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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
4
E T Brewster explains that a day is not always twenty four hours. Star time for a rotation is twenty three hours fifty six minutes four and nine hundredths seconds. Sun time averages twenty four hours but varies with Earth's orbit. Clock noon rarely aligns with sun noon.
A concise reflection from Ovid praising noble aid to those in distress, framing charitable rescue as a kingly virtue and timeless moral duty.
A man discovers a bundle of letters hidden in an overcoat. He reads a sweetheart's notes signed Peach and becomes obsessed with the unseen author. His pursuit leads to a reunion and an anonymous plea of exchange, ending with Peach inviting him to complete the romance.
The article advises discarding low grade or damaged fruit to prevent decay from storage rats and stresses gradual cooling before storage. It recommends shallow bins or boxes, proper grading, ventilation, and adjustable temperatures, noting J. Werkins’ storage facility with three rooms and a large chilling area.
The article advises withholding water in autumn to ripen summer growth and avoid unripe wood winter kill, then thorough watering late season when growth won t trigger buds. Lawns benefit from occasional winter waterings, and a mulch of straw or leaves around shrubs helps prevent freeze thaw damage.
Crum near the tunnel mill in Jeffersonville Indiana uses a divining rod to search hills for buried treasure. He reports coins including Spanish and U S silver pieces dated 1827 and a French gold coin valued around ten dollars. He suspects Civil War era hoard linked to Morgan’s raid and keeps hope of a larger trove nearby.
In Marengo township Marshall Michigan on October 7 1900 the 10 year old daughter Hauxel of Henry Kish was killed instantly when her 12 year old brother Bruce discharged their uncle's shotgun during play The boy fled home telling his mother a crazy man shot his sister and police began inquiries into the fatal accident.
In Columbus on October 7 reports from thirty nine Ohio railroads to the state railway commission indicate the 2-cent passenger fare law generally aided operations. Passenger earnings rose overall with only three lines showing declines.
The Fortnightly household economics department will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs L S Patterson to discuss upcoming plans and activities.
The G M C s of the Presbyterian church will meet with Marguerite McGugin this evening at 7 30. Yesterday afternoon a large number of Junior League friends gathered at the Methodist church for the annual installation service. Officers elected include President Jay Brown first vice Eva Fleming second vice Dorothea Wickham third vice Helen Morton fourth vice Myrna Nicola secretary Alice Meek treasurer Ruth Wilson pianist Cecil Rogers and chorister Mildred Wabnitz.
Yesterday morning at the Methodist church a rally day was held with Sunday school services and short talks by Revs. A. S. Smith W. R. Stryker and S. C. Gardner. A sextet including Ralph Keller Will Kuhn C. D. Gove J H Cocklin James Warner and Thompson Brookhart sang a selection. About 750 attendees enjoyed the service.
The Journal states a delay due to rearranging machinery in the press room. One end of the room is open, making conditions modestly unfavorable for press work. They expect to resume prompt publication in a few days and ask for readers patience.
Local notices list a barn for rent at 515 8 S 2nd Ave and several residents traveling. Howard Hill returns from Winfield, Louis Baird back to Crawfordsville to work on Dr N J Lease residence, and Miss Lulu LaMotte arrives from Brighton for a visit. Charles Winter heads to Chicago for a corn show while Col S W Brookhart Capt John Steck and Grover Springman depart for Des Moines for a state school. Mrs Marcellus Meek returns to Burlington for treatment with Doctor Castor after a brief home stay. Mrs A L Turner and Mrs Clarence Axline, mourning the death of their daughter L C Shepard, depart for Winona, Iowa. Mike C Lewis plans Chicago shopping for goods, returning by Wednesday night. Edith McBride Hayre Edna Jones Wyman and Hill McCleary Crawfordsville travel homeward to resume school after a Sunday visit.
At Rock Island on Saturday the high school team won 63 to 0, overpowering a smaller home eleven. Spectators noted the visitors played at speed to rack up the score, while the Rock Island squad enjoys depth with multiple teams and strong defensive practice.
Dr. George Kerr left for Letts on business. W. J. Kueneman visited in the city from Riverside. Chal Ford went to Brighton for Sol Rich & Co. J. C. Brown travels to Morning Sun for a few days with Barden Engine and Auto Co. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carden visited Winfield over Sunday at the Nutt home. Mrs. J. A. Work heads to Burlington for a two week stay. Oscar Jones resumes academy duties after a weekend at home near Cotter. Nick Shelangouskie goes to Burlington for rheumatism treatment with Dr Castor. The Rev Chas. R. Watson spoke on foreign missions in Chicago after yesterday's service. The day features numerous people moving between local towns and relatives across the region.
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