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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1913

Page

5

Farm Auction Listing Includes Cattle Equipment and 200 Acre Ben Herwick Farm

Public sale details a herd of 26 cattle with milch cows and heifers, plus 4000 bushels yellow corn and 30 tons timothy hay. Farm machinery includes binders, plows, harrows, wagons, and pumps. The Ben Herwick farm of 200 acres near Prairie land to be sold with terms on sums over $10 bearing 7 percent interest. Lunch by Ladies Aid. Auctioneers Col Chas Brown and Mrs Helwick Admx Sam White Clerk. 27315

Ben. Herwick Ladies’ Aid Chas. Brown E. N. Helwick Admx Sam White

Public Auction of Farm Stock and Implements Near Washington IA

On Thursday January 9 1913 a public sale will be held on the seller's farm five miles northwest of Washington three miles south of Prairie Flower church and four miles east of West Chester starting at 10 o clock a m. The catalog includes 28 head of horses and mules 14 head of cattle 35 hogs and assorted machinery and household goods with detailed descriptions of notable horses cattle hogs and equipment. Terms include a 12 month credit over $10 with bankable notes at 7 percent from date, cash for $10 and under lunch served by Prairie Flower ladies. Auctioneers are Geo L Paul D F Macon with Chas Knupp as clerk.

E. N. Helwick Washington Prairie Flower Church West Chester Dandy Dan Ganzoo Geo Paul Prairie Flower Ladies R. Knupp D. F. Macon Audt Chas Knupp Clerk

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Health Benefits and Kidney Support

An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills from Lemmon's Pharmacy touts cures for backaches and urinary irregularities, claims to strengthen kidneys, reduce rheumatic symptoms, and prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes, promising restored health.

Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy

California feels effects of gold and cold wave

A regional weather summary notes the Pacific coast cold snap with minimal temperature differences from Iowa. California tourists and residents suffer as orange crops and gardens are damaged, ice forms on rivers, and San Francisco sees historic lows while Seattle nears Sitka temperatures.

Pacific Coast Washington County California San Francisco Seattle Sitka Alaska New Mexico Colorado

Ed Bovee Dray Team Loses Control Through Snow Fright

One of Ed Bovee’s dray teams bolted from the seed house and raced through Milwaukee yards toward North Iowa avenue. The frightened horses narrowly missed the Chalmers grocery store plate glass, broke bits, and lost a wheel. No serious injuries to horses. minor property damage. Advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

Ed Bovee Bovee Milwaukee Lovee Heights Iowa Avenue Chalmers

Attempted jail delivery and riot at Linn County Jail

In Marion Iowa on January 7 a riot and attempted jail delivery at Linn County Jail left Patrolman Charles Gillin dead and Detective John Cook wounded. Harvey Lee used nitro glycerine to threaten officers for about an hour before being overpowered. other prisoners remained confined as deputies hunt accomplices.

Marion Iowa Linn County Charles Gillin Cedar Rapids John Cook Harvey Lee Gillin Cook Lee Liberty Loftus

State aids sought in cholera fight by Iowa stockmen

Fifteen prominent stockmen formed the Growers' association in Shenandoah to push for a state run serum factory for hog cholera vaccination. They seek state laboratory control and near cost sale of serum to Iowa farmers. W R Coward is president with E M Mathews secretary and C B Diltz treasurer. Local leaders plan Iowa wide chapters with support from State Senator Dunnegan and Representative Jesse Scott. State Veterinary Gibson backs the effort.

Shenandoah, la Theshog Growers’ Association Iowa W. R. Coward Association E, MH. Mathews C. B. Diltz Jay Vanatta Edward Diegek L. O. Longmaker B. G. Morrison C. E. Keyser Dunnegan Jeaae Scott Gibson

Oakland stock car in cross state race questioned

Don McClure sends a letter from Oskaloosa Iowa asserting the Oakland used in the cross state event was stock with a custom roadster body. He describes engine size wheel base tire specs and gear ratios and disputes claims of a modified or higher powered car.

Smith & Gibson Oakland Automobile Don McClure Messrs. McClure Peterson McClure Oskaloosa Jan. Ltd Washington Iowa Oakland Detroit Black Hills

Mexican Diplomat Nearly Arrested in Burlington

Burlington Iowa January 7 The police almost arrested Carlos Madero a Mexican diplomat visiting with college friends after a group of motorists were cited for speeding. Officials learned his diplomatic status and refrained from arrest the friend was fined. Madero reportedly returned from a secret mission in Washington.

Burlington Police Department United States Mexico Carlos Madero Madero Mexicali Washington

Supervisors Hold Busy Session on County Affairs

The board of supervisors conducted annual settlements and began auditing county offices. They completed the county superintendent's office and started on downstairs offices. A drainage case near Weliman was investigated and a petition seeks swamp land drainage for agricultural use. The panel will inspect the county home, jail, and other buildings later in the week.

Board of Supervisors Wéliman

Best Ear of Corn Wins at State Show in Iowa

Reed of New London won the championship for a single ear of corn at the state show in Henry Co Iowa. The prize ear was white. Proudfit of Altoona won best ten ears with a yellow dent variety. Krider of Eddyville took first prize for the best bushel, while Redfern of Des Moines won best breed type amid a thirty acre exhibit.

Ales Iowa E. KL. Reed New London Meary County R. K. Proudfit Altoona Krider Eddyville Redfern Des Moises

Dr Samuel McFadden Dies in Des Moines

Mrs James McFadden in Crawfordsville Indiana learns of the death of her son Dr Samuel McFadden of Des Moines occurring there this morning. The notice notes his passing and provides local acknowledgement from his family.

DR. Saw Reaqden Des Moines Crawfordsville, Ta James McFadden Samuel McFadden

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