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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
4
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William starts a year in the Prussian interior ministry to study each department under the minister's supervision. He attends cabinet conferences, prepares reports, and will serve in key ministries to learn the administrative system. An order exempts him from military duty for the year.
Petersburg Indiana October 15 after twenty five years of experimenting Sol Catt a farmer near Oliphant has corn that crows three ears to the stalk each averaging over twelve inches in length Catt has made corn culture a study.
Port Huron Michigan October 15 George B Lohrsterfer a prominent druggist and musician has filed suit in circuit court against his wife Bertha alleging extreme cruelty and that she refused to cook his meals.
Springfield report shows James W Level died from heart trouble after being found dead in Zoo park north of Springfield. He had a close call in San Francisco as TP Spreckels Jr., son of John P Spreckels, escaped asphyxiation from a bath heater gas at his home.
Sterling October 15. Ralph Parker a wealthy farmer committed suicide by ingesting a pound of Paris Green. He had been despondent over ill health for some time.
Jones spent yesterday fishing and reported a notable catch. The outing yielded several fish and a quiet day by the water with no reported incidents.
A Baltimore American excerpt extols the veneer cutter as a modern marvel. It notes its ability to produce 125 to 150 veneers per inch from inexpensive wood, preserving color and texture with minimal polishing and highlighting economic motives behind its use in furniture making.
A humorous quote pairs a nearly 400 year old turtle named Grandma who has lost her teeth with a playful remark about her dentition. The exchange underlines a lighthearted, whimsical viewpoint on aging and resilience.
Fire at the Vencoyd iron works of the American Bridge company near Philadelphia on October 15 caused about 300000 dollars in damage. The carpenter shop lumber storehouse erecting shop and two dwellings were destroyed along with twelve freight cars. Firemen saved surrounding property and most dwellings. origin believed set by tramps in a freight car. In Dakota farmers prosper as cereal prices rise with wheat over 1 a bushel.
Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara declines Republican and Independent mayoral bids for Boston next December, saying his duty to the city police department compels him to remain in the force.
Hogs receipts 37,000 with bids from 6.75 to 6.89 for choice heavy and 6.40 for mixed packing. Cattle receipts 35,000 with prime fat steers 6.75 to 7.30 and cows 3.00 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 40,000 with native lambs 6.00 to 7.25 and spring lambs 6.00 to 6.75. Wheat opening with varying daily highs and lows.
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations show grains and livestock futures with mixed moves. Wheat and corn futures edge lower while pork and lard trade firm, domestic cash prices noted for No. 2 red and No. 2 hard wheats, and live stock markets in East Buffalo report slow demand amid larger receipts.
A forecast shows Illinois and Indiana turning fair then warmer, with lower Michigan likely showers in the north and rising temperatures. Wisconsin mainly fair with possible northern showers and warm-up, while Iowa trends generally fair and warmer in the east.
The article describes extreme impoverishment in Tokyo's Shitaya quarter, highlighting vast slums and the migration of Japanese to the capital. It notes government suppression of unfavorable domestic reporting, limited public access to the poorest areas, and a sensational response to foreign coverage.
A Marmonte tragedy at Theatre Francais features Cleopatra about to kill herself using a mechanical asp by Vaucan son. The venomous snake performs a hiss before the actress’ staged danger prompts a spectator to exit, declaring I am of the same opinion as the asp.
A humorous note on translation shows Donnerwetter rendered as Zounds while Zounds is given as Potztausend and Sappermeat. Potztausend is then translated as The deuce and Good gracious.
Will test fire alarm at 10 oclock tomorrow morning unless a conflagration occurs. Cheap excursions to the North and West offered weekly. In this district farmers threshing 58 bushels per acre and selling at 80 cents per bushel. Land in the same district selling from 12.50 to 18.50 per acre. For information write or phone J. P. Thom Washington Iowa N Vy Corner square.
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