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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1907
Page
8
Edward Naeher 65 of Edwardsville and Mrs Louise Hartman of Alton wed at Naeher's daughter’s home. Before leaving for Switzerland Naeher withdrew 1500 dollars, placed it in his hat, and misplaced it while carriage waited. He searched pockets and suitcases, then returned home. The money turned up spilled from his hat as he mopped his brow.
The American Farmer reports farmers earned about a billion dollars more this year mainly due to higher prices. Production is expected to fall about 10 percent from 1906, yet farmers are described as financially and socially healthy with rising real estate values and reduced debt.
In Buffalo on September 3 Tony Carola and Guiesppe Zappa both 13 were shock killed on a steel tower supplying juice from Niagara Falls plants to the Lackawanna Steel mill. A three hour delay to shut off current left their bodies suspended amid blue flames visible to thousands.
A passenger train on the Town Central struck an open switch at New Sharon. Fireman MM Cannon of Marshalltown was killed and engineer James Clark of Marshalltown was seriously injured. Mrs. David Kennedy of Marshalltown suffered multiple rib fractures and internal injuries.
In Bay City on September 3 Bert Woodfull 35 died when lightning struck a small amusement stand at Winona Beach. Norman Bligh 22 was likely fatally paralyzed after lightning hit the gun he carried while hunting at Tibisco Bay.
In Brescia Italy on September 5 Elliott F Shepard of New York crashed into the river at Monte Chiari during a Fifth Circuit auto race. He broke his collar bone and suffered minor injuries to other parts. His chauffeur Lehimann sustained facial cuts and bruises.
Bloomington Sept 5 The heat wave has eased fears about central Illinois corn. If the warm spell continues for a few weeks the crop will be safe and yield an immense harvest.
James R. Keene, prominent in New York racing, states in an interview that despite his horses earning 809,631 dollars this season he has not made money from his racing ventures. He notes the revenue did not translate into profit for his operations.
Monroe Graham once a dispatch bearer and courier who rode with General Sheridan during a famed twenty mile ride from Winchester died Saturday night at his Village Green home. He served as a dispatch bearer in the Civil War and was remembered for his wartime service.
The dead body of Hicks, who killed his wife last Tuesday, is found in woods near the crime scene. He likely killed himself with the same knife, and his body shows signs of dog mangling.
In Greensburg Indiana on September 3 burglars filtered into St Marys Roman Catholic church for the fifth time in three months. They robbed the collection box and set the church on fire causing about seven thousand dollars in damage.
Scratch causes cancer claim linked to Rev. E. Hendrickson who reports a pin scratch leading to a cancer growth on his hand. He had the growth removed in Indianapolis after returning from Whianapolis.
In Indianapolis twenty-five delegates gather for a three day convention of the National Federation of West Office Clerks. President Perkins of the State Federation of Labor and State Labor Commissioner George Purcell address the meeting. Organizers advocate eight hours, a thirty day vacation, a pension, and a maximum salary of 1200 dollars. Edward B. Coltra of Chicago presides.
A thief broke into a principal Baden-Baden hotel on Saturday night and took a large sum of money and jewelry. Baron Goldschmidt Rothschild of Frankfurt racing attendance said to have lost from 2000 to 20000 dollars, while Baroness Ephrussi of Vienna reportedly lost jewels worth about 18000 dollars.
Chicago reports John Ringling completes purchase of the Barnum and Bailey circus, signaling his bid to become the world’s circus king. insiders say Ringling Bros now controls the “greatest show on earth.”
Dialogue captures a tense exchange as Higgins accuses the other person of laughing at the wrong moments, while the respondent retorts that laughter occurs at the only appropriate place. The brief exchange hints at personal friction and a clash of social cues.
A terse exchange in the Philadelphia Press shows Markley admonishing a note to Burroughs as slovenly for using the abbreviation Dr. Sir. The reply insists the form is acceptable in this case and mentions monetary tooney owed.
A Washington Star quotation shows a father of several sons questioning if corporal punishment is ever necessary to remind boys that parents are not woollycoddles.
An escaped murderer writes to a friend asking if turning himself in would suspend judgment. The friend replies that they would suspend him, not the judgment. Atlanta Constitution.
A weary traveler quotes an ideal railway where trains arrive punctually and safely as the dividends of New York Life, reflecting a wry measure of efficiency and reliability.
A reader quotes banter about marriage choices and friends doubting a man’s pick. The exchange highlights social pressure and temptation in pairing decisions with witty back-and-forth observations.
A brief exchange shows Percy asking about continued deep breathing and Ferdy replying he has paused it. Ferdy notes he is rooming next door to a glue factory at present, as reported by a judging fragment.
The Statesman quotes Crimsonbeak noting widespread lies about the weather, signaling distrust in reporting and public perception rather than a specific forecast.
A witty line from Woman's Home Companion ponders whether time speaks as money does. A playful reminiscence quotes “Time is money” and recalls a cuckoo clock shared with a parent.
Indiana bulletin notes no general rule for alfalfa clipping in first season. Plants may be over clipped. let young alfalfa grow if thriving and not blooming. For early seeding clip once late August. otherwise clip only if growth slows or tops yellow. Leave cut material as mulch and let growth dice down after mid September to protect roots.
The advice warns against assuming pigs need no grain when given pasture. It urges feeding grain or mill feed continuously to maximize growth, ensuring hogs utilize both grass and grain for rapid, efficient growth.
