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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1909

Page

4

Explorers Cook and Peary Advance Amid Polar Debate

Cook plans to sail tomorrow from Copenhagen aboard the Os Cargly to New York as Peary remains delayed at Battle Harbor Labrador awaiting repairs to the Roosevelt or coal. Dr. Cook receives a Danish honorary degree signaling official support for his pole discovery claims.

United States Cook Copenhagen New York City Peary Battle Harborbrador Roosevelt Dr. Cook University of Copenhagen London Dr. Con Herbert L. Bridgeman Sydney C. B Battle Harbor

Cook to hasten home sails from Christiansand

Dr Frederick A Cook will sail tomorrow from Christiansand on the Oscar II for New York due about Sept 21. Captain Amundsen likely to accompany him. Cook abandons Brussels visit at friends’ advice and seeks Greenland boat support at his expense but officials say too late for the season.

Copenhagen Frederick A. Cook Christiansand Oscar SI New York Roald Amundsen Cook Brussels Count Holstein’s Dr. Egan Miss Egan Greenland Pole Gould Brokaw Brokaw Dr. Cook Amundsen Explorer Edward Bay Capain Sverdrup Fram

Roosevelt rests at Battle Harbor coaling in port

North Sydney reporting the Roosevelt remained in Battle Harbor port at an early hour for coaling and is expected to continue southward today. She is not anticipated to arrive here before Sunday.

North Sydney Roosevelt Battle Harbor

Missouri Pacific train 501 derails near Palmer Kan

A westbound Missouri Pacific passenger train derailed near Palmer Kansas injuring a number of passengers. Two coaches overturned and a broken rail caused the wreck. Among the injured is J W Hill of Maquoketa Iowa with non fatal head injuries.

Kansas City Missouri Pacific Palmer Kan J. W. Hill Maquoteka

Paris judge Joel Fealer collapses at fair grounds arena

Joel Fealer an authority on saddle horses collapsed and died in the Paris Kentucky fair grounds arena while serving as a judge at the event officials reported the incident occurred during the judging session Fealer was known for his expertise in saddle horse judging and was active in local equestrian circles.

Paris Joel Fealer Paris Fair Grounds

Girl Severely Injured in Buggy Crash at Oskaloosa

Miss Ida Glover, daughter of Charles Glover a well known resident, was seriously injured when two drunken men racing their rigs collided with a buggy she rode in. The crash caused internal bruises from the fall.

Oskaloosa Ila Ida Glover Charles Glover Miss Glover

Durum Day Celebrated in North Dakota Oct 7

Governor Krhe proclaims October 7 as Durum Day to honor durum bread and durum cereal grown exclusively in North Dakota. The observance highlights the crop's regional significance and celebrates local agriculture.

Dakota North Washington Da.y Krhe

Grain and Provisions Market Rally on Russian Shortage

Chicago markets rose as reports of a major Russian crop shortage and a bullish U S crop report boosted prices. Wheat topped at 1.01 3/4 dollars, corn around 67 4 cents, oats about 39 1/2 cents, and pork lard and rib futures also moved higher.

Chicago Russia Board of Trade

Chicago Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices

Cattle receipts 4500 steady to higher with beves $4.20 to $4.29 cows and heifers $3.00 to $5.00 westerns $4.00 to $6.35. Hogs receipts 12000 up about 5 cents top $8.55 mixed and butchers $7.85 to $8.50 good to choice heavy $8.05 to $8.55 rough heavy $7.05 to $7.90 light $8.00 to $8.45 bulk $8.10 to $8.35 pigs $7.35 to $8.25. Sheep receipts 17000 up 5 to 10 cents with sheep $3.00 to $4.90 and lambs $4.40 to $7.75.

Chicago

cattle market summary from South Omaha on Sept 9

South Omaha cattle receipts totaled 4.00 with strong to 10 cents higher quotes. Native steers ranged 4.75 to 5.55, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 6.00 to 8.50, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 5.45, calves 3.25 to 6.50, bulls and stags 0.75 to 4.75. Hoge receipts 7,000, steady to five lower, heavy 7.00 to 7.95, mixed 7.89 to 7.90, light 7.50 to 8.10, pigs 5.75 to 6.75, bulk sales 7.75 to 7.95.

South Omaha

Doings of the People in the County Happenings

Local news notes from multiple communities in the county. brief items include community events, short reports, and miscellaneous daily happenings gathered by correspondents.

