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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
3
Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale from March and April farrow. Sired by Keota Chief 151661 Longfellow 151663 and Junction Chief 152591. Described as big smooth type big boned big utter kind. Six years of satisfied customers attest to quality. Every hog guaranteed a breeder.
The public auction on Wednesday December 7 1910 begins at 10:00 a m at the Adam Wombacher farm seven miles northwest of Washington and three miles north of West Chester. Livestock include horses two mares foaled to Livingston s black horse two year old draft cross horses and more plus fourteen spans of mules and breeding cows hogs and sheep. Farm implements include loader rake mower plows cultivators wagons and tools with lunch on grounds. Auctioneers Macon Brown J M Godfrey Ralph Dougherty clerk.
A Rochester man warns that kidney trouble endangers life and credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring energy and health. He describes back pain, fatigue, and irregular kidney function improving after use. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co are noted in the ad.
In Louisville Kentucky the third conference of the house of governors adjourned after an executive session to meet at Sprink Lake in September. Governors discussed direct primaries and employers liability and workmen's compensation acts, with calls for state reports on such laws and for reform to curb abuses of the direct primary system.
Miss Helen Taft, daughter of the President, makes her formal debut at the White House. The event highlights her social entrance as a member of the first family circle.
A Sunday School lesson discusses Peter’s boasts of fidelity and his three denials, contrasting human weakness with Christ’s sufficiency. It stresses that salvation comes through Jesus, not works, and urges watchfulness, prayer, and reliance on God to resist the devil.
President Thomas A. Rickert of the International Union of Garment Workers says the outlook for an early settlement of the garment workers strike is encouraging. He notes the exact end date cannot be predicted and that settlement terms must be decided by the strikers, with any conference committee agreement submitted for their approval.
New Haven Conn Dec 2 Mrs Julia Wyatt once famed for the role of Topsy in Uncle Tom's Cabin has died at her home at age eighty seven. She long starred with the Wyatt company. Her daughter Helen is deceased and another daughter Mrs Warren of Bridgeport survives. Her husband actor George Sl Wyatt died in 1855.
In Muskegon Michigan on December 2 John Pease of Grand Rapids tried to shoot his wife but Halper intervened. Pease pressed the revolver against Jacob Harper's heart and fired, Harper dying at the Bluffton hotel office two miles west of the city.
During a domestic discussion Mr Potts asks if his wife wishes to be a man. She retorts that she does not wish for that but wishes he were one, highlighting a humorous gender remark in a home moment.
A call goes out for a local journal to document events, promising best results for readers and community archives. Officials seek sustained notes, dates, and notable occurrences to fill upcoming issues.
Harry Brichler pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Mercer court for the death of Wesley Tallchief a full blooded Sioux in a saloon during a strike at the Trenton Set Railway Co An employee shot by Bricher was held in the overcoat pocket pistol plea accepted by Justice Reed and sentencing set for a later date
Miss Helen Taft made her debut at the White House in one of the season’s most brilliant society events. She was presented by the president and Mrs Taft at a reception between five and six o'clock. The affair drew members of the diplomatic corps official circles and other residents of the national capital. Preparations had been in progress for weeks.
In Mt. Vernon Indiana on November 30 Frances Heckman aged 6 was accidentally shot by her brother Albert age unknown with a shotgun while they played. The child’s face was badly damaged but she remains alive and physicians expect recovery.
Reuben Parker a 72 year old Greensburg resident was found dead in timber four miles east of Greensburg. Hunters located the body and the coroner ruled death from natural causes with no signs of foul play evident.
Secretary Dickinson was the recipient of a handsome loving cup presented by the people of the Philippines during his 1910 visit to the Philippine Islands. The inscription reads honoring Jacob M. Dickinson, secretary of war, with a horn and wood base from Bilibid prison.
A report from Yarnaya Pallana states Count Leo Tolstoy died by his own fatal action after details of his flight and grave visit. A coachman accompanying the author opened a vein and died. eight others perished in a Thames collision near Gravesend, England.
The Rexall Store at 8 W. Cor. Square advertises Rexall 92 Hair Tonic for women, offering a no-cost trial to prove its anti-baldness claims. It emphasizes that results depend on hair follicle condition and notes two sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
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