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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
4
A didactic piece comparing rust to neglect in body mind and civic life. It warns that idleness corrodes physical strength mental faculties and moral vigor, and urges regular exercise, usage of talents, and active citizenship to keep society functioning and free from rust.
Local items include new offerings at Frey’s Studio and a five dollar savings promotion. Notices mention Mrs. R. T. McCall’s hat display and a visiting Miss 8. T. Lindblom in Washington Iowa. Cap J. J. Kellogg heads to Des Moines for a Democratic judicial convention while Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klopfenstein visit Davenport and Europe. Through Kellogg agency back pay and bounty totaling 132 dollars go to the heirs of Lt. Wm. Phillips. Charles Phillips and Mary N. McAdams listed as recipients.
Advertises Occident Flour with a quality guarantee. If a sack is not perfect, the customer receives a full refund. Signed by Wm. A. Whiting.
Matt Anderson, carrier on R. R. 4, had a lively runaway with his mules yesterday. They started at the Ed Lins home and ran through Havre until they struck a telephone pole, tearing harness and badly damaging the buggy. Matt drives the same team today with borrowed gear. Mail was not badly scattered.
Des Moines reports a week of high temperatures near 90 degrees with clear skies and minimal winds. No rain for twenty days, pastures brown and dusty, stock water scarce. corn ripening faster, about 75 percent now safe from frost, many fields cut for shocks or silos. Winter wheat rye seeding and second hay crop progressing. clover seed harvest underway.
Major John F. Lacey will base his senatorial nomination drive from Oskaloosa with headquarters. John J. Adams, who ran the Allison campaign at Dubuque and recently returned from California, is expected to manage the Lacey HQ and transfer the Allison organization to Lacey.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 22 The taft presidential tour likely to skip Fort Dodge and pass through Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Waterloo as Republicans press for favorite routing. The national committee signaled a possible change to accommodate the three cities and boost support.
Seventy six years ago yesterday the Sac and Fox Indians ceded 6,000,000 acres of town land to the government for 600,000 dollars and minor concessions. The Davenport treaty gathering was led by General W S Scott and Chief Keokuk among other notable figures.
In Iowa City on September 22, students defy President MacLean by opposing class scrapping. A skirmish erupted after posters appeared on a bank window, three sophomores were jailed then released by Mayor Ball, and a non student farmer brandished a knife during the public water trough incident.
In a tense scene a student allegedly acted in self defense during preliminary routs and was not arrested. President MacLean warns of suspensions for participants, as the annual push ball contest, replacing the class scrap, is set for Saturday.
Clinton Iowa September 22 Democrats of Clinton county held their county convention selecting twenty two delegates for the state convention. George C U Chatterton presided and spoke on the railroad man’s view of the situation. Mark A Walsh spoke in the absence of the committee on Bank Guaranty and Railway Valuation.
Mark Trone, eleven, lies in critical condition after a hunting accident. While climbing a tree with several boys, his gun discharged wounding his eye, ripping his side, and burning him with powder. Doctors faced delays reaching him and his arm may be amputated if he survives other injuries.
Iowa City report says University of Iowa registration likely hits 2500, with unofficial sources noting prospects for another record season.
Early indications suggested the 2,500 enrollment target would be reached as increases appeared bright. Saturday several students faced registration difficulties in classes already filled to capacity. In the college of medicine the rise was notable and other signs pointed toward fulfilling the summer predictions.
Waterloo Iowa Sept 22 RE Kimball a melon grower near Republic captured first prize for the largest musk melon at the district fair. The melon weighed about 183 pounds and was described as the biggest melon seen in the area.
In Nora Springs Iowa on July 4 a skyrocket exploded injuring residents including Mrs. Clarence Stoner who was killed and Charles Trevett who was badly hurt. They have served notice on the city council that damages will be sought for the disaster.
Ray Lewis a 47 year old brakeman on Iowa Central No 95 fell from a freight train near Grinnell about 11 p m Sunday, lost an arm and died at the hospital. Home in Oskaloosa. Wife and relatives, funeral in New Sharon, report says he may have been pushed by tramps prompting an investigation.
The Covenanter congregation met at the church yesterday and voted on a call to Rev. R. J. G. McKnight of Chicago on the first ballot. He has preached there several times and was the unanimous choice, but his acceptance remains uncertain.
Fresh rolls twice daily at the Vienna. Gilbert Goff spent yesterday visiting with friends in Burlington. Vere Davis of West Chester visited today with friends in the city. C. D. Gove of Hobson and Gove jewelry store in Dubuque is taking a short engraving course. Mrs. Richards of Cotter is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. W. Roberts. Jake Bardo and William Flory of Williamsport Pa visited friends Henry Berdo Sr and Isaac Kleese, returning home last night. Mrs. Ethel Straight McCulley of Omaha is a guest at Miss Hallie Berdo’s home. McCulley was a college roommate of Berdo at Ferry Hall in Chicago. Miss Margaret L. Cowden chosen as delegate from Iowa City presbytery to Synodical Missionary meeting in Sioux City October 21-22. Cowden also secretary of young people’s work for presbytery.
Special sale on dress fabrics with hundreds of yards of fancy weaves all at one price. Prices include $1.25 and $1.00 goods for 75c per yard, $1.50 and $1.75 black goods for $1.25, flaked and plain flannels at 29c, and fancy plaids for school dresses at 19c per yard. No piece sold under 25c previously.
Popular shop the Star praises fresh goods at the Vienna. Largest assortment of cookies and small cakes in the city. Mrs. Scott Reister, Mrs. Milt Denison, and others travel to Davenport for visits. Dennis Bushto Cedar Rapids and St Paul for extended stay. Des Moines and Monmouth visits noted. Millinery designs showcased by Mrs. R.T. McCall on Sept 24 and 25. Crawfordsville and river carnival mentions. Express messenger Al Adams sick. Frank Shearer covers run. Bread varieties advertised.
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