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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

8

Son of Custer Princess Prompts Spanish Condor Miss Eimitly

An item notes a figure titled Son of Custer and the Spanish Condor Princess Miss Eimitly, implying a sensational or fictional linkage within a regional entertainment snippet.

Great Jack Descends From Noted Sires and Stands Heavy

This Jack is sired by the Great Son of Custer, a famed show Jack and prize winner. He weighs 1050 lbs, is brown with white points, large of bone, and a strong foal getter. All ancestors are among the greatest male producers.

Jack Custer

Percheron Greton 58358 sire Vail lant and Lisette mare pedigree

An old stock sale notice describes Percheron stallion Greton 58358 with Vail lant 56873 as sire and Lisette 29285 as dam. It lauds European import lineage, feudal French estate upbringing, and scarce government stallion Vaillant 56878 as top stock. Photos shown, season 1911 at J A Kolosick farm near Ainsworth. price 14 dollars to insure, terms due when mare sold. Washington telegraph lines referenced.

Vaillant Lisette France M. Fullard Paris Europe America Jie My Farm Ainsworth

Governors arrival fuels Portland events and Seattle trip

Governor Wilson of New Jersey arrived in Portland with engagements including Princeton alumni entertainment, a Commercial Club banquet, a luncheon at the YMCA, and a public meeting. He plans to travel to Seattle on Saturday as part of a busy itinerary.

Portland Ore Wilson New Jersey Clude Princeton Commercial Club WY. M.ca Seattle

Royal Ball in London for Prince Francis Memorial Fund

London May 18 a grand fancy dress ball will be held tonight in aid of the Prince Francis of Teek Memorial Fund for the Middlesex hospital attended by King George Queen Mary the Emperor and press from around the world and other notables.

London George Queen Mary Emperor Germany Prince Francis of Teek Middlesex Hospital

Lands Opened for Settlement in Rock Creek Project

Fourteen thousand irrigated acres and sixteen thousand deeded acres in the Rock Creek project were opened for settlement today under the Carey act. The irrigated land is offered under state supervision by the Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners. The lands have long served as grazing grounds for cattle kings and their herds.

Cheyenne Wyo Rock Creek Wyoming State Board of Land Commissioners

Investigation into cold storage and impounded perishables

Washington May 18 The Senate committee on commerce began an inquiry into cold storage methods with special focus on the impounding of butter eggs and fish. The probe aims to determine compliance with standards and potential regulatory gaps affecting the handling and storage of perishables.

Washington Senate Committee On Commeyer

Peace Day Observed in Minnesota Schools

In line with a governor's proclamation May 8 was observed as Peace Day in all Minnesota public schools. The exercises commemorated the anniversary of the first peace conference at The Hague.

St. Paul Minn Minnesota The Hague

Naval and Military Tournament Opens in Olympia

London hosts the annual Naval and Military Tournament with troopers from across the Empire for a coronation program. The event, running until June 8, draws Europe and America's aristocracy and will donate proceeds to service charities.

London Olympia Europe America

City Bus Line Orders Taken By Phone

Call 589 Black to place orders for city bus line services. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests. Street and number not provided.

Frank Rogers

Guardsmen Hear Hearings On Federal Pay Bill In Washington

A damaged report notes that Hochanan and Black Hawk Counties face crop threats from bugs after onions. Representative Pepper announces committee hearings on the federal pay bill for the National Guard and related measures. The plan includes a review of the Taylor system slated for Rockland and Iowa guardsmen participation.

Washington Poe Mao Towa Oo Cloitiece Representative Pepper Teamsue National Guard Tatters Pepper Dua

Iowa medical society calls for national health department

In Des Moines on May 11 the Iowa State Medical Society urged creation of a national Department of Public Health at Washington. Dr M F Voldeng Chec ker president said the department could be established in a few years and urged physicians to organize cadres and lobby Congress and the legislature.

