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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
5
C A Snyder lay mortally wounded on his doorstep after firing at two masked highwaymen who burst into his Waterloo Iowa home. Snyder and his wife had just collected 885 dollars from the day’s takings at the butcher shop. The attackers fled. police pursue leads linking them to a regional gang active last summer.
Will White remains ill. Artie McCulley arrives from Winfield. George H. Lee heads to Crawfordsville on business. Mrs. Evan Turnipseed leaves for Fairfield. Mrs. J. B. Crail goes to Winfield for a day visit. Grace Anderson travels to Havre to visit the Hillhouse home. D. G. and R. T. Knottnerus depart for San Jose, Calif., for Harry Wabben’s death. Mrs. Lusk of Manchester visits Keota to see her son, Dr. Lusk. Rev. W. N. Potter, formerly of Ainsworth, returns home to Danville. Joe H. Cable misses his train returning east. Local lawyers anticipate the Washington and Burlington high school debate Friday night.
Manilla carpenter E. S. Lopez says the salve healed severe cuts and saved him pain and money. He reports it heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
John Byruns, after a month of marriage in Boone Iowa, fired four shots at his wife who blocked the attack. Bullets lodged in the walls. Byruns was arrested and ordered confined to an asylum after a mental examination. The motive cited as insane jealousy remains unexplained.
At the Methodist Church the revival meetings led by Rev. A. S. Smith drew enthusiastic crowds. The song service and choir directed by Mr. Hulse received strong praise with notable solo work. Rev. Smith delivered an impressive sermon on The Conqueror's Reward based on Revelation 3 21. A morning Prayer and consecration service was held at 9 30 today.
Val Fuhr of northwest of the city dislocated his shoulder Saturday evening while in a barn. He was walking behind a mule when it kicked him. Despite the pain, he is getting along nicely.
An entertainment and box supper will be held at the Egypt school house eight miles north of town on Friday evening. Elsie Schneider is the teacher coordinating the event.
Mrs. T. W. Thomas and her son J. P. Thomas left this morning for Indianapolis due to the serious illness of their son and brother J. W. Thomas.
Luther Gormly arrived from Crawfordsville this morning and spent the day in the city.
The article advises polishing brass and ornaments with a thin coat of colorless lacquer to resist tarnish, and cleaning with a soft cloth. It cautions against placing mirrors where direct light causes glare, suggests side lighting for clarity, and recommends covering gowns with linen or cotton sheets to protect from dust. It also notes flowers stay fresh with florists paper and cool storage, and rooms should be dusted regularly.
A simple woolen ball craft for very young children using two cardboard circles. Wind wool around the rings to form a compact center, then trim and tie with string to finish. Include optional colored wool and a touch of tinsel for decorative appeal.
Advice on wound care with cotton and coal for healing and bruises, plus guidance on sleep, footwear, hair care with salt, and a diet rich in fruit and greens to improve skin. Emphasizes simple, home remedies and cautions against expensive cosmetics.
The article explains corn kernels as living seeds with three parts the skin germ and endosperm. It notes kernel composition weight shares skin 6 percent germ 10 percent endosperm 84 percent and describes nutrients stored in each part. It also highlights corn as rich in fats and carbohydrates making it a fattening feed for farm animals. authority cited is Dr Charles D Woods from Maine Experiment Station.
The Farm Journal article advises keeping drinking vessels emptied each evening to prevent ice in the morning, gathering eggs three to four times daily to prevent chilling, and storing hatching eggs above 50 degrees. It stresses comfortable fowls through adequate space and litter on the floor with scattered grain to keep hens busy and contented.
The potato storeroom must be dark cool and dry with good ventilation. A double floor for larger quantities and wall and interval vents are recommended to ensure proper airflow.
The Washington City band plans a March 6 concert at the Grahan Opera House with a varied program. Proceeds fund new spring uniforms for the boys, and performances include band numbers plus male and ladies quartets with a solo by Will Langenberg of Columbus Junction. Plan to attend.
Regular meeting of the O. RB. S. will be held at the Masonic temple Thursday evening. All members are requested to be present. Buy Frey's photos.
District Court March Term 190s in Iowa files a broad array of defendants and unknown heirs in a real estate notice. The case lists numerous named individuals and unknown heirs connected to multiple parcels in Section Thirteen, detailing the West Half of the East Two-thirds of the Southeast Quarter and related quarters. The notice identifies public record actions and includes attorneys in fact GG Bennett and Wm H Jenkins.
Petition filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeking to quiet title in fee simple to described lands. It alleges twenty years open continuous possession by the plaintiff and unknown claimants may exist, with relief including corrections of deeds and restoration of title, and warns appearance by March 17, 1908 or default judgment may be entered.
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