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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
3
Pure bred pigs of both sexes for March and April farrow. Sired by Keota Chief 151661 Longfellow 151663 and Junction Chief 152591. Described as big smooth big boned big litter hogs for the farmer. Six years of satisfied customers is my best advertisement. Every one guaranteed a breeder.
Public sale announced for December 7 1910 starting at 10:00 A M on the Adam Wombacher farm seven miles northwest of Washington and three miles north of West Chester. Listed items include horses mules cows sheep and hogs with farm implements and equipment plus lunch on grounds. Auctioneers Macon Brown and clerk Ralph Dougherty. Terms to be announced sale day.
A Rochester reader reports a life saving result after using Foley Kidney Pills. He describes back pain, fatigue, and irregular kidney action improving with each dose and claims complete cure and renewed strength. The ad credits Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKiinney Drug Co. as distributors.
Four robbers dynamited the Farmers' bank in Des Moines County and stole 1800 dollars. Citizens answered with a gun battle as they fled along a country road pursued by posses led by the sheriff and deputies. Nessma, a local resident, fired from a window aiding the pursuit. The countryside remains aroused and search ongoing.
Cecilia Loftus known as Mrs. A. Waterman in private life, becomes mother to a baby boy in London. She wed Dr. A. H. Waterman of Chicago on June 9, 1909, for her second marriage after a prior elopement and divorce from Justin Huntley McCarthy.
Carter H. Harrison announces candidacy for mayor amid rumors he would withdraw or move to California. The notice came in response to persistent speculation and prompted the former four time mayor to speak earlier than planned.
Ean Inlow of Manilla, a known figure in race horse circles, was badly burned while thawing a natural gas pipe with water inside. He paused to shut off the gas at the house after the pipe burst and before flames reached his residence.
Frankfort Kentucky December 3 Jim Howard who was convicted and pardoned by Gov Willson as a key figure in Gov Goebel murder will run for the state senate with backing from Congressman elect Cal Dew.
Judge K M Landis criticizes federal prosecutors in a revenue fraud case, arguing the government overstated charges and outlined perceived weaknesses in the case strategy. He calls for closer scrutiny of indictment specifics and legal arguments presented.
Speech on forest conservation cites Phillipsburg Pennsylvania logging damage on Allegheny hills. Reader notes improper tree transplanting top removal causes weak points and wind damage. advocates planting small trees with stable stakes and proper spacing to ensure shade and long term growth.
An anecdote recalls Wordsworth composing on a terrace with Dorothey and a maid copying lines. The storyteller says Wordsworth walked and muttered bum bum as he worked and that bumming may have helped him. A later jab about hairpins and refinement follows in mock dialogue.
R. S Benson recalls a lean lay in a small English town where the gallery crowd showed little enthusiasm. He planned a quick exit but a gallery voice urged him to stay away and not return. The anecdote appears in the Chicago Tribune.
An English naval officer recalls provisioning a war vessel at St Kitts after a hurricane left locals destitute. Hungry crowds refused to unload relief unless paid. A Jamaican man, told a relief fund would build him a house, questions who will pay him, revealing the sting of aid.
A Scottish laird tells his servant John that his temper is nae suner on than it’s off. John replies that it’s nae suner off than it’s on, reflecting witty wordplay on mood.
A dashing brunette declares she powders her face thickly to live up to the name Pearl given by her parents. The remark captures a playful self fashioning moment from a Chicago Tribune feature.
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