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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
2
A court hears a case seeking a ruling on a mistrial claim. The appeal argues the trial process was flawed and seeks relief or remand for a new proceeding. Official filings name the plaintiff and defendant and outline procedural issues under review.
Report notes Iowa City dates January 21 and 22 1908 for the Rhodes Scholarship qualifying tests. The Pratt Connell murder case session ends with plans to appeal toward a supreme court ruling despite double jeopardy, citing alleged trial errors and improper evidence.
Rhodes scholarships qualification exams will be held Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22d of January at multiple U S centers. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs committee may use the exams to judge candidates for English university scholarships to American women in 198. Rhodes trustees consent contingent on no objections at American centers. Muscatine Journal.
The Supreme Court granted a writ of review in the Elizabeth Peck of Mount Auburn Iowa versus Chicago Tribune suit. Peck seeks 25 000 damages claiming publication of her picture under another name in a patent medicine testimonial harmed her. The case moves from the US circuit court in the northern district of Illinois to higher review.
The seventh circuit were averse to her and she asks the supreme court to consider the case, which it has consented to do.
A reader praises Karo Corn Syrup for its superior flavor and versatility. The article extols its use on griddle cakes waffles and bread and notes its nutritional value and easy digestion. It highlights air tight friction-locked packaging as preserving purity.
The Animal Husbandry department at Iowa State College Ames issues Bulletin No. 91 on corn and supplement feeds for pork production plus pasture strategies and cost efficiency. Bulletin No. 2 covers tuberculosis in swine and the safety of feeding infected skim milk to hogs with government inspections noted. Both bulletins available from F Curtiss, Director.
Bulletin No. 93 from the Agricultural Engineering section at Ames details a study comparing gasoline and alcohol as fuels. It covers heat value, light production efficiency, power generation, and relative safety, noting the 1907 tax-free withdrawal of denatured domestic alcohol.
Boys urged to gather ten ears of corn and enter by December 12 at the Commercial club house. The contest teaches corn judging with a chance at the Ames trip or a Cunningham’s Sons rifle second prize. Open to under 21, no prior agricultural judging diploma, no prior contest entries.
A modest turnout watched The Wizard of Wall Street last night at the Graham theater. The production failed to impress many in the audience, though anticipation builds for the next show The Show Girl based on last year’s performance.
J J McCord arrived from Dubuque to lead the shoemaking and repairing department at the Tiarwood shoe store. An experienced hand, he will start work immediately and plans to move his family here soon.
The State University of Iowa dental department shows the high standing of its class of 1907 as none have failed the state board exams in Iowa or neighboring states. Last year's graduates seek licenses in Iowa Wisconsin and North Dakota with full admission. Mary L Gray of Minnesota becomes the first woman to register for a Bachelor of Science in chemistry at Iowa, a rare achievement for women in American higher education.
Four troops of the Second United States Cavalry led by Major Sibley moved from Des Moines in two special trains to subdue an Ute uprising near Gettysburg St. D. The four troops E F G and H are expected to reach the scene in about thirty hours and remain for months. A further call of the remaining cavalry is possible.
Children and babies line up for portraits at Freys as a photographer offers cheerful portraits. The candid scene captures families and caregivers enjoying a wholesome community moment at the local shop.
An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop Headache Tablets to stop various pains by correcting blood pressure at the pain site. It invites readers to write Dr Shoop Racine Wis for a free trial and lists a large box price of 25 cents. Also mentions The Show Girl musical comedy and its cast, claiming a November 4 opera house performance with many singers and elaborate scenery.
An advertisement guarantees cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or a refund. The claim is presented by a product called PAZO Ointment. The text uses sales language common to period ads.
The Oskaloosa library received a welcome addition from Dr J C W Coxe including fifteen Chautauqua Reading Circle volumes and fifteen St Nicholas volumes for the children's room, plus twenty other books and magazines.
The union will gather at Mrs. John Taylor's home at 2 30 p m on October 31 with the topic Trials a Test of Christian Character. The Show Girl premieres Monday November 4 at the opera house. The production features a large cast and chorus supplied by manager John P Goring.
Notice states the Donovan property sale will be held next Saturday. No further details on time location or bidding terms appear in the readable text.
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