affected area provides prompt relief for lame backs pains in the side or chest and rheumatic discomfort. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Instantaneous Cure Tale From Cattle Plague Jest

A 1866 cattle plague fear in Fagland drives a farmer to panic. A witty doctor pretends to cure him and writes a prescription telling a druggist to shoot the man in the backyard under parliamentary law. The scene ends with an instantaneous, nonlethal punchline.

Fagland

Des Moines Doctor Promotes Longevity At Ninety Seven

Dr. William Peter of Des Moines advocates living to 100 and beyond by chewing everything thoroughly and ignoring much medical advice. He smokes, drinks whisky and coffee daily, opposes tobacco hotness, and questions milk and drugs while claiming to practice medicine. His sisters reportedly lived past 100, one at 116, supporting his unconventional beliefs.

William Peter Des Moines Peter

Haskell Trial Delayed In Oklahoma Fraud Indictments

In Ardmore Oklahoma on motion of defendants the hearing of Governor Charles N Haskell and other Oklahoma figures indicted on fraud charges over Muskogee town lot cases was postponed to October 13 The delay due to Haskell's absence in Oklahoma City tied to Columbia Bank and Trust suspension Both sides say they will be ready to argue quash motions next week If not sustained trial slated for November term in Chickasha

Ardmore Okla Charles N. Haskell Muskogee Haskell Oklahoma City Columbia Bank and Trust Chickasha

Cook Adheres To Plan For Copenhagen Exam

Cr Cook confirms aim to have University of Copenhagen make the first examination of his records but asks to withhold results until all geographical societies worldwide have access. He will then submit duplicates to all societies and scientific bodies after the Danish exam.

Copenhagen University Baltimore Cr.ook Associated Press Copenhagen University Denmark Washington University of Copenhagen

Prairie Fire in South Dakota Destroys Large Territory

Lebeau Oct 6 A prairie fire started west of this city and burned over a territory mile and a half square before it was finally extinguished. This report notes the fire's rapid spread and the effort to control it.

South Dakota Lebeau

Yellow Fever Deaths Reported in Yucatan and Mexico City

Reports from Yucatan to the Supreme Board of Health confirm four yellow fever deaths in the region. The outbreaks extend to Mexico City as health authorities monitor the situation and urge vigilance and preventive measures.

Yucatan Mexico City Superio Board of Health

Baseball results from yesterday's National League games

In Chicago the Cubs lost to Pittsburg 8 to 6 with Brown Moran and Frack Gibson noted. At Brooklyn the first game ended Boston 4 Brooklyn 2. Curtis Smith and Knetzer Berger cited. Second game Boston 16 Brooklyn 3. Mattern Radin and Dent Marshall noted. At New York Philadelphia 5 New York 6. Corridon Dooin and Willie Wilson listed. The second New York game was forfeited to New York.

Chicago RISE Pittsburg Brown-Moran Frack Gibson Brooklyn R.H.E Boston Curtis Smith Knetzer-Berger R.H.E. Boston Mattern-Radin Dent-Marshall New York R.H.E. Phil'phia Corridon-Dooin Willie-Wilson

Assures College for Harlan in New Inter state College

Harlan Iowa October 5 reports great rejoicing as boosters secure sale of 200 scholarships for the new Interstate college to be established in Harlan.

Harlan, Ia Harlan Interstate College

Albert Pulitzer Dies by Own Hand in Vienna

Albert Pulitzer, brother of Joseph Pulitzer and publisher of the New York World, ended his life in Vienna by first taking poison and then firing a bullet through his temple while facing a mirror.

Albert Pulitzer Vienna Joseph Pulitzer New York World

Soldiers Bake Own Bread at Army Camp Des Moines

At Camp Corse Des Moines 4000 soldiers hosted a portable bakery from Fort Riley Kansas. The bakery delivers daily bread pies and cakes improving nutrition and morale. Women visitors bought loaves as the camp adopts the new food innovation for field service.

Des Moines United States Army Camp Corse Fort Riley Kansas Spain Congress de

Watermelon Day Opens In Webster City

Watermelon Day kicks off in Webster City Iowa on October 5 as the Commercial League plans an annual celebration. A carload of Muscatine melons will be given away at the old fair grounds as a picnic style event to foster ties between local business men and nearby trade territory residents.

Webster City Commercial League

Russia Condemns Espionage in Moscow Trial

Warsaw reports a military circuit court sentenced two German subjects for espionage. One received four years and the other two years in the penitentiary.

Warsaw

Statue of Birth of American Flag Unveiled in Baltimore Order

Paris reports the marble statue symbolizing the birth of the American flag, commissioned by Baltimore and sculpted by M. Merties, has been completed. The piece marks a ceremonial milestone in the city’s civic commemorations.

Paris Baltimore M. Merties

Prison Official Kills Self in Capitol Office

Hartford report states John C. Taylor secretary of the Connecticut Prison association shot himself in his capitol office. Authorities treat the death as suicide. No further details on motive or state of investigation were released.

Hartford Conn John C. Taylor The Connecticut Prison Association State Capitol

Foot Amputation Accident In Dexter Trains

Wesley Dennis a 60 year old retired farmer fell while alighting a train in Dexter Iowa and lost his left foot when wheels passed over it bystanders pulled him free just in time to prevent a worse tragedy.

Dexter, Ia Wesley Dennis

Mi-o-na Tablets Claim Quick Indigestion Cure

Advertisement touts Mi-o-na as a permanent cure for indigestion and heartburns with a physician's prescription origin. A testimonial from F. M. Bryant of Newnan Georgia claims dramatic relief after a 50 cent box, plus claims of rapid belching and gas relief and a free test sample from Booth's Miona in Buffalo New York.

Lemmon F. M. Bryant Newman, Ga Washington Booth Miona Buffalo N. Y

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