County Seat Happenings and Local News Roundup
Des Moines Grace church sermon by Rev. C N Pace and Ep worth League talk. Darius Snow to Corning for three weeks with relatives. John Gregory reports a eye-less freak colt born on his farm. Perry Thompson’s runaway injures his thigh. Mrs. Wilbur E Brown returns home. Mr. Brown to Topeka HQ after June 1. Adam Koenig’s team run away. Van Hart halts them. Library site options include Graves, Nei fert, Mekena Wright, Wrights livery, and Dennis Stevens property. majority favors latter. J W Worstell loses $200 from blood poisoning after a fatal accident. Basil Overton, Cananea resident, discusses Mexican War risk. locals see limited danger. Lena Woodward’s barley seed experiment yields up to 1600 bushels over four seasons.
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C. N. Pace
M. E
Grace
Des Moines
Epworth League Society
Darius Snow
Lincoln
Corning
Iowa
John Gregory
Perry Thompson
Main Street
Perry
Library Commission
John A. Neifert
W. W. Wright
Dennis Stevens
J. W. Worstell
Basil Overton
J. W. Overton
Cananea
Basil
Madero
Lena Woodward
Thorn Creek
Washington
Downy Heads to Seed on Farm Decline Reported
A local farm notices a dozen downy heads show signs of going to seed this season. The brief item notes crop condition concerns and advises monitoring for yield impact. Observers urge timely soil and moisture checks to mitigate loss.
Dragged by a Team in Runaway Accident
Daniel Marsh, 19, son of A. B. Marsh of Lincoln, survived a terrifying runaway last Saturday night. His body hung from the double tree as the team dragged him nearly a mile and a half, with severe head and facial injuries and a nearly severed right arm. He remains delirious between naps, could barely eat, but facial paralysis has mostly faded and doctors consider him past the danger point. Ira Van Zee and Marsh’s team ran off near Otis Clark’s residence, leaving the buggy and horses amid debris.
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Daniel Marsh
A. B. Marsh
Lincoln
Representative
Mr. Marsh
Ira van Zee
Franklin Center
Marsh
Young van Zee
Bigifriend
Mr. van Zee
Young Marsh
Otis Clark
Mulky
Missionary Lightning Rod Agent Praised in Community
A local writer lauds Miner Bradley of Oskaloosa as a true missionary in the lightning rod trade. He stresses proper material and scientific installation to protect homes, barns, schools, and churches. The note ends by recommending Bradley and his work to readers for reliable service and fair dealings.
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Iowa
Lightning Watchet
Lightning Rod
Miner Bradley
Oskaloosa
Bradley
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines May Week Report 1911
Des Moines Iowa weekly weather bulletin for the week ending May 21 1911 notes copious rainfall earlier in the week followed by four hot days and showers. Average temperature 10 to 15 degrees above normal. rainfall generally deficient but adequate for current needs except northwest counties. Corn planting nearly finished with excellent stands and limited replanting. Grass and small grains improved though timothy hay likely light. clover good. Rye heading, winter wheat jointing. oats excellent. potatoes garden crops and fruit doing well though cherries and plums not setting well.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Redfern
Wilbur E. Brown
Fairbury
Nebraska
John W. Wright
Mr. Brown
Rock Island Division
Kansas Lines
Ters
Topeka
Adam Koenig
Marion Street
van Hart
Harry Cooper
Knoxville
Y. T. van Niewaal
Parisiana
Reg
Longley
Collegian
Ta Ray
The
Journal
Callan Us
Gale
Langerak
Stor
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