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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1909

Page

6

Girl Passenger in Balloon Flight from Philadelphia

Miss Violet Ridgway daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ridgway was among six aboard the balloon Philadelphia 11 owned by the Philadelphia Aeronautical School. Dr Thomas B Eldridge president of the society piloted the car with Lt A T Atherhold F Railying and C G Eldredge as passengers. Ridgway reported the craft landed in New York state near Woodstock.

Philadelphia Violet Ridgway John Ridgway Philadelphia 11 Philadelphia Aeronautical School Ridgway Philadelphia Society Thomas B. Eldridge The Aeronautical Society A. T. Atherhold F. Railying C. G. Eldredge Miss Ridgway Rtg New York State Woodstock

Goodhart Appointed Bank Examiner in Washington

Washington October 22 Comptroller of the Currency Murray designated Fehard Goodhart to be a national bank examiner at large.

Grain and Provisions Features of the Day

Grain and provisions trading closed with grains lower. Wheat and corn drifted lower from yesterday’s highs while provisions rose. Closing prices show Wheat Dec 1.04 and May 1.04, Corn Dec 59 for Dec 59.5c and May 61 4c, Oats Dec 39 percent and May 42 4c. Pork Jan 18.60 and May 18.35. Lard Oct 12.60 and Jan 11.10. Chicago cash prices list No 2 hard 1.10 to 1.12 and No 2 corn 60 to 61 4c.

Chicago

Cattle and hog prices in South Omaha market report

South Omaha market report shows cattle receipts at 7 400 mostly slow down 10 cents with steers 4 50 to 8 00 cows and heifers 3 00 to 5 00 western steers 3 50 to 4 25 stockers and feeders 3 80 to 0 calves 3 50 to 7 00 bulls and spgs 2 75 to 4 30 hogs receipts 00 up 10 cents with heavy 7 45 to 7 55 or 7 30 to 7 50 6 50 to 7 00 bulk 7 45 sheep receipts 18 000 steady slow yearlings 4 75 to 5 40 with 3 90 to 4 60 ewes 3 75 to 4 25 lambs 6 40 to 7 00

South Omaha

Chicago Live Stock Market Summary October 21

Cattle receipts 1000 weak with beeves 3.85 to 6.65. Cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.40. Texas steers 3.75 to 4.80. Stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.10. Western cattle 4.00 to 7.25. Hogs receipts 5000 firmer 5c higher. bulk 7.50 to 7.80. Light 7.10 to 7.70. Pigs 5.25 to 7.10. Sheep receipts 25000 steady. natives 2.40 to 3.80. Westerns 2.60 to 4.85. Lambs 4.25 to 7.20. western lambs 4.50 to 7.10.

Chicago Texas

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth

Rexall 93 Hair Tonic is advertised as a potent germ destroyer with ingredients like resorcin beta naphthol pilocarpine borax glycerine and alcohol. The ad guarantees dandruff removal and hair growth or a full refund with a two size price of 50 cents and $1.00 and claims nearly all users see satisfactory results.

Rexall

Vienna bakery offers wide pie and pastry selection

Local notices describe the Vienna bakery tomorrow with pies cakes and various rolls for trade plus Friday and Sunday specials. Also mentions Mrs Mary Gibson visiting Maxwell Iowa and Anna Pence returning to Lockridge Iowa after a visit. References to Prof Nutting lecture tickets and Miss Mabel Morton's Cornell College membership.

Anna Pence George Duke Lockridge Iowa

West Chester Lectures Open Friday With Violinist

West Chester launches its first lecture course Friday October 29 1909 at United Presbyterian Church featuring violinist L L Smebk. Proceeds benefit future free lectures for season ticket holders with a goal of wholesome entertainments for all ages.

West Chester L. L. Smebk United Presbyterian Church

Mirrors Re-Silvered Monday at McNamara's 8 8 Furniture

Glass shop McNamara's 8 8 Furniture announces mirror re-silvering service available Monday. The listing notes old mirrors can be renewed to look like new, with emphasis on expert care at the furniture store location.

McNamara

The Churches Weekly Schedule of Worship

Sabbath school at 9 45 A M morning service at it junior at 4 30 P M senior at 5 45 P M evening service at 7 P M scheduled for weekly church gatherings with multiple sessions.

Sunday Services Schedule with Thank Offering

The notice lists Sunday school at 9:30, morning worship at 11, annual Thank Offering during the morning service, Senior Endeavor at 5:45, and evening worship at 7.

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times

Corner of Toway Avenue and Jefferson Street invites all to Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with topic Probation after death. Golden text Psalm 68 20 proclaims salvation from death. Wednesday meeting at 7 45 and free reading room doors Monday Wednesday Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store.

Towa Avenue Jefferon Street Crail’s

Methodist Episcopal church schedule multiple services

Sunday school at 9 30. Class meeting at 10 30. Public service at 11 with communion. Junior League at 3 30 Epworth League at 5 46 and evening service at 7.

Souls Awakening Sermon by Rev Hastings at B Y P U

Public worship times at 1 and 17 with a 6 o clock B Y P U service. The pastor preaches in the morning and Rev A D Hastings of Des Moines will speak in the evening on Souls Awakening. Baptist State convention to be held at Vinton Iowa October 25 to 29.

B.Y.P.U A. D. Hastings Des Moines Vinton

PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS PAZO OINTMENT CLAIM

An advertisement guarantees cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. The product offers 50 cents value and promises relief for sufferers.

Patterson sale postponed to Saturday due to weather

The W A Patterson sale scheduled for today has been moved to tomorrow because of bad weather. The sale will proceed tomorrow rain or shine with the same terms.

W. A. Patterson

Burglar Steals Sergeant Balsz Timepiece In Sacramento

While Sergeant Henry Balsz slept in Sacramento his house was entered and a gold timepiece was taken from his vest pocket. His star badge was attached to the pocket. His daughter alerted the mother and frightened the intruder who fled. The sergeant woke to find the loss.

Henry Balsz Sacramento Cal Balsz Sergt. Balsz

Parsian Sage Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Cure and Lush Locks

Advertorial claim touts Parsian Sage as a guaranteed hair tonic that cures dandruff stops itching and hair loss in two weeks. Testimonial from Mrs Saral Sandertoff cites scalp cleansing and fluffy silky hair. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy Washington and Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo 50 cents a bottle with mail orders.

United States Lemmon Saral Sandertoff Washington St Owokso Mich Washington Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Public Sale of Thoroughbred Hees at Washington Iowa

Auction at residence one mile southwest of the Square Washington Iowa starts 11 AM on Wednesday October 27. Sale includes ten head of Poland China boars and seven head of China gifts, two Duroc Jersey boars, four sows with pigs, twenty head of yearling steers, Plymouth Rock chickens, John Deere wagon, harness and sleigh gear. Terms cash under 25. 5 percent discount for cash on larger sums. credit of one year with bankable note for sums over 25. notes bear interest from date if overdue. Transportation from Casey's Livery barn for morning trains. Auctioneers AL Darbyshire D F Macon Austin Sutherland Ralph Dougherty Clerk.

Washington Iowa Poland P. C Plymouth Rock Wm. Sutherland Sétha Casey AL. Darbyshire D. F. Macon Austin Sutherland Ralph Dougherty Harry Whittaker

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