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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1906
Page
8
A contributor in American Agriculturist offers methods to detect borers by spotting dark bark spots, suggests alkaline washes or soft soap solutions to prevent egg hatching, and recommends pouring kerosene or coal oil into borer openings to saturate sawdust and kill larvae. The note warns against fall pruning that could girdle trees and proposes using a small oil can for application.
The West Virginia experiment station outlines a simple lap ped glass method as a substitute for traditional lapped whiss roofs. It uses a warm room, soft putty, a rolling pin, and a sequence of pressing and cutting to form a neat lap before final securing and cleanup.
In Buffalo on September 26 the Democratic state convention moves to nominate a governor and a full state ticket. Early mood favors Hearst for governor on the first ballot, with W Stuyvesant Chanler named for lieutenant governor and John S. Whalen for secretary of state. Chanler and Whalen also appear on the Independence League ticket.
A Romulus vineyard owner installs six small mortar shaped guns to protect vines from hall storms. Charged with powder, the devices discharge a current of air to disperse clouds. Placed at several vineyard points, they are fired when storms loom. the grower reports protection for his grapes while neighbors suffer damage.
A Kansas Farmer note explains stratifying seeds in a moist sand box over winter. Freezing opens seed pits, which are then planted as early in spring as soil work allows.
In Cleveland Ohio a supposed plan to blow the Nickel Plate trestle emerged when a night watchman found an infernal machine with twenty two sticks of dynamite four dry batteries a clock and fuses set for 3 am. Police seized the device and railroad officials handled it. The bomb reportedly was thrown from a Nickel Plate passenger train platform around 29 minutes past midnight but did not explode due to heavy wrappings. This marks a second alleged attempt to destroy the trestle.
The state board awarded the second class printing contract to Phillips Bros of Springfield for 44226. First class went to H W Rokker of Springfield and third class to Illinois Printing Co of Danville. Paper contract to Dearborn Paper Co of Chicago for 20000. Second class paper to Whiting Paper Co of Chicago. An error in specifications left Class B envelopes priced at nine dollars, with new figures to be advertised.
Washington reports Marines at Mare Island Cal desertions surge forcing Brig Gen G K Elliott to detail a second lieutenant and several enlisted men to form a search squad roaming San Francisco for deserters. Labor agencies in SF are directing Marines to desert due to worker demand.
Emily Klippert, a night operator at Jefferson local telephone exchange, was struck on the head by a burglar who entered the building and robbed the cash drawer. After regaining consciousness, she crawled to the switchboard to notify police who had to crawl into the building to reach the scene because she was too weak to admit them.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, Sept. 26. Eight miles of fish nets in All Train bay were seized by deputies under State Game and Fish Warden Charles H. Chapman. They worked two nights and days and quit from exhaustion. Fishermen sank some nets and fled as officers pursued in a laygneh. Nets valued at several thousand dollars.
Bedford Indiana September 26 Michael Ish a well known citizen died after five days of hiccoughs while nursing a typhoid patient his stomach became affected and caused his death.
Washington officials advise US producers to study foreign tastes after the Bulgaria trade pact. They note British and German firms target specific needs, while some American suppliers ship whatever is on hand. The guidance warns against mismatching goods like pointed toe shoes or colored bandanas to foreign orders.
In Crystal Falls Michigan on September 26 Reverend Eoward J Bartke reports his five year old daughter Paula suddenly lost speech and hearing. An X ray in Milwaukee showed half a peanut lodged near the left eardrum pressing on the membrane and causing the loss of hearing and speech. The nut was removed and the child currently regains use of those senses. It is unclear whether the nut entered through the nose or ear and moved to the ear drum area.
Kewanee Sept 26 The Republican county committee nominated MMteh cantor of the Galveston News for county clerk of Henry County to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Frank G Welton of Cambridge.
The official forecast calls for showers in the north portion with fair skies in the south. Cooler conditions are expected overall, with town areas in the west and north portion seeing cooler weather, and southeastern portions remaining fair.
Chicago markets on Sept 25 show wheat and corn futures with varied open high and close figures. Live stock prices across Chicago and East Buffalo include cattle, hogs, sheep, and veals with ranges for prime and grades.
The article recalls Robert Roberts Hitt a long time Illinois representative and a star reporter for the Chicago Tribune. It recounts Lincoln seeking Hitt during the 1858 Freeport debate, prompting a delay as Hitt arrived breathless with notebook and pencil. The exchange popularized the phrase Where's Hitt and showcased Lincoln’s regard for Hitt.
The Spanish Queen of Stamps, Queen Victoria of Spain, swiftly lends her influence by donating stamps. Her timely gesture highlights royal support for postal outreach and philatelic culture, stirring interest among collectors and officials.
A London issued stamp features the Spain arms and royal crown with the queen in relief. Despite Spain letters arriving, these stamps do not replace ordinary postage. Priced at about a penny, they were privately designed to aid tuberculosis charity, similar to England's King Edward hospital stamps, making each letter bearing them a donation to the cause.
Lieutenant Damaulte and Gunner Cat aboard Hl M S Spanker participate in a naval inquiry into deep sea diving. They reportedly descended in a Scottish loch wearing diving suits to a depth of thirty five fathoms about 210 feet. The London Mail says it may be a world record, though Australasia pearl divers are claimed to have reached greater depths.
Twenty eight new Rhodes scholars are expected to arrive in Oxford in the October term. Last year's contingent numbered sixty eight, but none from American states this year due to Mr Rhodes will provisions. The total Rhodes scholars in residence at Oxford next term will exceed one hundred fifty.
It is estimated that the world's international commerce will total about 25 billion dollars this year, a dramatic rise from 4 billion in 1850. The half century shows an increase of over 600 percent in international trade.
A reflective line attributed to George Eliot notes that near death our tenderness is valued while our severity is what we regret. The line frames death as a universal, moral reckoning and stresses compassion over harshness in life.
Local note records a busy morning with visitors and travelers. Otto Dede went to Columbus Junction on business as W S Huston and J B Dodd arrived from Wyman. Bri Dixon left Peoria for a few days on business. Mrs J E Gault returned home after visiting relatives. Scott Holmes came from Crawfordsville for a one day city visit. Miss Margaret Simpson heads to Keota for a week with relatives. Mrs Edgington travels to Amersworth to visit her daughter. Miss Blodwin Jones departs for Davenport to enter St Katherine's school. Mrs Coe of Sterling passes through en route to Keota for a few days.
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