Hardware Store Fire Causes Heavy Loss and Damage
Fire at the George W. Stewart hardware store on the square began in the basement and burned for roughly an hour and a half. Insurance will cover about part of the damage as water and smoke ruined goods on both floors. Firemen battled through windows while the furnace area remained intact. the store will remain closed for now with machinery business relocated across the alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stewart
Stewart
Reby
Journal
South Marion Avenue
McNamara Furniture
Patent Grants From Iowa Names 16 Recipients
Washington patent attorneys report 16 Iowa citizens receiving patents this week. Recipients include H. B. Brockenbrough of Fort Dodge for a cable gripper J J Dillon of Council Bluffs for a flying machine C C Widridge and E J Beebe of Marshalltown for a spark plug J D Flaig of Brooklyn for a drill J Griffin of Melrose for a joint fastener for rails and ties Co H Hackett and T W Morgan of Waterloo for a centrifugal cream separator H J Hant of Davenport for a pipe die J F Johnson of Rowley for a planting device J Lahl of Atlantic for an adjustable head rest for baths and Co St John of Des Moines for a furnace chimney and ventilator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Brockenbrough
Fort Dodge
J. J. Dillon
Council Bluffs
C. C. Widridge
E. J. Beebe
Marshalltown
J.D. Flaig
Brooklyn
J. Griffin
Melrose
H. Hackett
T. W. Morgan
Waterloo
H. J. Hant
Davenport
Vinel strengthens health early, says Mrs Glynn
A promotional notice urges immediate use of Vinel cod liver oil with iron. Mrs Mary Glynn of Mt Vernon NY reports illness in March improved after one bottle. Cook and Sherman, druggists, Washington Iowa offer money back if Vinel fails to renew strength and energy.
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Vinci
Mary Glynn
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
Vinel
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Iowa
Prairie Flower farm sale to move to northern Iowa
A closing out sale at the Prairie Flower farm 6 miles northwest of Washington Iowa and 44 miles south of Prairie Flower church on January 4 1912 at 10 a m. The auction lists twelve horses and mules five cattle fifteen shoats twenty eight sheep and various farming implements and household goods. Auctioneers D F Macon and Chas Clendenning with J C Clendenning signpost delivery and Ralph Dougherty as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Prairie Flower Farm
Washington
Prairie Flower Church
Studebaker
Deere
Ohio
Acme
Deering
Foley Kidney Pills Tonic in Action
Advertisement promises Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder disorders with quick results. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Iowa Farm Lands Prime for Investment Says Professor
Des Moines reports Prof C F Curtiss of Iowa State College told the state agricultural convention that Iowa land could reach 300 to 400 dollars per acre in ten years if farmers invest heavily. He praised intensified farming, cited ten year gains, and urged avoiding nonrising markets as land value growth signals prosperity.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. F. Curtiss
Iowa State College
Ames
State House
Curtiss
Iowa Woman Sells Lumber in Los Angeles
Mrs Maud Murray Ward of Winterset Iowa is described as the highest paid woman in Los Angeles for selling lumber. A Hughes Manufacturing and Lumber Co. representative notes she is the only woman in the United States earning a living by selling lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Maud Murray Ward
Iowa
Los Angeles
Hughes Manufacturing and Lumber Company
Corn Belt Meat Producers Convention Endorses Parcel Post Policy
Des Moines December 15. The Corn Belt Meat Producers association wrapped up its convention at the Savery hotel with the aim to save Iowa cattle feeding industry. They endorsed parcels post as a national right, urged a three day limit on railroads for double deck sheep cars, and backed federal control of stock trains.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Savery Hotel
Eastern capitalists named as Des Moines Life buyer
Des Moines reports confirm Leslie M. Shaw the former Iowa governor and U S treasury secretary as the purchaser of the Des Moines Life Insurance company. The buyers identity was not disclosed by sellers Mr. and Mrs. Charles B E Rawson.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Life Insurance Company
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
United States Treasury
Charles BE. Rawson
Denmark Mourns Loss of Alta Florer in Cow Incident
Den mark today mourns a sad tragedy after Little Miss Alta Florer seven daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Florer was fatally injured when kicked by a cow at the farm barnyard Tuesday afternoon. She died twenty five minutes after the incident.
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Fort Madison
Denmark
Alta Florer
Robert Florer
Hermit Found Dead in Cabin Near Benton Township
Charles James, a hermit, was found dead in his log cabin on land owned by George R. Knapp in Benton township, below Denton City. He had been dead about twelve hours when discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton, Ia
Charles James
George R. Knapp
Benton Township
Denton City
Ile
Coroner Takes Charge After Body Found at Cabin
George Fish located the cabin on an errand and authorities reported the scene. Coroner Lutes arrived, assumed control of the body and cabin property, and began official procedures.
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George Fish
Lutes
Iowa State Baseball League Forming Meeting Called
A meeting is set for January 13 in Marshalltown to form an Iowa State Baseball league. Edward Bailey of Marshalltown leads the effort to create a top close D league with broad minor league experience. Invites go to Delwein Cedar Falls Boone Hampton Marshalltown Fort Dodge Waterloo Clinton Iowa City Manchester and Cedar Rapids to send reps. A head executive is sought a salary around 900 and a twelve man roster including the manager.
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Cedar Falls
Marshalltown
Edward Bailey
Iowa
Delwein
Boone
Hampton
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Clinton
Iowa City
Manchester
Cedar Rapids
Sugar Factory Promises Bigger Waverly Beet Crop Output
In Waverly Iowa on December 15 officials report 15 000 tons of beets awaiting washing and slicing with 2 000 tons more to come from fields. They expect 50 000 tons processed and 10 000 000 pounds of sugar produced this season. The plant shipped 4 000 000 pounds to wholesale houses across multiple states and plans to reduce loading stations from twenty six to twenty while doubling beet acreage next year.
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Waverly
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Medical Ad
Public health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists at 75 cents a bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Farm goods to be sold at public auction in December 1911
Quit farming and sell at public sale on December 28, 1911 at 11 o clock on the farm seven miles southwest of Washington. Auction includes 25 horses, 66 cattle, 140 hogs, 12 tons hay, 1500 bushels corn, farm implements, tools, household goods, and a well improved 110 acre farm with barn, granaries, and a seven room main house. Terms require 10 percent down day of sale, balance by bankable note with mortgage security. possession after January 1, 1912. Lunch by Ladies Aid. Auctioneers: Austin Sutherland and H.T. Reynolds.
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Washington
Titus
Brighton
Hampshire
Deere Gang
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cline Brothers
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George Stewart Store
Mali
Patent Report
Washington, D. C
Davis & Davis
Ing
J. CC
Clendenning
Chas
D. F. Macon
Ralph Dougherty
Uwa
Corn Besl Meat Producers’ Associa
Tion
Ghink Shaw
CALL
Towa League
Austin Sutherland
H.T. Reynolds
Vassar
Jenuine
Oregon
Wilton
Brussels
Jenuine Bissell
Cyeo
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