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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
2
A clipped railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times. It names C P and B Q routes with several No numbers, locals and freights, noting daily operation with exceptions on Sundays.
Local timetable shows westbound and southwest routes with numbered trains. Times listed include No 8 passenger at 12:15 and 9:07 am, local trains at 1:31 am and 7:18 pm, and a No 61 Chicago service at 11:50 am.
Mrs. Max Keller returns from Cedar Rapids and several locals travel to Washington. Visitors include Mrs. M E Vesey and Miss Nellie McConnell. Presbyterian and Methodist services are listed for 11 with evening sermons by Rev A H Griffith on sin and great men.
Joe Fisher and wife relocate from Lone Tree to this area. Geo Trieschmann and wife visited the Ananias Shrader home in Cedar Rapids. Erlis Shaver of Columbus Junction was a Wellman visitor. Mesdames Adams and Young attended the Cedar Rapids carnival. Mr Henderson and wife visited near Bunker Hill. Will Brown and wife to Cedar Rapids for Zoe Varney Webster's illness. Amanda Shulty shopped in Cedar Rapids. Frank Geyer in Iowa City. Katie Steiner visiting the Wm Billmiller home on way from Chicago to Berkeley. Moody Canott visiting family. John and wife to spend winter in Pasadena. German Lutheran mission festival planned Sunday. Sherm Henderson to Aurora to visit daughter and son-in-law. J R Downing was Cedar Rapids visitor.
A humorous look at a girl who ran away from home to join a touring troupe. The piece mocks sensational journalism and moralizing preachers, suggesting the escape was more about chores and romance than cruelty. It also notes local social activity, visits, and small-town events with names and places from the area.
Mrs N H Messenger cares for George Trieschmanns children in Cedar Rapids. Uncle Wm Downing visits J P Thomas home in Washington West Chester. John Seibert moves into the hotel ready to feed and sleep guests. J R Hanley lectures Monday October 9. D C Kilgore installs new scales at his elevator. M D Work and wife traveled to Washington. Mrs Mary McClure visits her parents F G and Mrs L P Martin. Mrs Wm Plummer visits her father L P Jackson. Mrs W Plummer returns from Oskaloosa. Arthur Hamilton attends sale near Letts. Oscar Newell of Oskaloosa on business. Weather may force paving for autos on streets.
In Crawfordsville on October 6, Miss Bertha Anderson visited Burlington yesterday. Mrs Shockley of Washington arrived to visit at the Samuel Bailey home, joined by Mr and Mrs James Matthews.
A Portobello schoolboy creates a memorable mishap by paraphrasing a famous line. He rewrites Kingsley to say men and women must keep working even as the harbor groans for customers, turning a literary quote into a local joke.
A quotation attributed to Bismarck notes that aging brings indifference to hatred and calumny while increasing capacity for friendship and goodwill. It presents aging as a gain in emotional resilience and social warmth.
Brighton Enterprise reports a catastrophic flood at Austin Pennsylvania after a massive dam breach. The disaster wiped out the town center, killing or drowning hundreds while survivors, including Irena and Dr. Cotton, endured telegraph delays and a ruined office and home on a hill.
Secretary Sidney Coon reports weekly losses paid by the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance association. Listed are payments to John J. Green Wellman for a steer 40.00 W H Foster Wellman calf 12.50 George M Lord Ainsworth contents of house 25.50 John Reeves Washington farm damage 100.00 W S Reeves Washington barn 60.00 J W Garrick Wayland cow 45.00 G F Foster Washington dam age 20.80 Jacob Simmering Washington calf 22.00 Stephen S Wise Noble calf 13.50
Hiram Green-Silas Dooem notes a swell number of boarders at Tim Cloverfield-Waal. He asks if all are rich, while recalling the arrival of new tenants.
Pistoned praise from the chief scout for Barney Pelty of the St. Louis Browns. He lauds Pelty as the finest curve pitcher in the American League and says with a strong team he could make any opponent bend to defeat.
Umpire Lily Evans praises Olaf Henriksen the Red Sox new recruit from the New England bushes as the smallest fastest player to reach the big leagues in months. Evans notes Henriksen can steal second from first as quickly as Ty Cobb, given his size and sprinting feats.
A humorous survey reviews bizarre seasickness cures from petrol powder to oxygen inhalation and mirrors. It notes a priestly focus on belief systems, nervous remedies, and dietary tips, while dismissing any universal, foolproof remedy.
Practical advice for swimmers on preventing and treating leg cramps. Avoid bathing after meals and overexertion. If cramps strike, roll onto the back, extend the leg, rub the spot, paddle to stay afloat, and point the toes toward the knee. Beginners should reach shore for safety.
How to clean shelled nuts by rinsing with boiling water then plunging into cold water. Drain and wipe dry to preserve oils and crispness. The text notes that market shelled nuts may be prepared by children for seven cents a pound.
Suburban Life advises selecting lemons by use. For lemonade buy small soft thin skinned fruit rolled to softness for better juice. For flavoring choose large hard heavy skinned lemons good for grating.
A reader suggests saving lemon hulls and dropping them into the tea towel boiling vessel. The lemon hulls are said to whiten towels and impart two distinct fresh qualities, described as highly desirable for bright, clean linens.
Chicago opening figures show estimated receipts of 8 000. Leftovers 4 444. Prospects steady to 5 higher. Light packs 6.10 to 6.77. Mixed packers 6.05 to 6.85. Heavy shipping 5.90 to 6.80. Rough 5.90 to 6.15. Cattle prospects slow and weak. Sheep 2 000 prospects strong.
Second Report from Chicago notes estimated receipts today 9000 official yesterday 16171 shipments 4801 leftovers 4444. Market steady to five higher with bulk 625 670 light 610 680, mixed packers 605 689, heavy shipping 590 615. Cattle estimated receipts 2000 with weak tone. sheep estimated 10000 with strong demand.
Chicago grain market report dated October 7 1911 shows close and opening prices for Wheat Corn and Oats for different delivery months. Prices listed include Wheat Dec at 98 1 2 open and 97 1 2 close with May at 103 3 4. Corn Deember at 61 1 2 and May at 64 1 2. Oats at 48 1 2 and May around 50 1 2.
Readable portions show varied market figures for eggs milk flour and grain items with several price notations. Notable values include a 10 percent change in some categories and prices around 15 dollars for certain goods and 1.50 per sack for flour.
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