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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
4
Des Moines reports Iowa faces a shortage of native apples as worms and early ripening damaged the crop. Professor Bliss of Iowa State College notes a shift to western apples with high prices for inferior fruit while the season tightens.
Farmers in Avoca Iowa gathered in a large meeting and unanimously resisted state efforts to capture and sell area deer. They formed an organization to protect the antelope and voiced strong resentment toward wardens attempting to seize the animals.
Keokuk Iowa seeks to adopt education by moving pictures as a new method. A film company representative is in town to present plans to the board of education for approval.
A proposal describes teaching history and geography through moving picture style stage scenes. It suggests enacting events and periods as dramatic graphic representations to illuminate lessons.
In Muscatine Iowa on December 28 the Button Workers union held a Sunday afternoon celebration. About 300 in cash was donated by individuals and 1500 children received gifts. Clothing from Des Moines was distributed to workers' families.
Winfield Iowa December 28 a week has passed since the attack on Dr Lucy Bowman by three unknown men with the mystery unsolved Miss Bowman remains confined to bed from bruises while Sheriff Chas Gee and a Chicago detective chase leads The community aids the inquiry and demands justice.
Des Moines reports State Dairy and Food Commissioner Barney faces a dilemma over a northern Iowa milk dealer who delivers from horseback using cantilever hangers for cans. The law requires licenses for sale from stores or vehicles, but riding a horse may not count as storekeeping or operating a vehicle, creating an alleged evasion.
A Sunday night blaze at the Quaker Oats Co plant in Fort Dodge Iowa razed the main mill package department and feed mill with an estimated loss of 200000. The fire origin is unknown and the site will not be rebuilt though part of the loss is insured.
The rose is said to cure a headache and its perfume acts as a medicine for the nerves. Its deep red color calms the senses and its cleanliness and general medical properties act as a tonic for the system.
Advertises Chamberlain’s liniment as a reliable remedy for sprains bruises muscle soreness and rheumatic pains. Includes claim of popularity in families and promises a cure for colds with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets and a money back guarantee.
Four churches plan New Year dinners with the First United, Second United, Reformed and Associate Presbyterian congregations hosting events next week. Dinners run noon to early afternoon, with congregational meetings and entertainments linked to the meals.
Mercury containing catarrh remedies can damage smell and disrupt the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo contains no mercury, is taken internally, and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Cook & Sherman thermometer fell to two and a half degrees below zero last night, setting a two year cold record for December. Temperatures stayed near zero for hours, following a day of barely reaching twelve degrees. December 1910 had two below zero as the coldest, with last December colder overall. January 3 marked the coldest day last winter at sixteen below, and no zero weather after January 4.
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