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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1911
Page
6
Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale including March and April farrow and some yearling females. Sired by Junction Hef 162591 and Black Giant 167427 with Lonefellow 191668 in the line. Trio of males claimed to be superior in size and build with strong guarantee.
A historical account traces the expansion of federal employment to 513,854, detailing competitive classifications, noncompetitive posts, and presidential appointments. It notes civil service origins with Garfield and follow-on growth under Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft, plus the isthmus laborers and diplomatic staff.
Navy experts propose redesigning armor on future battleships after the San Marcos tests. The plan calls for thick armor over vital areas, elimination of weakly protected zones, and an armor belt extended below the water line. Weight saved from reduced secondary armor would cover the thicker vital-section protection.
The Wright aeroplane that qualified at Fort Myer and proved heavier than air flight is now at the National Museum Washington to be retired alongside Morse telegraph and Bell telephone gear. The government paid 890000 for the craft used at San Antonio maneuvers. an earlier Fort Myer craft had fatal wrecks in 1908 with Lt Selfridge, and the surviving engine remains in the present museum aircraft.
Fifteen members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at the University of Missouri plan a winter sleep test in the new Colum bia chapter house. The building cost eighteen thousand dollars and will have one large third floor sleeping room kept open for ventilation with no heat.
Assistant Secretary Curtis said tea would go up as colored tea is barred from American markets. He noted ample supply but the ruling excludes colored tea, leaving 2,000,000 pounds blocked in San Francisco and tea prices expected to climb to keep pace with other costs.
Thomas Bros and Austin Sutherland announce a Thursday October 19 1911 public sale beginning 10:00 am featuring sixty cattle one hundred fifty hogs three horses and farm machinery. After stock sold the Memorial Miller farm of 320 acres near Washington Iowa with 9 room house barn and outbuildings may be sold as 160 acres unimproved or 160 acres improved or as a whole. Terms include stock cash or 7 percent notes and land 10 percent cash 40 percent transfer with balance 6 percent on finance. Inspection invited with transport options to Verdi Washington or Brighton via Rock Island train. Proceeds settle the estate. Auctioneers THOMAS BROS AUSTIN SUTHERLAND H T REYNOLDS clerk.
The estate of the late G F Wieland sells at public auction on Tuesday Oct 17 1911 at 10 a m the farm occupied by Jos Wieland three and a half miles southwest of Riverside. It includes a 50 acre all under cultivation farm with a 7 room house barn granaries and wells and a 160 acre tiled farm with cross fencing and a 6 room house plus multiple outbuildings. Three timber tracts totaling 24 ½ acres offer pasture and timber. Terms announced sale day. Administrators J A Knittel V Dautremont Col G R Workman auctioneer.
Public sale at the farm one mile south and three miles east of Keota Iowa on Thursday October 12 1911 starting at 10 oclock a m. includes 10 head of horses 27 head of cattle 70 head of hogs eight or ten stands of bees and about 20 tons of timothy hay. Proceeds to go to the owner having decided to quit farming.
The notice describes a farm sale by owner Davis with items including hay loader, mower, rake, corn planter, riding cultivator, gang plow and other未mentioned articles. Terms require 12 months on notes over $10, cash for $10 or less. auctioneer A C McNurlen and clerk J W Helsecher. Then an eczema remedy ad follows.
On Wednesday October 18 1911 at 1 30 p m the Rolland Gowey farm five miles northwest of Brighton will be offered for sale subject to District Court approval of Washington County Iowa The property includes a story and a half house a barn an orchard 20 acres of timber 40 acres blue grass pasture with water about 70 acres cultivated and a main road frontage Terms require 10 sale day balance due March 1 1912 A warranty deed and abstract will be provided W H Lloyd Referee
An old drug advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills cure backache strengthen kidneys correct urinary irregularities build up tissues and remove excess uric acid to prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes. Refuse substitutes and ask for Foley's by all druggists.
Post 108 meets on the first and eighth Tuesday of each month in their Post rooms at the Temple. Commander J W Scott and Adjutant J J Kellogg sign the notice.
Valley Forge Camp No. 868 holds weekly meetings each Thursday evening in the hall on North Side Square with an open invitation to all neighbors.
Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday each month J B Kunath W M J W Morton secretary Cyrus Chapter No 18 regular meeting second Friday James D Glasgow H P J W Morton secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 regular meeting third Friday Wyatt B Marbourg E C J W Morton secretary Washington Chapter No 98 regular meeting second Thursday evenings Mrs J E Kunath W M Mrs Myrtle Bragg secretary Visiting fraternities welcome.
City residents are instructed to call 589 on the Black line and leave orders for Frank Rogers at Glye street and number for prompt handling.
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