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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
2
Iowa City observers report the State University of Iowa opened yesterday with J. G. Bowman as president in charge and 47 new faculty members joining the colleges. The event marks the start of a new era for the university atmosphere and academic leadership.
A local advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a gentle safe bowel regulator and tonic that relieves constipation for all ages with no griping. It guarantees relief or medicine free and lists three sizes 11c 25c and 50c sold at Cook & Sherman Rexall Store at the southwest corner of the square.
Registration for the university shows a total gain of about 300 students from last year. Freshmen enrollment is forty percent larger, the largest increase in the institution’s history. President Bowman will speak at a full convocation next Wednesday morning as registration continues and active class work is delayed for several days.
Des Moines September 19 The Iowa state board of railroad commissioners asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for major freight rate reductions benefiting all Iowa points along the Mississippi river. The complaint, filed by Attorney General George Cosson, claims Iowa cities face discrimination in favor of Quincy Illinois and St. Louis Missouri.
A witty look at fashionable domestic skill as the intelligent society woman becomes scientifically domesticated. She can select a cook, manage meals, and dispense culinary tips with assurance and authority.
Local notes from Havre Dublin Kalona and surrounding towns record visits from Pete Witting and wife Noble and Sam Doran, Gerald Eckerman turning Havre freight house into a ticket office, and a mud incident involving editor Alex Miller. Injuries and illnesses include G C Mayer collarbone fracture and Mrs Hanna Luithly in critical condition. Community events mention New Haven Sunday school picnic and talks by Milford Barnes on India.
Miss Talma Thompson from Wellington Kansas visits Crawfordsville as the local post office relocates from the grocery to the drug store for a more convenient front location. Mr and Mrs J R Rickey of Meita Colorado arrive to spend several days visiting friends. Miss Mina McCleary departs.
Arrivals report medical students missionaries and visitors from Chicago Washington Mason City and Algona. Death of William P. Wilson at Ainsworth born 1867 in West Virginia and long-time livery operator. funeral at home with Rev. H T Jackson. Residents Mr and Mrs Geo Marr plan housekeeping in Ainsworth. others depart for new homes and college in Ohio Wisconsin and New Concord.
Frances studied Wagner motifs with her mother and with keen taste she asked to go to the piano and have the rumbles. The scene shows a child’s musical curiosity and a simple domestic moment.
Review of 1911 baseball highlights cites Ty Cobb as world’s greatest player and praises Charley Comiskey’s Chicago White Sox for supporting him. Rube Marquard emerges as a top southpaw, Ed Walsh notches a no hitter, Ed Reulbach remains erratic yet trusted, and St. Louis Cardinals surge while Boston Nationals disrupt Cubs and keep yearly Chicago victory scarce.
Bill Carrigan the Boston Red Sox catcher maintains a set of gloves with a valet to supply them. He uses different mitts for runners on base and for empty bases. Cicotte’s spitball influence prompts Carrigan to change his mitts.
The season saw twelve players net five singles in a game. Devore Byrne twice Tenney Bescher Simon Hill Sweeney Mike Mitchell Cobb Dan Murphy McInnes Barry and Ed die Collins reached the mark. Four of the twelve are Mackmen.
Infielder Bill Sweeney has developed into a standout, rivaling top ballplayers in the country. He has become a strong second baseman, bringing a new level of play to the Boston Nationals.
This morning in Chicago on Sept 19 1911 receipts estimated at 14000 with 4328 left from yesterday. Market prospects are weak to 5 lower with light goods quoted 6.75 to 7.25. Mixed packers 6.55 to 7.30 heavy shipping grades 6.50 to 7.20 rough 6.50 to 6.70. Cattle 7500 head with glow and weak prospects. Sheep 40000 head with steady and strong prospects.
Chicago Ill Sept 19 1911 Estimated receipts today 14000 official receipts yesterday 26829 official shipments yesterday 3948 official toto yesterday 4323 Estimated receipts tomorrow 21000 Market weak to 5 lower than Mondays average Bulk 675 to 710 Light 675 to 725 Mixed packers 675 to 727 Heavy shipping grades 650 to 720 Rough 650 to 670 Porkers 718 to 720 Pigs 440 to 680 Estimated receipts 7500 Market weak to shade lower Cows and heifers 225 to 630 Texas steers 450 to 639 Stockers and feeders 360 to 580 Western cattle 416 to 700 Estimated receipts 5000 Market weak to 10 lower Native sheep 225 to 425 Western sheep 250 to 425 Yearlings 370 to 459 Lambs 400 to 615 Western lambs 425 to 625 Chicago Ill Sept 19 1911 Market Slow 5 lower than yesterday Bulk 675 to 705 Light 678 to 722 Mixed packers 675 to 725 Heavy shipping grades 650 to 715 Rough 650 to 670 Cattle Slow and weak Sheep Weak
Grain market notes from Chicago dated Sept 19 1911 show close and opening prices for wheat corn and oats with contracts for Sept Dec and May. Data includes bid and ask figures and percentage changes with reading at Beach Wickham Grata building in Chicago Illinois.
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