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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
8
The text describes a prize winning Jack named Peter the Great Son of Custer with 1050 lb brown body and white points, noted as a good foal getter. Ancestry links to the Great Son of Custer line and mentions Miss Emily and a Princess, highlighting strong male producers among the ancestors.
This trimmed catalog item describes Percheron stallion Greton 58358 sired by Vail lant 56873 with dam Lisette 29285. Bred on a historic Feudal estate in France, raised after a Paris show, he is touted as the finest imported Percheron in years. Listed details include temperament, conformation, and price of 14.00 to insure cold and suck care. Contact J. A. Kolosick in Ainsworth, Nebraska.
Shenefelt pitched a masterful shutout for Keota with eighteen strikeouts and one error plagued Washington at the park. Lindauer allowed eleven hits and three walks as Keota capitalized on Washington miscues and stolen bases, with A Hulse’s infield hit accounting for the lone Washington tally in the eighth.
The board elected AO Hinshaw of Oskaloosa as principal and accepted Miss Accle Clapper’s resignation after she was praised for her service. John Wooley was offered Town Falls principal at 1100 dollars yearly. Wake Neal visited town in a stylish summer outfit impressing locals.
A 15 year association with Chen ey and Co of Toledo supports Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice offers 100 dollars reward for an uncured catarrh and promotes internal use with testimonials. Walding Kinnan and Marvin, wholesale druggists, endorse the product and list price per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A citizens mass meeting under the Commercial club is set for next Tuesday evening May 16 to discuss establishing a new educational institution to be named the Washington Vocational Institute. All residents including ladies are urged to attend. W. Brookuart, President.
The sermon stressed practical faith and spoke on undeveloped resources within the human side. Mr Comin delivered the evening address referencing the Christian Endeavor convention in Iowa City last week. Apples were used as exemplars in the sermon turnout.
The Rev. D. 1) Proper of Omaha preached at the Baptist church on Sunday evening. His topic was Gods estimate of man and the image of God. He stressed mans creation, responsibility, and the call to follow Christ by helping others at home and abroad, showing love through action.
The Hochian Endeavor Union of the Kichi Iowa district selects this city to hold its next annual convention, likely in June. The Eighth district includes Johnson, Iowa, Poweshiek, Jasper, Monroe, Mahaska, Keokuk and Washington counties with principal churches in the union being Presbyterian, Congregational, Disciples, Methodist Protestant and Friends. The vice president position for the district will be chosen from the host city.
Mrs Charles Reid of Marshall seeks an $8 weekly alimony for herself and thirteen children after alleging extreme cruelty. The court grants a divorce and approves support for the family at eight dollars per week with a decree issued.
Yesterday morning at the Presbyterian church the pastor Rev H W V Comin delivered a special sermon to children from the text Keep the heart with all diligence for out.
A health claim notes malaria and typhoid dangers in swamps and lowlands. It touts Electric Bitters as a blood-cleansing remedy, citing William Fretwell of Lucama North Carolina who reports three bottles cured malaria and restored health. Available for 50 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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