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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1910

Page

8

Bear Attack Near Bronx Zoo Den Injures Keeper

In a dramatic struggle at the Bronx Zoo bear den, a Russian brown bear named Patcha attacked keeper Richard Spicer, tearing his left forearm and dragging him into the den before Elwyn Sanborn and aides intervened with an iron bar. Spicer was hospitalized in serious condition.

New York Bronx Zooket Richard Spicer Forham Hospital Patcha Spicer Elwyn Sanborn West Farms Sanborn Tim

Vanity's Visions in 1910s Motor Coats and Frocks

The piece describes motor coats of rough blanket cloth returning to fashion for the season, in white or trimmed with dark stripes. Foulards and new linen frocks are shown, with designs featuring moire patterns and green trimming. A note on simple lines but potential for contrast in trimming.

Lad May Be Crippled for Life as Result of Accident

Shelbyville Indiana April 27 Nate Coffmen 46 year old son of Sam Coffman was injured while riding a bus or buggy to school His right leg was caught in a wheel and mangled raising concerns he may be crippled for life

Shelbyville Ind Nate Coffmen Sam Ecoffman

Royal Meat Market Shines in Community with Quality Goods

R. Stuart and Son, known as the Royal Meat Market, claim top standing in Washington for beef, lamb, veal, pork, and seafood. Robert Stuart and son Todd run a clean, well equipped shop with modern sausage making, kettle rendered lard, Libby canned goods, and reliable service delivering healthful, fresh meats.

Washington Stuart & Son Royal Meat Market Robert Stuart Libby Royal Market Robi. Stuart Todd Stuart

Bulletin 112 Details Free Ames Experiment Report

A brief notice states that a full account of the experiments is in Bulletin 112 and may be obtained free by writing to Chas F Curtiss in Ames Iowa.

Chas.f. Curtiss Ames Iowa

Feeding Work Horses and Farm Experiments at Iowa Station

The Iowa Experiment Station reports on cheap horse feed using oil meal, cottonseed meal, or ginien feed in place of oats, noting oil meal worth up to $60 a ton and horses maintaining flesh on such rations. It also covers new plum varieties like Champion and Brittlewood, plus dipping methods for nursery stock to combat an apple tree leaf curling insect, with Bulletins 114 and 111 available free from Director C F Curtiss, Ames Iowa.

Iowa Experiment Station Champion Colden C.F. Curtiss Ames Iowa Towa Experiment Station Lowa C. F. Curtiss

Death of Mrs Martha A McBride in Ainsworth

Martha A Miller born December 4 1835 in Clinton County Indiana united with John S McBride in 1856. Six children survive. funeral set for 10 am tomorrow at home in Ainsworth with Rev J A Glendenning officiating. Interment in Ainsworth cemetery.

Ainsworth Martha A. McBride Martha A. Miller Clinton County Indiana John Stewart McBride William N Havre Iowa BE. BE. Nichols Coppock Alba HL Columbus Junction C. R. Stearns J. W. Parrow Kk. R. McBride Oelwein Methodist Episcopal Church J. A. Glendenning Ainsworth Cemetery

Saved From the travel I I Had About Given Up Hope

Mrs M L Dix of Clarksville Tenn credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a four year lung illness She lists chest pain coughing and breath issues that vanished after using the medicine offered at Lemmon s Pharmacy Trial bottles are free and a guarantee exists 50 cents to 1.00

M. L. Dix Clarksville Tenn J. EK. Lemmon Lemmon’'s Pharmacy

Bricks From Ant Hills in Central Africa

In Central Africa, natives create bricks from ant hill soil by mixing with water to form a dough. They press the mixture in wooden molds, dry it in the sun, and bake the bricks in native kilns.

Ant Hills Central Africa

Perry Davis Painkiller Promoted for Wide Ailments

Advert box touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a powerful cure for sore throat, sudden cold, coughs and rheumatism. It claims equal effectiveness as a liniment for neuralgia burns bruises and wounds, offered at 35c for a large bottle with smaller sizes 25c and 16c.

Perry Davis

Shadow and Substance in Rural Ad Language

Cited lines contrast appetite with ideal forms and promote Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cough remedy sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company amid a 19th century newspaper tone.

Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Company

Part of a Good Man Quote by Plutarch

A compact adage on virtue noting that true character shows in doing great and noble deeds despite risk. It contrasts evil action with the higher calling of brave, principled conduct.

Plutarch

Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertise Clear Skin

The copy claims liver trouble shows as pimples boils and a sallow complexion with a jaun diced look moth patches and blotches. Dr Kings New Life Pills promise to purify blood improve complexion and cheeks. Available for 25 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Dr. King Fred J. KE. Lemmon Lemmon

Baseball Standings and Scores From National and American Leagues

National League results show Philadelphia and Cincinnati in tight gaps with Boston and Chicago near the top. Brooklyn and New York had mixed outcomes as rain and wet grounds affected games in multiple venues. American League standings list Philadelphia and Cleveland in contention while Boston and Chicago faced weather delays and postponed games.

Philadelphia R. H Boston Washington R. H.E New York Manning, Frill, Warhop

Frey’s Photographs Praised by Top Judges

The text touts Frey’s photographs as highly valued by discerning judges, inviting readers to visit and view the superior quality firsthand. It emphasizes simple explanation and confidence in the work.

Frey

Unnecessary proverb hints at catching trouble

A terse maxim notes that adding salt to a tail of trouble is unnecessary to catch it, offering a compact, cryptic reflection.

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Richard Spicers Keeper Den Victim Vanity Foulards Theig H. F. Steck Jewelers R. Stuart and Son Stuart C.F. Curtis Martha McBride Windsor Atchison Globe National League W. L. Pet W. L. Pet. Phil Brook N.Y American League Det Bos St. L Wash WN. OY Chi American Association Kansas City Paul Roy Minick Fairfield Rug Company Spencer Bros 7Th Avenue Wd. King's Trea Surman Patents Moon & Co Scientific American Nowadentera MUNN Washington, D BR. W. Grove Harrison A. Ball City S. Town Avenue S.marion Avenue Second Avenue Anderson
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