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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1910
Page
3
Pure bred Poland China hogs for sale from March and April farrow sired by Keota Chief Longfellow and Junction Chief. Hogs described as bic smooth type big litter kind and guaranteed breeders. Longfellow two year old boar also for sale. Six years of satisfied customers advertised.
The regular and reliable Chicago Specialist who has visited Washington since 1903 will be at the Washington Glencoe Hotel on Wednesday, October 26.
Prof. P. G. Holden of Ames leads Iowa educational specials planning a tuberculosis special to run across the state next spring. The focus is on bovine and livestock impact, not human disease, outlining methods to combat the illness on farms and among cattle and hogs.
The article stresses careful focus on pure milk for state cities, suggesting precautions to keep the milk supply free from tubercular germs and urging adoption of these safeguards.
Arnold's Park reports Harry Tenhant using a 1500 foot seine under state arrangements to harvest carp and buffalo from East Okoboji. Each haul yields eight to ten thousand pounds of undesirables feeding on game fish spawn, with some carp up to twenty five pounds. Fish are shipped to eastern markets. Spirit Lake crews Hardman and Nelson also report even larger hauls.
An advertisement explains rheumatism as a blood condition caused by excess uric acid. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier that removes uric acid, supports joint and nerve nourishment, and offers a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia.
In Marshalltown Iowa on October 17 the Iowa Soldiers home assembly hall saw Mrs. Anna M. Hughes of Colfax aged 70 wed Ezekiel Grandon of Renwick Humboldt county aged 80. Rev Jesse Cole chaplain officiated after the prayer meeting service which drew the largest crowd in the home’s history.
Iowa City inventor Henry Stellings unveils an air plane model hailed as practical by Captain Thomas Baldwin. An expert thoroughly examined the design and predicted strong success, noting several splendid points in Stellings proposal and his potential to develop a highly successful machine.
Andrew Lincoln, three miles south of Westfield school house, died suddenly while fishing with a companion. He was stung behind the left ear by a bumble bee and died within a short time, believed to be the poison entering an artery connecting to the heart.
Ruth Bell, four years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eliza Bell of a site three miles northeast of Reasner, fell into a cellar and nearly severed her tongue. Dr Carpenter of Reasher treated the injury with seven stitches and believes the tongue will heal satisfactorily though she cannot eat.
A fisherman growing impatient after emptying bait into a stream proclaims he will not wait any longer and invites others to help themselves, signaling frustration and a call to action amid the scene.
Stanley Ketchel, famed middleweight champion, died in Springfield after being shot in the back at a ranch near Conway. Walter Hurtz fled. Goldie Smith held as accessory. Ketchel spoke to Sheriff Shields and Superintendent Bailey before dying. Dickerson has offered a $5,000 reward for Hurtz.
A shooter entered Ketchel’s home, fired a bullet into his right lung after entering through the right shoulder area. Hurts moved to the front, retrieved Ketchel’s revolver, and returned to strike Ketchel’s face with the gun butt.
Walter A. Hurtz alias Walter Dipley who shot and killed Stanley Ketchel at R H Dickerson ranch seven miles from Conway Webster county Missouri was arrested by three farmers near Niangua Webster county seventeen miles from the crime scene.
Knoxville Iowa resident Cuana Franns reports relief from long lasting pains with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She notes improved strength sleep and capacity to resume work after following directions and medical advice. The advertisement extols the cure for female ailments ranging from displacements to nervous prostration and urges readers to try the products.
Property owners WM. JONES, GEO. M. BROWN, CHAS. B. SHAPER, STEVE JONES, RENE A. WARNER, WM. MARIE, H. L. WHITTAKER post a no hunting and no trespassing order. Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
A Chicago firm offers tailored suits at the same price as ready made with a guarantee of proper fit. The promotion invites customers to compare before buying and to visit Jean Huysmans, the Ladies' Tailor, for bespoke garments.
Foley's Honey and Tar trusted cough remedy for throat chest and lung ailments sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy and Mebihinney Drug Co. Contains no opiates and is a household favorite for colds.
After selling the farm, a public auction is set for Wednesday October 26 1910 at 1 o clock a m at the residence one mile northeast of Washington and half a mile east of Button Factory on the old Weveley farm. Items include seven mares and colts with foals two black mares in foal and a fine black mare aged seven. three black suckling colts. one black mare aged nine. twenty head of cattle including milch and fresh cows. fifty two hogs including spring shoats and brood sows. fifty two chickens with purebred Rhode Island Red roosters. about 35 tons of clover and Timothy hay. machinery such as two wagons a Peter Schuttler and a Fragier cart. several harnesses a Deere implement and mower plus other farming gear.
Washing machine and other items listed in a sale conducted by Howard L. McLeig and Chas. Brown as auctioneer with J. B. Crayne as clerk. Terms include Terme-Cash or 7 percent from date of sale. Lunch provided by Pleasant Plains Missionary ladies. Dates 17 19 20 21 24.
Public auction plan for Darbyshire and family belongings on October 19 1910 at Old Grounds Washington Iowa. items include two horses ten cattle several cows and heifers three sows and thirty six hogs with farrow potential farm machinery tools and household items. Terms cash with 6 percent interest on sums over one dollar.
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