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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
4
FOX and DEWEY'S claim exclusive styles not offered by other manufacturers for a year. They advertise that their shoes are unique in style fit quality and overall satisfaction when purchased from their outlets.
U S Census Director E Dana Durand aims to cut costs in the 1900 agricultural census by moving away from hand punched cards and exploring nonpay or low pay enumerator options. He notes wage limits and seasonal work make recruiting difficult, suggests college students or teachers may help, and discusses timing shifts to spring enumeration.
A brief note invites readers to place a want ad in the journal for items or services. It emphasizes simple placement and local reach, urging interested sellers or buyers to contact the paper for guidance and pricing.
Doings of the people report county happenings from various communities and other day to day items. Local correspondents furnish updates on community events, notable deeds, and everyday occurrences shaping the county.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Joe Richardson at the New Haven church on Monday. Winnie Mayer of Seventy Six visits her cousin May Mayer. Will Brinning and sister Nannie traveled to Washington. Mrs. W E Augustine learned by telegram that her sister Lillie Finney was not expected to live. She and sister Cale Lemley started that morning. Miss Lou Augustine of West Chester is covering her work while away. Rob McCaleb went to Washington on Thursday for business. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Harry Davidson's on Wednesday with fourteen members present. Mrs McCaleb and daughter Mae visited Henry Cuddeback on Tuesday.
Miss Lena Maxwell and T. W. Rickey visited today. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Harvey of Washington called at the N. L. Long home. D. L. Baird of Fairfield stayed overnight. Church notes list Presbyterian U P and M E services at 11 and 7 30 and 1 30.
Joe Simerman and wife returned from St. Louis Thursday. The liveryman J. P. Dayton met them at Washington in an auto. The Ladies Aid feed people at the stock sale today. J. D. Dayon sold the John Tierney farm to Dr. Stapper who previously lived in the area. Baptist ladies plan a supper in the J. D. Smith building Saturday evening. Sam McKee of Chicago moves to the D. R. Munro farm to work this year. Mrs. E. D. Sowash was a passenger Friday evening. John Woods returns from St. Louis visit.
Prof. C A Nutting of the state university spoke on The Bottom of the Sea at the Congregational church as part of the University Extension course for high school teachers. The first of five lectures drew a large, attentive audience and the Fortnightly club sponsors expect continued success with Oct 22 and future Methodist church dates.
Regular chapter meeting tonight at 7 30 is on the agenda with business and work on Vast Masters. Jas D Glasgow signs the note and mentions Try a Journal Want Ad.
Having sold my farm I will sell at my residence one mile south of the Square or quarter mile southeast of Chas Winters on Saturday October 16 beginning at 1 30 p m the following property Two horses One mare five years old one mare nine years old Six head of cattle One good milch cow one fresh cow one yearling steer two yearling heifers one spring calf Six spring shoats Ten acres of corn in field two ricks timothy hay 1 good farm wagon 1 one horse wagon open buggy 1 set hay ladders 5 foot Deering mower 14 inch walking plow and inch walking plow 1 walking corn plow 1 garden cultivator 3 section harrow corn shelter buggy tongue good set double work harness single buggy harness good saddle and bridle double cinch wagon jack mowing scythe post sledge long handle shovel log chain ax wire stretcher horse blankets good knee robe 16 ft ladder cider barrels separator churn washing machine wood heater Acme coal heater and other articles too numerous to mention Terms A credit of 12 months will be given on all sums over 10 00 purchaser giving approved note 19 00 and under cash 6 per cent discount for cash on all sums over 10 00 Mrs E Hopengardner Ralph Dougherty Clerk Chas Brown Auctioneer 6 8 14
Rev. J. C. Abels spoke at the First United Presbyterian Church on Prohibition and Business to a largely female audience. He cited dry towns as economic gains, recounted a town that went dry after a youth’s challenge, and noted a sceptical businessman later approved of dry policy after rising sales.
A series of brief visits are noted in Kalona with residents and guests arriving from Davenport Moline Hopkinton and Berthold. Fred Skola and families mingle in town while Matt Gillispie hosts visitors and detours to Des Moines and Waterloo for travel and funeral notices.
Trading in Chicago reports increased southwest grain receipts and official rain forecasts tempering bullishness in winter wheat. December wheat at 1.09, May 1.03, July 1.00. corn 0.74 to 0.60. oats 0.41. Provisions firm with January pork at 18.25 and January lard at 19.72. Cash bids show No 2 hard wheat 1.08 to 1.10 and No 2 white corn 61 to 64 cents.
South Omaha cattle receipts 6200 steady with native steers 4.50 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers 2.75 to 6.25, calves 3.25 to 6.25, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 4000 down 10 to 15 cents, heavy 7.50 to 7.60, light 7.50 to 7.55, pigs 6.50 to 7.25, bulk 7.50 to 7.55. Sheep receipts 16000 steady, yearlings 4.75 to 5.25, wethers 4.00 to 4.40, ewes 3.73 to 4.20, lambs 6.25 to 6.90.
Cattle receipts reach 4000 with ranges from 4.20 to 8.80 for beeves and 2.20 to 6.00 for cows and heifers. Hogs see 12000 receipts, open weak then close strong with top at 8.05, including mixed and butcher categories from 7.40 to 7.95 and pigs around 5.15 to 6.60. Sheep data incomplete from the clipping.
A father explains puns to his son noting three kinds good different and bad. The boy asks for a pun and the father crafts a joke about supper and then a tossed book interrupts their playful exchange.
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