Death by overdose shocks Washington county
TOM M F A RFAR LAN D TAKES STRYCHNINE CONFISCATE BOOZE AT GRECIAN PLACE FOX ENGAGES NEW MUSICAL TALENT Tom McFarland of 503 North Avenue C committed death by own action this forenoon by taking a dose of atrych nine at his home. He went down town early in the day, purchased the poison from a local drug store, went home, swallowed it and then told his wife what he had done. Medical aid was immediately sum moned, but nothing could be done to save his life. Members of the family are at a loss to explain the death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McFarland
North Avenue C
McFarland
Washington County
Washington
Lavanca McFarland
Ainawort
Loodlle
Jesse
Theodore
Washington State
Harry Teseechise
Frank Fretchin
Giodge
Ethel
Edith McFarland
L. E
West of Town
John
Ainsworth
Mathew
Philippines
John Neff
Davenport
Everette Molesworth
Goodin
M. R. Regan
Ainsworth Cemetery
G. W. Hay
Pattie Coast Angling Tales on Big Fish
A traveler and a colored man discuss fishing on the Pattie coast. The traveler boasts of boating for sport with a one pound fish as the standard, while the man questions if they would fish for a hundred pounder and declares no fear of such a catch.
Four Additions at Lee Christian Church
Four additions reported at Lee Christian Church with praise for Dr. W. H. Hampton and Brother Campbell. The pastor anticipates a great Bible school attendance tomorrow and lauds Campbell for a Sunday message titled Four-cornered Christianity. Mrs. J Enslin impressed as soloist with Face to Face, amid growing church music and strong audience response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hampton
Brother Campbell
Linnt
J. Enslin
No one to blame in marriages says poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The quote reflects on shared responsibility in marital life from the altar to old age. It emphasizes give and take, mutual fault, and the futility of casting stories at the other side, attributed to Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Asphalt Pavements Explained and Regional Differences
American asphalt pavements consist mainly of sand and pulverized limestone with asphalt acting as a binder. In Europe pavements are typically made of rock asphalt a natural mix of limestone and asphalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
There Is No Inborn Longing That Cannot Be Fulfilled
A George MacDonald quote asserts that no inborn longing is impossible to fulfill, equating it with the certainty of forgiveness of sins. The reflection links desire and absolution as moral certainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacDonald
Frank Welliver of Haskins Dead
Frank Welliver aged forty nine died at 1 30 last night at his home in the Haskins community after a long tuberculosis illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at two o clock at the home in Haskins. He is survived by his widow and two daughters Leota and Lola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Frank Welliver
Expression of Gratitude for Washington Sympathy
Mr and Mrs John Timmerman thank Washington residents for kind attentions and sincere words of sympathy during their sorrow over the loss of their daughter Edna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington
Edna
John Timmerman
The Bot Tom Whale of the Pacific
The sulphur whale found in the pacific prefers deep water and is nicknamed the bot tom whale by seagoing men. It often surpasses 100 feet in length and many regard it as the largest mammal that ever lived.
White room method to change bird color
A naturalist claims birds can become white by living in a white room with white surroundings and attendants in white. He notes the process requires three to four generations before feathers are fully white.
Ink Stains in Linen Removal Tips
Ink stains in linen are treated with a counted time solution and vinegar. Do not let the solution stay too long or the fabric will be harmed. After stain removal, wash the goods promptly.
Seasonal Slump Prompts Dairy and Poultry Market Note
The item laments widespread unemployment and a dull business climate, noting scarce work across lines and seasonal slowdowns. It appeals to cash buyers of cream eggs and poultry from Migs of Washington, with butter prices unchanged for Monday.