Observes that the most profitable sheep stay focused on eating, not seeking trouble. They maximize time at the trough rack or in pasture, sustaining steady productivity.
Advice suggests sowing a mixture of rape oats and barley on the earliest harvested grainfields to provide green feed and to aid in field cleanup by hogs. This method promises a good supply of forage and helps prepare land.
A private test shows sheep drink water in proportion to size similar to other livestock. In August and September a flock of 150 ewes with as many lambs consumed a 210 gallon trough daily, about 1.5 gallons per sheep. They are clean drinkers and avoid contaminated water unless forced.
The farmer urges moving sheep to fresh pasture every three or four weeks to prevent overgrazing. Rotation keeps young stock growing well and prevents mature sheep from thinning out due to exhaustion of the land.
Practical garment drying tips emphasize hanging garments wrong side out with thick parts up. Fold hems over the line twice, peg about four inches from edges to protect against wind damage. Tie small items like collars together and peg handkerchiefs in pairs or groups.
If any white bread is left over do not throw it away, but soak in tepid water. Squeeze water thoroughly from bread and put in dish. Add sugar to taste, raisins, a little lemon juice and rind and an egg or two. Stir until mixed. Take a big tablespoonful at a time and fry in plenty of hot fat until brown. Serve with stewed prunes. Very nice dessert.
Sponges should not be boiled for sterilization as this practice deters careful users. They can be cleaned antiseptically by placing in boiling water with a dash of strong ammonia, covered and left fifteen to twenty minutes, then squeezed and rinsed in cold water.
Line the dish with thin sponge cake, add pineapple and sugar, then cake and pineapple layers. Pour one cup water, cover with juice-soaked sponge slices, cover and bake slowly for two hours. Serve with or without sauce.
A housewife and baker notes dough sticks to the rolling pin during dough preparation. She finds that using a slightly dry surface or light flouring helps prevent sticking and allows smoother rolling of the dough.
Farmers Advocate notes the most effective cure is drastic measures like the hatchet and block, claiming once the habit starts it is hard to stop. It suggests pepper in the egg and special nests as alternate ideas, though not always successful.
A brief New York Evening Journal item notes Mr. Squirrel passing by the speaker's house remarking on a lively sidewalk moment. The cheerful line reflects a casual city scene and small urban humor.
A Pennsylvanian proposes a hollow rolling pin with an interior cooling chamber and detachable end handles. Ice water serves as the cooling medium to maintain low temperatures and prevent dough from sticking during rolling.
The document lists mash recipes for animal feed. The first mash uses 200 lb wheat bran, 100 lb cornmeal, 100 lb wheat middlings, 100 lb linseed meal, 100 lb gluten meal and 100 lb beef scrap. A second mash mixes 100 lb cornmeal, 100 lb ground oats and 100 lb wheat bean.
The Chicago Athletic club athletes won the Central A A U meet at Marshall Field with 62.2 points. University of Chicago placed second with 28.3 points, First Regiment Chicago third with 10, Ogden Park fourth with 8, and unattached performers totaling seven points.
The piece urges farmers to assess income and costs honestly. It cautions against unnecessary debt and stresses borrowing only to expand profitable operations. It advises earning first before acquiring nonessential items and to build wealth by focusing on payback.
The piece compares national grain yields: about fourteen bushels per acre for wheat in this country, twenty-eight for corn, and thirty-three for oats. It notes Canada at twenty bushels and Great Britain at thirty five, praising England’s intensive tillage, rotation, and fertilization as key factors.
Change in a Rural Route New York on September 3 states direct mail service to certain South American points, halted in April in favor of European shipments, will resume immediately. The European route was regular but slower direct boats from New York can reach ports of call faster.
The Courier- Journal and Times are once again housed in their familiar offices in Louisville. The newspaper resumes its customary editions after moving back. An initial loss estimate released earlier proved to be inflated.
Officials urge landowners and workers to watch for recently introduced weeds and other plant intruders. They should prevent seed ripening by removing or controlling these species to protect crops and prevent spread.
Advice on stove care explains that hot stoves blacken and resist polishing. It recommends washing grease with soapsuds, smoothing rough spots with sandpaper, and using a small paint brush to apply blacking and reach tight corners.
Teheran Sept 2 Mirza Ali Afghan Khan premier and interior minister was shot and killed as he left the national council. The assassination shocks Persia as security officials investigate the incident and politics in Teheran react to the sudden leadership loss.
A recipe combining lemon juice and pulp with sugar and cornstarch simmered in water for fifteen minutes. The mixture is poured over orange slices and then chilled. A vanilla meringue made from three egg whites sweetens and tops the dish.
Farmers should choose breeding ewes by productivity over appearance. Do not favor round plump ewes that did not lamb this year and avoid animals that do not return profit.
If ants appear in the pantry smear a saucer with lard and leave it overnight on a shelf. In the morning it will be covered with tiny insects which can be killed. After a few days of this treatment no ants will be seen.
Wrinkled silks may be smoothed to near new by sponging the surface with a weak solution of gum arabic and pressing on the wrong side with a moderately hot iron.
Mix cold boiled cabbage with a little grated cheese and moisten with milk. Place in a stoneware baking dish and cover with buttered crumbs. Bake until done for a very palatable dish.
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