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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1911
Page
3
C OR Raney of Centerville unveils a grain shock forming device attached to a binder. The machine lifts sheaves, forms a secured shock, dumps it upright, and ties with twine, reducing loss from wind and rain. a large farm company witnessed a successful demonstration.
Des Moines reports that a ruling by Special Counsel Leas states a wife is not an owner of a car unless her money is invested in the machine, affecting a 14 year old’s ride with his mother. The interpretation hinges on who actually holds the investment.
In Eldon July 11 a resident priest and an independent parish for Eldon and its missions are planned. Bishop Davis honors Eldon with the St. Aloysius appointment and a permanent parish residence will be built. The north sixty six feet of church property will be sold to finance the project.
Grasshoppers are described as a heavy burden this season with reports from Marshalltown Iowa noting crop damage and widespread impact on fields and livelihoods during July.
Farmers in the county report severe insect damage to oat fields near harvest and to cucumber patches. Vines damaged by Mirgevicide have been burned as a response, with fields showing pronounced losses in recent days.
The Keokuk Hotel Company of Keokuk Illinois filed articles of incorporation with Recorder Hd Vaughn. Capital stock is $150,000. The corporation lasts twenty years unless dissolved by a three fourths stock vote. Five directors will manage the hotel company, elected by the stockholders.
Mr and Mrs August Gregg of near Storm Lake celebrated their seventy fifth wedding anniversary. The couple both natives of Germany are 94 years old and Mr Gregg can still walk two blocks to town continuing to enjoy good health.
Manilla carpenter BRs. Lopez states the Bucklen’s Arnica Salve always heals any cut bruise or wound he encounters. Advertised as the greatest healer for burns boils scalds chapped hands lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles. 25¢ at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
Fifty years ago today on July 11 a powerful earthquake shook Montreal and other parts of Canada and Syracuse New York. Desperate fighting at Rich Mountain in West Virginia produced a federal victory commanded by General Rosecrans. New Hampshire experienced a tornado adding to the day’s events.
Twenty five years ago today Ib Gratin of Buffalo completed a thrilling seven foot plunge in the Niagara rapids. Brownsville reports a Mexican revolution plot, with General Martinez and Editor Ramirez of Rinse arriving in disguise.
Win Smouse plans a fine new home on East Washington Street near the C B Q tracks. Workers raise the existing house to clear the lot and move the cottage. A foundation will be built and completion hoped for early next year. The project will enhance the street with another fine residence.
Notlok announces an ice cream social at the home of A P Carr southeast of town this evening with free transportation. Attendees meet at the Baptist church at 7 o'clock.
Howell claims he keeps ears to the ground while Powell jokes about an automobile potentially taking a piece of it. The banter highlights caution and humor in everyday observations.
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