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Newspaper

Anita Record

Location

Anita, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

11

Caddie’s Witty Retort Becomes Quip in Courtroom Tale

A humorous exchange unfolds as a boy answers a judge about an oath. He quips that he served as the judge’s golf caddie for a full week last summer, prompting amused reactions in the courtroom.

Acid blamed for two million waterfowl deaths at Great Salt Lake

Dr Buckley of the bureau of animal industry confirms sulphuric acid discharged into Great Salt Lake caused the mass die off of waterfowl last year. The American Game Protective Association sent him to Salt Lake City after suspected contagious disease.

Great Salt Lake Utah Buckley Bureau of Animal Industry American Game Protective Association Salt Lake City

State education changes postponed through next session

A Iowa legislature subcommittee meeting with the state board of education will seek a compromise on proposed changes at Iowa City Cedar Falls and Ames. A governor appointed commission will investigate and report next year while the changes stay in abeyance.

Des Moines Ilowa City Cedar Falls Ames Iiowa Senate House State Board of Education Clarke General Assembly

Globe Pine Compound Pine Resin Remedy Ad

Instructions urge purchasing Globe Pine Compound and Glycerine from a druggist, mixing into whiskey, and dosing adults and children after meals and at bedtime. Promotes a sealed half ounce bottle and quick replenishment if unavailable. Claims the formula comes from a reliable doctor and has sold for six years. Published by Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago.

Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories Chicago R.V. Pierce M. D

Horse thieves rampage in Tama Iowa report

Thieves struck two area farms in Tama taking a heavy gray draft horse with double harness from Fred Sanborn and a bay horse from John Hegardt. A passing team sighting near Montour is the lone clue as thefts have hit Grinnell Searsboro and Poweshiek county recently, possibly by the same gang.

Tama Fred Sanborn John Hegardt Geen Montour Grinnell Searsboro Poweshiek County

Iowa Ranch Sells for Big Price Near Dolliver

The Ellsworth ranch of 23 414 acres in Emmet County was sold by the Emmet County Land company trustees of Ellsworth college for 275000 dollars. Buyers plan subdividing into small farms for settlers. The tract was an endowment from E O Ellsworth of Iowa Falls.

Estherville Iowa Ellsworth Dolliver Emmet County Land Company Ellsworth College E. O. Ellsworth Iowa Falls

Dubuque Farmer Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life

John Broessel 55 a prominent Dubuque county farmer shot his wife as she slept in the living room of their Richardsville area home and then killed himself with a revolver. The crime occurred during a period of financial trouble and temporary insanity.

Dubuque John Broessel Dubuque County Richardsville

Woman Rescued From Flames in House Fire

Mason City report says Mrs. James Farrier was trapped as flames engulfed her residence. Neighbors pulled her to safety though she lay critically ill and death was expected. the home was destroyed.

Mason City James Farrier

Emmet County Considers Establishing a Poor Farm

Estherville Emmet county supervisors weigh creating a county poor farm with several farm options priced from 100 to 125 dollars per acre.

Emmet Estherville

Merchant Shoots Himself in Ill Health Tragedy

Ottumwa report says J. Fred Lober a Blakesburg merchant shot himself in bed ending his life. Friends attribute the act to ill health and ailing condition.

Ottumwa J. Fred Lober Blakesburg

Boone County Pioneer Dies

George Swisher a longtime Cass township resident and one of the state’s oldest citizens died Sunday after a four week illness at his home.

Boone County Boone George Swisher State Cass Township

Mothers urged to inspect CASTORIA bottles for safety

An advisory urges mothers to examine every CASTORIA bottle for infants and children ensuring it is genuine and safe, warning against counterfeit or adulterated products and stressing careful verification before use.

Nose Through a Boiler Hole Goes Wrong

A tippler working as a boiler yard laborer had his nose smashed while requesting air through a hole in a boiler. A bystander outside, mistake of a red hot rivet led to a single hammer blow. The injured man told the surgeon how the accident occurred with a wry remark about the misidentification.

Griggs and Briggs Discuss Doctor’s Visit Over Bill

A brisk exchange recounts a physician’s visit at the door and a request for payment. The dialogue notes the matter as serious and emphasizes the physician’s intent to collect a bill yesterday.

Griggs Briggs Boston Evening Transcript

Brightening Flower Pots From Red Ochre Paint

Flower pots fade to dingy brick red but can be brightened by mixing ordinary red ochre in water to a paint-like thickness and coating the pot. The color is absorbed by the pot and then remains.

Following Orders Doctor and Mrs J Conversation

Doctor asks about lucidity as Mrs J reports no episodes beyond what was ordered. The exchange notes the husband is very ill and references Lippincott's.

Gupp Editions Sold by Cunning Agent

A printed dialogue notes how an agent persuades Gupp to buy an edition de luxe set by flattering him. The agent’s tactic centers on calling Gupp a man of intelligence and prompting a favorable purchase.

Gupp

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