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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
4
Local event at the Graham theatre features Berl eigh to be nailed in a box by clerks from a nearby clothing store. The stunt has stirred talk about whether the actor will escape after being roped inside the box tonight.
The ad claims Electric Bitters strengthens health by cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and bowels while enriching blood and invigorating the whole system. It suggests a vigorous body and clear mind follow use and urges readers to buy despite weak or sickly conditions. Guaranteed by J. E. Lem fion at low cost.
The administrator of E. L. Jones estate offers two farms at public sale. On Tuesday Sept 28 1909 at 2 pm the L Jones Farm of 156 acres near Wellman with timber tract and improvements sells. On Wednesday Sept 29 1909 at 1 2 pm the second farm 6 miles northeast of Wellman and 6 northwest of Kalona, a stocked and grain farm with main dwelling barn scales and necessary outbuildings sells. Cash on day or February 1 1910 balance, possession March 1 1910.
Auditor J. A. Stover of Hamilton county criticizes the new hunters license law as applied statewide. Counties pay the collection costs but receive no return, adding financial burden to local administration.
A summary of local events from Noble County includes births, travels, visits, and farm activity. Mrs. Lydia Benner improves with a Burling ton nurse, Chriss Schlatter shells 5 000 to 6 000 bushels for area farmers, and fall wheat planting continues after rains. The Marion township Sunday school convention is set for Oct. 3 at the Mennonite church.
Wheat prices fell further today amid liberal realizing sales by leading holders. Corn oats and wheat followed the downward trend while provisions held steady. Closing: Wheat Sept 1.03 May 1.02. Corn Sept 0.65 Dec 0.59. Oats Sept 0.39 Dec 0.38. Pork Sept 24.15 Jan 18.15. Lard Sept 12.50 Oct 12.22. Cash: No 2 hard wheat 1.06–1.07. No 2 corn 66–66 1/2. No 2 oats 38 cents
Cattle receipts 11 000 weak to 10e lower with ranges from 4.00 to 8.35 for beeves and 2.00 to 6.00 for cows and heifers. Hogs receipts 10 000 slow to slightly higher with tops at 8.55 and heavy types 3.95 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 22 000 steady with lambs 4.25 to 7.25 and sheep 2.70 to 5.00.
South Omaha reports cattle receipts 4900 with native steers 4.75 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 3.50 to 6.40, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 5.30, calves 3.25 to 6.75, bulls and stags 2.75 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 4100 with heavy 7.90 to 8.20, mixed 8.05 to 8.15, light 8.15 to 8.20, pigs 6.50 to 7.50, bulk 8.05 to 8.29. Sheep receipts 17500 with yearlings 5.00 to 5.40, wethers 4.25 to 4.90, ewes 3.90 to 4.55, lambs 6.25 to 6.90.
The guide explains remedies for a poorly fitting yoke on a dress. Methods include adding a fitted lawn lining with a horizontal bust line seam, using a belt tape harness with vertical straps, or sewing tape tabs to the yoke. Small safety pins on the tabs ensure readiness.
Religious riot in Castro near Barcelona ends with two killed and fifty six injured as a procession led by a priest is attacked. The clash erupts during a local religious observance in the streets.
D. R. Munro is in Missouri purchasing cattle as part of a regional livestock movement. The visit follows ongoing market activity and signals potential expansion of cattle holdings for Munro.
Amusements note that Jack Bessey and his company present The Game Keeper in Washington a lead performance with comedy and pathos. Alice in Wonderland is the matinee at 2 30 and Saturday night features The Daughter of the Ghetto, companion to the Melting Pot. A youth service at First United Presbyterian church Saturday at 4 pm invites all young people. Frank J Cheney sworn in Toledo to claim Hall's Catarrh Cure protects against incurable cases.
Colic is common and painful but Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as fast relief with a proven record. Tod Robinson of Point Blank, Texas cites quick fixes from one or two doses. Available at Stolten and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
W. L. Dusenberry and John Dusenberry spent the day in Keota on business matters.
September 24 reports J A Hawthorne and Elias Williams visiting Washington. Mrs W B Smith and Mrs Alvin Munger of Yarmouth arrive for a visit with Mrs Dr Lease. Rev J C Currie travels to Winfield to preach at the U P church. Mr and Mrs E A Cochran of Clearfield Ia visiting friends. Presbyterian services at 11 and 7 30. U P at 11. At 7 50 Rev R A Hutchinson will preach. M E services at 11 and 7 30.
The piece argues doctors are biased against proprietary medicines yet marks Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as beneficial for many women. It notes many physicians in the United States recommend the remedy and cites a long record of cures among suffering women.
Shirley A Gilliland of Glenwood state senator and foe of woman suffrage will debate equal suffrage with Dr Anna Shaw president of the National Suffrage association on the Iowa chautauqua circuit next summer including Oskaloosa The plan was approved at the Iowa Chautauqua alliance meeting as it closed its sessions yesterday planned for a state wide debate series
Hudson car won the Seattle endurance event by 57 miles over a White Steamer and others, earning the first honors medal and a $500 prize. Dixon, dealer for Chalmers Detroit and Hudson, touts the Hudson as a practical machine with prices from 950 to 1050 dollars.
A fragment shows Udle Eben joking about listening and payment. The speaker jokes that listening for free becomes tiring, while paying for it would be expensive. The phrasing mimics rural dialect with playful rhythm.
Public worship at 11 am and 7 pm. Baptist association meets in Washington next week starting Wednesday at 2:30 with many delegates and prominent speakers. Second United Presbyterian Sabbath school at 9:30 am and Senior Endeavor at 6:15 pm. other services tied to regular First Church schedule.
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