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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1909

Page

2

Old Soldiers Return for Washington Reunion Observances

Washington hosts a large reunion of Civil War veterans from the Eighth Nineteenth and Twenty-fifth Regiments with parades camps fires and public programs. Col Lafe Young will speak at 2 30 p m while bands drums and regimental greetings energize the community and residents share in the celebration.

Washington Iowa Diers J. W. Morton G. A. R. Hall Opera House Knupp Hall City Hall Commercial Hall Lafe Young Tgqnartia|pyigig

Wheat Prices Rise on brisk cash demand in Chicago

Wheat advanced to near top on brisk cash demand across major centers. September closes: Wheat 1.657, Dec 1.01. Corn Sept and Dec around .59, Oats Sept 41 cents, Dec 39. Pork Sept 24.95, Jan 18.65. Lard Sept 12.37, Oct 12.25. Ribs Sept 12.06, Oct 11.70. Chicago cash: No 2 hard wheat 1.04 to 1.08, No 2 corn 65 to 66 2/3 cents, No 3 white oats 28 40 to 44 cents.

Chicago

Cattle and Hog Prices in South Omaha Market Report

South Omaha market report shows cattle receipts 5350 with native steers 4.75 to 8.00, cows 3.09 to 5.00, western steers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers 2.75 to 6.60, calves 2.25 to 6.75, bulls 2.75 to 4.50. Hogs receipts 4400 with prices 5.00 to 8.15 for heavies, 6.75 to 7.75 for pigs, bulk 8.05 to 8.15. Sheep receipts 29000 with yearlings 5.00 to 6.20, wethers 4.25 to 4.73, ewes 4.00 to 4.40, lambs 6.25 to 5.78.

South Omaha

Chicago Market Closes Mixed Cattle Hogs And Sheep Prices

Cattle receipts 7000 steady with beeves around 4.40 to 8.25 while cows and heifers fetch 2.00 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 9000 strong with top around 8.50 and averages from 7.75 to 8.40. Sheep receipts 23000 steady with sheep at 4.95 and lambs from 4.25 to 7.00.

Chicago

Old Soldiers Meet After Years of Separation

The passage notes how veterans greet each other after long absences with warmth. Some take minutes to recognize one another, then share hearty handshakes, embraces, back slaps, or even playful fist ballets. The scene compares them to sixteen year old boys.

Skating Rink Announces Open Evenings This Week and Ongoing

Notice to skaters announces rink hours on Friday evenings and every Tuesday and Friday thereafter to be supervised by manager L H O Loughlin.

L. H. O'Loughlin

Kidney Remedy Claim Highlights Long Term Cure

Carlisle Center New York resident G B Burhans states four years after using Foley's Kidney Remedy two bottles he remains symptom free. He urges others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy through Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company.

Carlisle Center N. Y G. B. Burhans Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy Mc-Elhinney Drug Company

Card of Thanks for Daughter and Sister

We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the kindness shown after the death of our daughter and sister. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Plummer and children.

A. H. Plummer

Why Druggists Recommend Chamberlain's Colic Remedy

Portsmouth druggist Frank C. Hanrahan endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes six years of sales and prefers it for its reliable cures, despite higher profits from alternatives. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Frank C. Hanrahan Portsmouth F. L. Stolte and Lemmon

Thomas M Knight Civil War veteran and Red Men member dies

Des Moines reports the death of Thomas M Knight a warm friend of former President Grey Cleveland and charter member of the original lodge of Red Men He was born in London England on May 6 1824 and emigrated to America He married in 1848 at Caledonia New York and served during the Civil War in Woodstock Canada and other ventures noted.

Thomas M. Knight Grey Cleveland Lodge of Red Men Des Moines London Eng America Busine Woodstock Can Caledonia N. Y Wilson

Washington-Canadian Land Co reports large wheat harvest in Canada

A. J. Dawson informs Washington-Canadian Land Co members that about 40 000 bushels of wheat will be marketed this year with favorable prices. One 370 acre tract yielded 24 bushels per acre at 78 cents per bushel, tripling the land’s original cost of 6 50 per acre. Warren Brownlee opened the high yielding tract for the company. Overall wheat land averages about 20 bushels per acre. The season was strong for Canadian wheat growers.

A. J.dawson Canada Washington-Canadian Land Company Washington Company Warren Brownlee

Electric Bitters Promises Health Renewal

The ad touts Electric Bitters as a world changing health builder. It claims to force perfect digestive action, purify blood, and invigorate the entire system, producing a vigorous body and sharp mind. Available for 50 cents with a guarantee by J. Lemmon.

J. Kk. Lemmon

Borrowed Smiles at the Farmhouse Encounter

A newly married couple travels ten miles by rattling cart to a rural farmhouse seeking country board. The farmer bluntly informs them they would be expected to sleep with the chickens, prompting the couple to return to the station with resolve.

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