Ottumwa Loses to Washington 35 to 18 in Tough Showdown
Washington high school defeated Ottumwa 35 to 18 as referee Skein called 16 Ottumwa fouls and 15 against Washington. Ottumwa led briefly, then Washington pulled away with strong second-half defense and accurate shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Washington
Mrs Maxwell Dies After Prolonged Illness at 77
Mrs. M. J. Maxwell age 77 died at her daughter Mrs. W. A. Cook’s home on West Main Street after an illness lasting months. Private funeral at 2:30 Monday at the Scott home conducted by Rev. H. U. Brownell. Interment Elm Grove Cemetery beside her husband Thomas H. Maxwell. Survivors: children J. R. Maxwell, Mrs. W. A. Cook, Esther Maxwell. sisters Mrs. Mary Meck Elhisney and Miss Margaret Hawthorne. lifelong United Presbyterian member. married 1866 at Crawfordsville. moved to Washington in 1880s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Maxwell
W. A. Cook
West Main Wrest
Aedvices
Ccot
HU. H. Brownell
Cedar Rapids
Elm Grove Cemetery
Thomas H. Maxwell
Martha Jase Hawthorne
New Athens
Ohio
Hugh and
Zillah (Ritchey) Hawthorne
Crawfordsville
Thomas Henry Maxwell
Washington
Maxwell
Will Maxwell
J. R. Maxwell
Esther Maxwell
Mary Meck Elhisney
Lone Beach
Calif
Margaret Hawthorne
Washingtn
United Presbyterian Church
William Wishart
W. I
Charles F
John E. Wishart
Franklin College
Fairfield Upsets Muscatine in Close Girls Contest
Fairfield defeated Muscatine 17 to 16 at Fairfield with a strong second half comeback after trailing 12 to 7 at halftime. Washington’s win over Ottumwa boosts their standing in the Little Six league as Waterloo and Burlington games adjust the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfield
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Burlington-Mt. Pleasant
Funerals for Miss Harriett E. Thomas and Miss Edna Timmerman
Funeral services for Harriett E. Thomas were held Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Jones and McElhinney chapel with Rev M R Regan officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers listed. Edna Timmerman’s funeral occurred at 3 36 p m in the same chapel, Rev Regan presiding, large attendance, Bertha Hay sang, flowers abundant, and the party departed for Quincy Illinois for interment Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmerman
Edna Timmerman
Jones & McElhinney
M. R. Regan
Bertha Hay
Edna
Quincy
Gets a Dollar for Corn Put in Lambs
Humelton January 14. Frank Moore runs 1 260 lambs from New Mexico and Arizona in Wayne county. Purchased in Kansas last fall. They weigh 85 pounds at market and corn they ate yields about 40 bushels daily. At 12 cents a pound for lamb, corn could yield over a dollar per bushel. Moore has lost 30 to 40 lambs since unloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humelton
Frank Moore
Millerton
Wayne County
New México
Arizona
Kansas
Mr. Moore
Singing lessons promise to keep the wolf from door
Pete Rushing told his wife that in the future his singing might keep the wolf from their door. She replied she was sure of it if the wolf ever heard it. Arkansas Thomas Cat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Rushing
Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Hunt Oil Uses Airplanes for Jungle Well Search
Airplanes operate over swampy jungle terrain in North America to locate oil wells. Aerial observation targets bubbling areas around hills and vegetation, enabling widespread surveying of potential sites.
Duty's Path Near and Far in Life's Work
A reflective note on duty guiding choices between easy tasks and distant pursuits. The essay argues true obligation lies in present, accessible work rather than elusive, remote challenges, urging concrete deeds over grand ideals. Mentions guidance from historical or classical examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menecius
Spoiling a Man. Causes of pampering for nothing
An Atchison Globe item reflects on the idea that a man becomes spoiled when he receives favors or benefits without earning them, highlighting a moral observation about entitlement and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
A Divorce Preventive
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a bond seen as hard to break when a wife can push her husband into separation, highlighting a social matter framed as a preventive divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Guards at State Fair Kendall Announces Encampment Plans
Governor Kendall announced Iowa National Guard encampment and Governor's Day review will be at the state fair grounds during state law week. He wants 54,000 Iowans present to see the guard's progress. Announcement to follow after talks with Adjutant General Lasher and the state fair board. About 260 officers attend the guard school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Des Moines
aJn
Iowa National Guard
State Fair Grounds
N. B. Kendal
Mid-Witter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom M’farland
Strychnine
Grecian Place
Fox
Kalona
George Bickford
Sheriffe
Heputy
Mescatine
Cliyde
AIS
Reva Metzgar
Charles Denison
Frid Sweet
Denison
Alva Metzear
Marting Coming
Fox Theater
Amusu
Bickford
United States
Pratt
Gladys Clark
Phillips Drug Store
Kodak Store
Lee Christian Church
Cash and Carry Market
Marcus Kuhn
Haskins Dead
Reister & Sons
Migs
Mondy
Younts
Washington High School
George Yount
George
Yount
Skein
Iowa City
Fisher
von Schrader
Rice
Waymack
Gookin
Dickison
Harding
Seads
Dickinson
McCreedy
Daniels
Burlington
Freshwaters
McGugin
Marshall
Molesworth
Dubois
Washington Guards
Washington Girls
Blues
Vera Palmer
Lola Davis
Fewe
Gee Freshwaters
C. Asweee
LeBow
von. Schrader
Solomon
Mattheny
Spensler
Ferguson
Evening Journal
Oan
Tra Mikeeh
W. D. Loftisa
Gott
Cc. O. Davis
Colorado
Good Town
Free High School
Tergo
A. A. Snider
Willard
Chester White Boats
Rubio
Frank R. Feltz
Keota
Iowa
South Fourth Ave
Washington National Bank
J. L. Fifer
sonRa Ee
Surrey
Anderson
OAK Block Wood
W. M. Darbyshire
W. D. Booth
Jones, Livingston & Daugherty
E. L. Bartholow
James XK
Helmick & Son
Columbus Junction
A.M. Bales
Rhode Island
W. Ll. Fagen
Hunt Oil
Duty
Liberty Banda
J. Smetering
Rome
Bath
Alex DeBard Co
Lown Farms
California
H. Taylor
Edwin Knupp
Emar
Ashby
Reliable Party
Telephone Haskins No
Boyd Berdo
Fred Neiswanter
West Chester
Washington Motor Co
All Bros
J. F. H. Taylor
Iowa Ave
International Mills
Norristown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!