Department of Public Health Wallington M. F. Voldeng Checker Iowa Strate Aledical Society Harmon Legislature Congress

Drowning Tragedy Strikes Iowa City Youths

Iowa City may 19 Paul Spencer 18 son of a prominent business man drowned Wednesday night while attempting to swim the Iowa River for the sixth time in an hour. Philip Newburg son of U A Newberg president of the Iowa State Photographers Association nearly drowned. his brother Frank narrowly escaped tragedy.

Iowa City Iowa Paul Spencer Spencer Philip Newburg U. A. Newberg Towa State Photographers’ Association Frank

Des Moines Man Faces Pure Food Suit Over Krause's Phosphorets

A petition filed in federal court accuses Norman Lichty Manufacturing of violating the pure food law. United States District Attorney M L Temple says Krause's phosphorets fails to do marketed claims and package labels are misleading. Lichty says he has not been involved with the company for four years after selling his stock.

Des Moines Towa Norman Lichty Manufacturing Company Sioning M. L. Temple United States Temple Krause Lichty

Iowa City plans new university buildings on campus

The May 1 report shows the board of education authorizing a $475,000 library for Ss. Just north of campus, a northwest gym at the university block, remodeling of the Hall of Natural Science for geology and botany, and raising the old science building on Jefferson and North Capital to improve sightlines to the new law building opposite. Total cost beyond the women's building remains undetermined as officials note substantial expense ahead.

Iowa City Iowa Board of Education Ss. 1 Atoa Jefferson and North Capitol Streets Law

Library funding directs money to campus east site

The funds are allocated to construct a library building north of the campus, on the property directly east of the law building. This move earmarks financial support for a new academic facility adjacent to existing structures.

Bugs Threaten Iowa Onion Crops Endangering Major Harvest

Ames Iowa May 19 Unless remedy succeeds strong crop in Iowa lands in danger of obliteration. Bugs attack onion fields in Wuchanan and Black Hawk counties destroying acres. Dr H W Pamineml rushed to Jesup to diagnose the trouble where several coal bugs found. Samples of hus flies worms and millers are examined under strong glasses. Onion sprouts in boxes turned over to the various insect types. A conference with medical experts and a plan to kill pests is expected. Black Hawk county reports the onion crop profitable despite the damage and Jessup is central to the investigation. Local residents are alarmed over the impact on the industry.

Ames Iowa Iowa State College Wuchanan Black Hawk Pamimel Jesup Tle Shorting Jessup Hwhato City

Priest Has Never Barbered In His Life

Father Yanne, Syrian Orthodox priest visiting Sioux City, has never shaved his face or cut his hair. He and Mother Yanne, who came from Kearney Nebraska, administered baptism to the son of Mr and Mrs Riszak Msharah at St Thomas Episcopal church. The ancient three part ritual was used and the church welcomed all denominations of Orthodox churches.

Siows Iy Yanne Sioux City Kearney Neb Riszak Msharah Jennings Street St Thomas Episcopal Church

Misunderstanding of Iowa high school aid clarified

Des Moines May 1 State Superintendent A M Devoe clarifies a misinterpretation of the new state aid law. The focus remains on establishing normal work in graded high schools with a core course for training teachers for rural schools rather than funding agricultural courses.

Des Moines A. M. Devoe Iowa

Powder Car Fire Triggers Explosion Near Boone

A defective trolley wire ignited a car holding 350 kegs of powder near Boone igniting flames. Trainmen nearby leapt clear as the blazing car exploded, authorities report.

Boone

Explosion Echoes Reported Across Wide Area

An explosion was heard for many miles raising alarms as residents reported a distant blast. Authorities warned residents to stay indoors and monitor official updates for safety instructions and potential evacuations.

Unclear Product Claims For A General Wellness Aid

An advertisement touts a remedy claiming to neutralize poisons and relieve backache headaches nervousness and kidney and bladder ailments. The text mentions selling a product described as “All Dirty” without clear ingredients or regulatory support.

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