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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
7
For Sale. The Everson property adjoining the City Library, being lot number seven in block nine, also lot number one, block twenty-six in Highland Park, are for sale to close up the estate of Mrs. K. E. Everson. For price, terms, etc., see A. Anderson, Executor.
J L Tucker of route nine southwest of town has an extensive Washington county orchard with over five acres of fruit and almost every variety. He is hauling lumber to build a new barn and plans further improvements after transforming an old farm into a thriving property. Chas Benz is constructing a ten room modern farmhouse southeast of the city with furnace light water and bath. After moving to the Dew house they plan lighter farming and a easier life, sharing pride in earned savings.
The Walnut Sabbath School plans a all day picnic Saturday in Johnson's pasture north of Verdi. Members and friends are invited to attend with a cordial welcome.
The article reviews David’s anointing as king over Judah at Hebron, his seven years and six months ruling, and his eventual rule over all Israel. It notes Saul’s continuing persecution, God’s timing, David’s restraint, and the prophecy of a future righteous reign centered on Jerusalem, the throne of the Lord. It cites biblical cross-references and the significance of Hebron and Jerusalem in the kingdom.
Portemant reports the St Vincent, largest and heaviest British battleship yet, was launched with a smooth sea and by Countess Beauchamp. The eighth Dreadnought in Britain, it shows design lessons from prior ships and hints at heavier armament and improved crew safety features.
Marquis Katsura the new premier and finance minister spoke before the Bankers' club in Tokio outlining a strict economy program for Japan. He urged that national patriotism and tightened spending are essential now to restore credit and confidence, matches the wartime stance he took as foreign minister during the Russo Japanese war.
Melbourne reports battleship Kansas and supply ship Culgoa sailing to join the fleet at Albany after delays for mail and sailors. Patrols scoured the city for missing crew with 115 men still unaccounted for.
Official forecast up to tonight shows Illinois and Indiana: fair skies with continued warmth. Regions in lower Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa expected to stay generally fair and warm.
Chicago markets show mixed grain values with wheat and corn fluctuating across positions while pork and lard futures edge higher. Cattle and sheep receipts in Chicago and East Buffalo reflect varied demand with prime steers and choicest lambs commanding solid prices.
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