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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1910
Page
5
A historical report notes a project involving a root worm mating studied by Professor Holden with a hefty implied sum of twenty million dollars. The sparse text suggests a scientific or agricultural context and notable funding.
The National Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America marks its 40th year with a major Boston convention this week. Delegates from the United States and Canada fill Faneuil Hall for key meetings and competitive drills among cadet companies. The winning unit will receive a banner from President Taft.
A farm era political item reports Senator Ericson dead as era changes. Wakes and address noted in the coverage.
Professor P G Hom of Iowa State College reports crop loss from corn root worm may reach 20 million dollars. Field tests near Ames show yields drop from 60 to 15 bushels per acre as roots are destroyed by the pests. Crop rotation temporarily reduces worm life but reoccurs each season, sustaining the problem.
A K Giese three miles south of Neola Iowa was severely injured while breaking a notoriously vicious horse. The animal reared and fell backward pinning him, injuring his back side and internal areas. Dr Lowrey attended him as the horse’s behavior had resisted many before. This was Giese’s first accident despite his reputation with difficult mounts.
Charles John Alfred Ericson former Iowa state legislator donor of the Ericson library and president of the City Bank died at his Boone home from gangrenous appendicitis at age 70. He returned July 31 from a world tour and fell ill Monday. an operation Wednesday failed to save him. His daughter Miss Lorena Ericson was at his bedside.
Clinton Democrats welcomed Muscatine Democrat J. S. Pepper at the Revere House banquet Saturday afternoon. Pepper spoke as Democratic candidate for congress and predicted districtwide Democratic success.
A person may be a victim of foul play and remains in critical condition today. Attending physicians report the case baffles them as they seek answers about the incident.
In Sidney Louisiana on August 9 Walter Pierson was bitten on the calf by a large timber rattlesnake while working at the Deward Benson farm southwest of town. A physician treated the wound immediately and cauterization saved his life. The snake is noted as a rare species for the area.
The last walking child of Henry Remmel and wife on a Charter Oak area farm died last week after swallowing part of a bottle of ammonia. The mother was washing and believed the substance out of reach, but the boy found it and ingested a fatal amount.
Mrs. W J Jeffrey learns of the sudden death of her sister’s husband John Burnside formerly of Dutch Creek township in this county. He fell from a wagon and died instantly in Garden City Kansas. His body goes to Monmouth Illinois for interment with his wife and four children surviving. Burnside was once a resident of the county and a member of uth Iowa.
Prof. Miller with his trained dogs and Reeves and Guthrie presented a pleasing show with moving pictures and illustrated songs at the Air Dome last night. The acts drew hearty applause and will run all week with a different program each evening. Ladies attending four nights receive a two piece china souvenir Friday evening.
County Attorney Perry Armitage was brought home from Denver in an unconscious state after being found at the foot of a precipice where he had been seen riding a burro. He remains unconscious and no cause is known. he has moments of violence requiring force to restrain him.
Rev L D Young and Mrs Young preached at Covenanters and Presbyterian churches, drawing large audiences. The morning service focused on trusting strength from the hills and nature as a divine teacher, while music featured solos by Rev Avers and Miss Bessie Darbshire. The Youngs plan to depart Thursday for the east.
The Rev. Robert Clarke of Beaver Falls Pa field agent for Geneva College preached at Covenanter Church on a plain man's proofs of Christ's resurrection. He outlined witnesses and motives, guarded tomb, divine sanction at Pentecost, historical and modern results, and church unity as proofs.
The sermon stressed Christian unity on the doctrine of the resurrection, noting the church's many divisions yet presenting a unified belief. It was delivered impressively and received with deep interest by listeners.
A Sunday sermon from Zechariah 8 5 calls for a better home and cleaner streets for children. The preacher urges removal of immoral billboards and literature and urges adults to model exemplary lives to prepare the city for a peaceful future.
The Second United Presbyterian Church resumed services after a four week vacation. Rev. Sawhill preached two sermons John 5 24 and II Samuel 6 11 stressing faith in Christ and God’s presence in the home. Next Sunday Rev Nat Childs of Fairfield to preach. Sawhill will attend the missionary conference in New Wilmington Pa with speakers including Prof Edw A Steiner of Grinnell.
The Ramos orchestra wowed Muscatine amid praise from other towns as it nears Washington for the Chautauqua. A new member, Miss Tertha James, joined the troupe and readers may request classical pieces via the platform manager a day before performances. Signor Ramos welcomes encores and can arrange any well known composition.
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