Local notes and visits frame a town week

Mrs. Martin is on the sick list. Notables visit and relocate as Will Johnson Horace Seeley sell farms and move to town. Rev. C. L. Walker officiates a wedding in Eldon. Enrollment hits 250 with 68 in high school.

Laura Haifley Fairfield R. G. Walker Council Bluffs C. L. Walker Madge Wall Rubio C. E. Bennett Eldon Cecil Brooks Miss Thomas

AINSWORTH Dispatches Delegates and Local Moves

J M Lord and S B Sands head to the Iowa conference as delegates to Winfield. H K Griffiths and wife move to Mediapolis. Max Keller returns from Chicago after undertaker study. Grace Walker travels to Oelwein and plans visits to Elkader and Osage. Columbus Junction fair attendees include several locals and visitors such as Misses Anna Emma Pehler Ruth Easter Bernice Holmes and Jean Lee of Centerville. Mr and Mrs G C Neiswanger are also noted in the scene.

J. M. Lord S. B. Sands Winfield Iowa H. K. Griffith Mediapolis Max Keller Chicago Grace Walker Oelwein E. R. McBride Elkader Osage Columbus Junction Anna Emma Pehler Leo Adams Ruth Easter Bernice Holmes Mat McGraw Harry Pearson Roy Willits Berlin Spencer Carl Marr Lew Duncan Jean Lee Centerville Cedar

Close of Paul's Third Missionary Journey

The article presents a 1909 Sunday School lesson by Rev Dr Linscott on Acts 21 1 17 focusing on Paul bound for Jerusalem and questions about divine guidance versus personal desire. It probes whether good men should act on impulse, the role of the Spirit, and Paul's duty amid disagreement. It also raises child upbringing in faith and ends with a fortitude note on Paul.

Dr. Linscott International Newspaper Bible Study Club Paul Lord Jesus Jerusalem God Agabus

Burrell's Washin gton County History Volume One Praised

The S J Clark company bears the new county history written by A Burrell. Volume one covers Washington County from 1803 to 1838 with biographies and illustrations of old settlers and present citizens. The work is well bound and readable though some printer name errors mar the text and the publishers acknowledge faults.

S. J. Clarke Cage A. Burrell Washiton County Washing County Burrell Burrell Doe S. J. Clark & A

Visitors arrive in town for family ties and illness

Harvey Iowa guests join parents and friends for a brief visit. Osceola Iowa resident C W Woodburn arrives for a few days with friends. Fairfield Iowa resident C L Stewart passes through town between trains to see his ailing father James A Stewart.

Harvey Iowa C. W. Woodburn Osceola C. L. Stewart Fairfield James A. Stewart

Local residents journey to farms and conferences

Sept 10 notices show the Taylor family moving to Farmington and several Washington visitors. Others return from St Louis and Omaha with goods and sheep. A Methodist conference near Winfield features speakers Coppock and a focus on Bible standards and personal growth for students.

J. H. Taylor Farmington David Fishburn Mae Roth George Maxwell Lena D. N. Anwyl A. B. Martin Washington

Commercial Club Meeting Scheduled Next Tuesday

The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club will be held next Tuesday evening the 14th in the club rooms. Directors meet at 7 30 and stockholders at 8 o clock. All members urged to attend.

Commercial Club

Public Speaking Talk Delights Academy Students

Homer Coppock, an Academy alumnus, spoke at chapel about the value of public speaking. He held close audience attention and the talk was well received by the students. He urged everyone to join a literary group.

Homer Coppock Academy

Women Petition City Council For Curfew Ordinance

A committee of ladies appeared before the city council at the last meeting and petitioned for a curfew law. The issue was referred to the ordinance committee for consideration.

Right He Was

A humorous quip from the New York World depicts an uncle who defies a doctor’s warning about weather by climbing out of a window, sparking lighthearted storytelling.

New York

Madrigal to Lead Orr Meeting Chorus at Second Uni Church

Professor Madrigal of Kansas arrives to direct music for Orr meetings at the Second Uni Presbyterian church. All singers from the First and Second churches are asked to meet him at 7:30 PM to organize a chorus for the upcoming services.

FE. Madrigal Kansas Uni Presbyterian Church Madri Madrigal

Hyomei Inhaler Promises Quick Cough and Bronchitis Relief

Advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh cough bronchitis croup and asthma. It markets a hard rubber inhaler and bottles with a complete outfit for about one dollar, claims rapid relief from colds and promised benefits for consumption, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.

Pine Australia Lemmon Eve

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