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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
8
A courtroom rant in an Indian police court features a lawyer attacking the opposing counsel with metaphorical lines. The client, a woman accused of assault and battery, is described in odd terms as the lawyer tries to pin down the case. The speech references skin, leather, and a nose as part of the legal theatrics.
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A Philadelphia Market Street silk counter story recalls a West Philadelphia shopper who bought six yards of expensive silk only to return it with the note I was only teaching my daughter how to shop. The anecdote circulates among friends as a humorous example of shopping etiquette.
Cattle at Gladwin Iowa offered by Blanchard and Giesler. 400 head of red roan animals weighing 1000 to 1200 pounds. Fine quality cattle available for viewing on October 3.
South Dakota Lands promise cheap weekly rates to the grain and stock region. The M & St. L line extension is completed. Excursion tickets valid fifteen days for $10 from Oskaloosa and $15 from Brighton Iowa. Descriptive folder on application. Contact Iowa Central Agents or A B Cutts G P J A Minneapolis Minn.
The Iowa Central Railway offers daily sale tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Mexico at 15.00 below regular fare until October 15. Inquire of agents for details or contact A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
A Koeninshuette railway worker dies of suspected cholera as Berlin authorities prepare a detention house. Meanwhile Javestav in Russia reports thirty new cases, and a leading Russian medical journal records 804 cases and 89 deaths across six provinces in one week.
The state board of railroad and warehouse commissioners sent circulars to all interurban railroads asking for statements on operating systems rules and regulations schedules times cars and all related information to be provided to Secretary Wilpatrick.
Arthur Wellman, brother of Walter Wellman, states he has absolute confidence in the Arctic expedition. He previously reviewed plans with Walter and believes the pole will be found when weather improves, even if not this year.
Prince Vivie ishi of Vienna now living in Florence was killed when his speeding automobile plowed into a house while trying to avoid a collision. The chauffeur also died and three other passengers were injured in the crash near Orli Italy on September 12.
Walter Scott Hale of California has been elected commander in chief of the Spanish American War Veterans. Willis James, 75, a New York philanthropist, is seriously ill at Bretton Woods. A fire in the Okinuma class bunkers caused precautionary magazine discharge on the battleship. Secret ary Straus returns to the Washington desk.
A Weston super Mare golf club rule allows lifting and dropping a ball with a stroke lost near the railings of a powder magazine, prompting comparisons to a West African coast course where the eighth and ninth holes are optional due to jungle dangers and lions.
In a humorous New York Press quip a lawyer cites one ground in a divorce case as the wife’s cigarette smoking. A bachelor girl reacts with surprise noting she also smokes when visiting him, while the lawyer remarks the husband tolerates other women smoking but objects to his wife.
The dialogue shows Macfoozler and a companion in a weary exchange. Cad die-I'm no tired o' carryin' but I'm fair weary o' countin' as Punch derides the fatigue in a light humorous moment.
Quotation from Youth's Companion reports Uncle Peter's claim that Tlarris is not prepared for the kingdom. The line warns against giving Tlarris a name on the fig leaf of the Bible.
Rob and Daisy meet an old witch in a steerage-like coach drawn by a magical broom. They travel among celestial figures including Ursa Minor and Mr Taurus and meet the Crab who guards the Tropic of Cancer, learning about time and the zodiac.
Rob and Daisy ride a flying broom to the heavens meeting Castor and Pollux and Major Ursa the bear. They learn about astronomic figures Aries Virgo Libra and more before the broom vanishes and they awaken on the grass as the church clock strikes half past seven.
Orange Massachusetts September 12 A large majority of townspeople are incensed over Tax Collector L B Manns method to collect town taxes. They threaten a special town meeting to oust him. He had "that tax" painted in large white letters on sidewalks at every street corner.
Superior Wisconsin sept 12 the new bridge rebuilt after the Troy wreck will be ready in five months double tracked with an elevated approach over a half mile long. Great Northern and Northern Pacific will use the bridge. Earle returns home amid quiet, uneventful reception in Monroe New York with his mother present. village discussion follows.
New Zealand is declared a dominion by Britain, not a colony, with peace conference news unlikely before next week. In Kokomo Indiana on September 12 reporter Frank Suit, son of the late Judge Suit, is arrested for allegedly setting fire to the Citizens National Bank building amid nine recent fires blamed on him.
Lieutenant Phil Sheridan leaves duty as military aide to President Roosevelt at his request after two years at the White House. He seeks to return to soldier duties and field service. Battle Creek ex-mayor William Gage dead at 67 after long publishing career in Michigan.
Forecasts show fair conditions across Indiana and Iowa with little temperature change. Lower Michigan will be fair and slightly warmer while Wisconsin remains fair.
Quotations for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard and short ribs listed for Sept and Dec futures with open high low and close. Cash sales noted for winter and spring wheat, oats, and livestock prices. East Buffalo market reports include cattle hogs sheep and calves with receipts and price ranges.
Advertisement claims healthy kidneys filter impurities and promote good health. It states Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease, strengthening the whole system and sold by all druggists.
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