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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
5
Marion T. Anderson offers assistance for coal trouble and related issues, listing phone 176 for contact and service inquiries.
Special to the Evening Journal reports a forecast for Iowa. Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with probable showers in the northeast portion. Continued cold conditions expected.
Mrs. R. S. Cook returned home Saturday from Los Angeles where she had been visiting relatives. Frank McClean of Washington Iowa advertises wood sawing services and provides the phone number 494 green for inquiries.
E. R. Lloyd a West Virginia Rhodes scholar has won the Burdett-Coutts annual scholarship at Oxford. George Wyndham Conservative MP is named rector of the University of Edinburgh. The Bulgarian assembly and Russian duma plan convening on Wednesday.
Principal games report scores on October 26 with Beloit losing 4 to Northwestern 44 in Evanston. Drake tied Kinnell 0 in Des Moines. Yale and Wesleyan drew 2S to 0 in New Haven. Carlisle tied Pennsylvania 6 to 6 in Philadelphia. Naval Cadets and Harvard tied 6 to 6 in Annapolis. Cornell defeated Vermont 9 to 0 in Ithaca. Princeton lost 0 to Syracuse in Princeton. Michigan beat Ohio State 10 to 6 in Columbus. Wabash fell to St Louis 0 to 4 in St Louis.
Lansing officials report nine month passenger earnings for Michigan railroads fall slightly since the 2 cent a mile fare took effect. The commission says the drop reflects a weak financial mood, not the new rate.
Wellington dispatch reports United States Postmaster General Meyer plans to introduce penny postage to New Zealand. Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward confirms receipt of the cable message.
In Seattle on October 26 a man believed to be A. J. Hearst shot his wife killing her instantly and wounded his year-old infant, then shot himself in what is thought a fatal wound.
Analysis revealed an arsenic containing pie eaten by Carl and Frank James aged eight and ten in Stanford. Initially suspected ptomaine poisoning, the fatal dessert shocked the Bloomington area as authorities investigated the case.
Snow marks the season’s first fall across North Nebraska and southern South Dakota including Tripp County on the Rosebud reservation. Settlers report wintry coverage as Oct 26 reports reach Norfolk Nebraska.
Hans Lobert of the Cincinnati Baseball Club was rendered unconscious by gas fumes from a water heater while shaving at John Ganzel’s home in Grand Rapids Michigan. He was discovered and resuscitated after groans were heard by Mrs Ganzel.
Traverse City Michigan October 26 the Michigan State federation of Women's clubs adopted a resolution barring members from wearing feathers on hats except those of domestic fowls and ostriches The move targets plume use in millinery and aligns with animal welfare and anti cruelty standards supported by the group
Lapel Indiana October 26 fire wiped out the Laspet Bottle company box factory. Loss is estimated at 3000 dollars with no insurance. The plant was of local importance and rain helped prevent spread to the main building. Owners are William Woodward F E Hutton and Wirt Bates all of Lapel.
Checks for 1 011 000 dollars, over half the bank’s deposits, mailed by Receiver Robert Lyon after the Allegheny National bank closed last May. Pittsboro receives about 600 000 dollars from its 1 500 000 deposit and the state about 200 000 dollars of its 600 000.
In a quarrel over son of 75 cents, Joseph Puyaters tian was fatally stabbed with a o roo. Mike Puyatere, a cousin, is charged with murder in the incident reported on Oct. 28.
The Mexican coffee harvest is projected to exceed 92 million pounds this year, a sharp rise from about 3 million pounds reported last year. The strong forecast reflects favorable growing conditions and market demand.
George Robertson piloting a 120 horsepower Locomobile wins the Vanderbilt Cup, setting a new national road racing speed record. Bert Lytle finishes second in a 50 horsepower Italian Tsotte, 1 minute 48.15 seconds behind. Race ends early as crowd overruns the course. one boy is injured and no fatalities.
Orville Wright, the aeroplane pioneer, nears release from hospital in Washington after injuries from the Fort Myer accident. His broken thigh is healing and the leg is nearly equal to the other after a splint removal and a quarter inch shortening noted in the injured limb as he plans return to Dayton.
Cleveland, Oct. 24 — Claude MacKenzie, famed Case football fullback hailed as one of Ohio’s best, died after his elbow touched a live 15,000 volt wire near the Central furnace. The accident ended a storied college career.
New York boxing faced a decisive setback after Police Commissioner Bingham ordered police inspectors to halt all current and future boxing matches in the city. The move ends the revival trend that had lingered in the area for years.
In Clinton and Bloomington on October 26 a wealthy retiree Samuel Lafferty swallowed carbolic acid amid despondency over an investment. At the same time Mrs. Allen Reynolds, wife of a local merchant, drowned herself in a well at her home due to ill health.
In Constantinople reformers report Turkish women have shed veils and marched in public, demanding equality including political rights. The Young Turkish party may grant full partnership for women, as capitalizes on a growing movement toward constitutional change and progress.
A France origin hatpin cushion pictured with an oblong cardboard box foundation. The silk covered box is finished with lace trim and a white netting cover. White horsehair fills the cushion. a ribbed ribbon hides the join. A neat dainty gift for a girl careful with hatpins.
Instructions describe head bending from chin to neck and back, tilting from side to side, and rolling motions. Include sitting posture, arm relaxation, shoulder circles, and frequent repetition every five to ten minutes. Suggest massage with cocoa butter for neck and shoulders.
A quick luncheon snack method instructs to shell peanuts wash skins dry them and fry in hot butter or olive oil until crisp and smoking hot. The guide emphasizes simple technique and high heat for a crunchy result.
Miss Mary Hunter taught in Kalona schools and spent the weekend at home. Miss Blanche Neiswanger of Crawfordsville visited friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Webb left for Santa Ana California. Elrod Dayton arrived from Brighton and spent Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. G B French returned from Clarinda and Glenwood. Charlie Mercer returned home after weeks traveling west. Mr. and Mrs. A Davidson of Crawfordsville arrived and changed trains. Mrs. Rev W G Robertson arrived from Crawfordsville for a Sunday visit with Rev W R Lawhill. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for coughs with Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Miss Nora Corrett visited Saturday with friends in Winfield returning Saturday evening. James Buchanan arrived Friday from Fairfield and spent a short time in the city with friends. Miss Harriet Clendenning of Keota arrived Saturday evening to spend Sunday at the James Clendenning home. J. E. Lemmon and wife departed this morning for Chicago to attend to business matters.
A Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine resident L A Bartlet praises Dr Kings New Life Pills for three years of good health The product is advertised as cleansing and toning the system at J B Lemmon's drug store for 25 cents.
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