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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
7
A Maine highway official describes keeping sand roads in good condition. Methods include widening the road, minimal ditches, center excavation six inches deep, a uniform eight inch clay layer, two inches of rolled sand, and resealing with added sand. Temporary fixes include shingle shavings and straw, plus grass growth to bind sand for stability.
A Missouri good roads advocate argues that better highways save farmers time and money. He cites a two horse team efficiently hauling $50 of goods on good roads versus ten hours on rough lanes, noting improved market access, reduced wear on animals, and higher real estate values. The speaker says many gains are real but hard to measure in dollars.
Danville incident details an ex-law partner M. Steely attacked by a stranger named John Miley who leapt at him in his office. Miley fled through windows and took refuge in an electric plant engine room after battering Steely and threatening his life. Chief Engineer Vander voort subdued the assailant until police arrived. Separately, John Gardner of Loogootee was struck by a train while sleepwalking near Washington Indiana, resulting in leg and arm injuries and an eventual shoulder joint amputation.
A well dressed youth about 18 was killed by a train in Bloomington on September 1. The only clue to identify him was an envelope bearing the address Western Boarding Company 40 Dearborn Street Chicago and a Northwestern Railway ticket from Chicago to Aspinwall South Dakota found with the body.
The official forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions across Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan with variability by region. Wisconsin and Iowa show rain in parts with cooler air advancing from the west to the east.
Chicago near unsteady wheat and grain prices with mixed quotes across futures. Livestock and cash sales show hogs and cattle at varied levels while East Buffalo dealers report steady to firm demand and strong hog prices for mid-September.
The Horseman stresses attentive horse care, warning against overfeeding and improper rest. It covers stall habits, feeding timing, exercise after meals, and cautions for mares in foal. Breeder notes urge clean stables, proper shoeing, and selective keeping of horses to ensure value and durability.
Missouri through Texas show extensive rural routes with counts for each state. Only three women rural carriers exist, two in Madison County Illinois including Mattie M. Marshall, a grandniece of Chief Justice Marshall. Marshall fought off highwaymen during a robbery attempt. A. J. Bolton switched to an automobile route near Detroit Dickinson County Kansas, after long drives. since December 1 he runs daily runs delivering the mail swift and steady.
Lancaster County Pa writes on swine breeding noting that well bred hogs outpace ordinary stock in profit and efficiency. He argues long-term selection and judicious crosses create prepotent litters and high returns per feed unit, urging farmers to use the best breeding stock.
A damaged notice urges against neglecting a cough noting Foley’s Honey and Tar as a safeguard. It warns of serious bronchial or lung trouble and promotes the product as a secure remedy with druggists listed. Also advertised are Nickel Plate Road summer tourist rates from Chicago with dates September 5 and 10 and reservations via City Ticket Office Adams Street.
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