President A. Sykes to Speak Saturday to Farmers
President A. Sykes will address farmers and feeders this Saturday. Admission is free and open to all interested attendees.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
Starp President A Sykes to address Corn Belt farmers at Washington
Under the Auspices of the Corn Belt Association a talk by President A Sykes is set for Saturday October 17 at 2:00 p m at the Commercial Club. Sykes is described as a practical farmer and feeder familiar with farmer needs and the association's work. The notice promises an entertaining and edifying address and highlights the association’s achievements for farmers and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sykes
Washington
Sykes
Cures Woman's Weaknesses With Favorite Prescription
Editorial excerpts praise Unicorn root Helonias and Golden Seal as key ingredients in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Doctors from multiple colleges tout Helonias for uterine support and systemic vitality, while Golden Seal is cited for womb disorders and general tonicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
John Fyfe
The
Eclectic Medical Review
Helenias
Fyfe
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
John M. Scudder
M. D
Cincinnati
BR. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Iowa farmers rally as stockmen gain transit feeding rights
Restored stockman's pass to the shipper and won a case before the Interstate Commerce Commission securing feeding in transit on cattle and sheep. The Iowa feeders lead policy shaping legislation and Clifford Thorne will speak on The Almighty Dollar at the meeting urging broad attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clifford Thorne
Comet Moorehouse Captivates Drake University Skywatchers
Professor Moorehouse studies the Moorehouse comet from Drake University, noting a three‑part tail and brightening visibility. He records nightly observations in hopes it becomes naked eye by mid November while exploring its orbit and potential return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Professor Moorehouse
Moorehouse
Drake University
Yerkes Observatory
Drake Library
Washington county girl wakes after millinery opening notice
Report says a girl who slept a week in Washington county was aroused by doctors when they read aloud a millinery shop opening announcement in her presence. The Oskaloosa Herald notes the curious incident dated October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Oskaloosa
Is It Modest or Not Sheath Skirt Debate in New York
The New York debate on the sheath skirt unfolds with readers asked to judge modesty by the wearer rather than the garment. Opinions vary with one writer arguing character matters, another condemning the sheath gown as shameful and ridiculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Slave Co
Opera House
Lax-Digest
Lax- Digest
J. H. Wagner Co
Fort Madison
Iowa
Electric Bitters Cure Civil War Vet in Fayette
David Parker, a Gettysburg veteran from Fayette New York, says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble and now keeps him strong. He spent much on doctors before trying the tonic and recommends it. 50c at J E Lemmon's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
J. E. Lemmon
Social at A. M. E. Church in Fairfield
The ladies of the A. M. E. church host a social Thursday evening October 15 with the Fairfield church and choir attending. Refreshments will be served at the parsonage, admission ten cents. Everyone is invited to enjoy the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield People
Fairfield
Sunday school convention at Eureka planned
A Sunday school convention will be held at Eureka next Sunday with a strong program. Addresses are to be given by the Rev. Mr. Musselman of Wayland the Rev. U.S. Smith of Washington Wake Neal and others. All are invited. 4-4½ cents to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Mr. Musselman
Wayland
U.S. Smith
Washington
Wake Neal
Bigelow Plans Evaporation Plant at Roosevelt Arizona
Professor F H Bigelow, meteorology expert in the weather bureau, arrives in Phoenix to discuss two research lines tied to arid land reclamation and water conservation. He and Engineer Hill plan an evaporation plant near Roosevelt to study evaporation and snowfall in watersheds, with long term observations at Salton Sea to gauge climate impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bigelow
Roosevelt, Ariz
Phenix
Ariz
Los Angeles
Bigelow
Weather Bureau Service
Phenix Arizona Republican
Engineer Hill
Lake Tahoe
Truckee-Carson
Lake Tahoe Qanly
Salton Sea
Weather Bureau
Mecca
India
Salton Basin
Mammoth Tank
Brawley
Pacific
Saiton Sea
California Desert
Salton
Crete’s Stroke for Liberty and Union with Greece
A Greek editor in New York expresses strong support for Crete’s repudiation of Turkish suzerainty and unification with Greece. He denounces Bulgarian aims in Macedonia, criticizes treaties, and argues that popular patriotism will unite Crete with Greece despite powers’ intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
New York
Greece
New York Post
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Berlin
Roumelia
Europe
Austria
Crete
Notice of Voter Registration Doors Open Washington Iowa 1908
The city of Washington Iowa announces registration for the November 3 1908 general election. Boards of Registers in four wards meet October 22 31 and election day to register voters grant certificates and correct registers. All voters must register at the designated time and place to be eligible to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Boards of Registers
Morton Sessler
Geo. F. Ross
City Hall
C. N. Stinson
Chas. Hebener
Tom Chilcote
C. E. Deuel
G. G. Sigler
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Fourth Ward
Matt Springman
Oo. F. Haight
O. F. Haight
J. A. Cunningham
Long Balloon Flight Across the Continent Planned
Los Angeles balloon enthusiasts Dick Ferris and his wife plan a cross country race starting from Los Angeles in late October. They expect at least a dozen amateur aeronauts to join, with entries from the United States and the America, and routes aiming through Arizona New Mexico Texas toward the Great Lakes or Salt Lake Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ferris
Los Angeles
America
St. Louis
Noahs Ark Expedition Sets Sail From Tyne for Kerguelen
The Jeanne s Arc departed Tyne with sixty Norwegians and numerous huts and animals for breeding on Kerguelen Land in the Indian Ocean. Durban will supply about thirty laborers, and the mission focuses on whale and sea elephant hunting under a two year French fishing rights lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Kerguelen Land
Indian Ocean
Durban
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Will
Corn Belt Association
John Shields
uuVru
Hawkeye Lodge No. 1
A. O
U. W
Washington, Iowa
Hawkeye Lodge
Silas Finney
C. M. Porter
Cc. E. Wescoe
Dr. Biskamp
Dr. Stimpson
C. N. Stewart
Chas. Dickson
C. S. Reeves
W. M. Wilson
John Schilling
O. H. Graves
R. R. Lane
R. T. Wilson
S. Simon
M. C
Wm. Wilson, Jr
Joseph Kilgore
Geo.s. Tripp
Edward Schmidt
Wm. W. Mason
Chas. Todd
Chas. Wicks
Lewis Swick
Cy Hayes
R. S. Sproull
Dr. Givins
A. M. E. Church
S. S
Island
Stuart & McCreedy
Postoffice
Mutual
Dakota
Smith & Emry Real Estate
Richland
Washington, Keokuk
Jefferson County
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