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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1910
Page
4
Washington press endorses John Patton as sheriff citing his clean primary win and strong record as Monroe county deputy. The piece commends his businesslike approach, dedication to justice, and commitment to protecting residents' rights.
At Belmont Park New York aviators prepared for the international aviation meet as open events began. Captain Thomas S Baldwin arrived in the Curtiss Red Devil from Garden City in six minutes amid northwest wind while Tod Shriver suffered a biplane accident in the preliminaries.
A Saturday afternoon gathering at the Yo MCON building in Mt Pleasant announced the formation of a farmers institute for the county. The meeting aimed to organize volunteers to support agricultural education and county events at the picnic venue.
Heerley, noted as the oldest blacksmith in continuous service, has held the hammer for fifty eight years. He started as an apprentice in Canada and moved to Rockwell about twenty five years ago, building a lifelong smithy business and earning a peaceful pursuit of his craft.
A clipped line notes a plea to hold a congress to set right a plight with a nod to Walt Mason. The quip reflects early 20th century humor and civic self reliance.
A senator, who declared his death to be a loss to the nation and his state, was celebrated by the church of which he was a leading member. The tribute called him among the foremost figures in the church.
Chris Kroeger, 26, son of Mr and Mrs Kroeger, was kicked by a horse near Clarence Wax last week while adjusting a tug. He died at home early Friday morning from a terrible internal injury despite medical attention.
A fragmentary account notes a young man facing illness and economic pressure while hoping for a break. The piece references wealth, tutoring, and a chance to prove himself, with emphasis on perseverance despite hardship.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Bidora October 2 reference a clerk Louis J Stout and an assignment or action involving Payenport, with scattered mentions of counties and civic duties. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
The report notes approval of the flaws in the commercial coalition and the involvement of Eiler Theodore Rooysl as well as other city offices. It mentions November 4 and a call for a meeting or table arrangement without clear specifics.
Services for the late Benator fons of Iowa were held at the Poundrs Methodist church in Washington. The church was draped, the altar adorned, and several speakers gave eulogies. Secretary of Agriculture Bishop Earl Cranston and Charles W. Susitle of Oregon attended, with Assistant Attorney General Kenyon in Fort Dodge and Secretary Wilson paying tribute.
Iowa City reports a tight football clash with an inferior foe denying Purdee a win. The final score reads Iowa 14, Purdee 0 as Iowa stifled Purdee near Picdwe’s yard line and forced key turnovers to secure the upset. Ground gain came from Murphy, Thomas, Curray and Bandon.
Grant Palmer, a rural mail carrier, reportedly saw a wolf crossing a local road and later a second one near an old county site. The event occurred during a routine day and was logged at the county auditor’s office.
Pazo Ointment offered a 14 day money back guarantee for treating itching bleeding and protruding piles. The ad promotes Foley's Blood and Tar in a yellow package as a genuine safe non narcotic remedy available at Lenmucus Pharmacy and Mekihannney Drug Co.
Amusements note the New York success The Lottery Man draws crowds at the Bijou in New York and tonight moves to Graham. The comedy's plot follows a reporter pursuing a stolen lottery ticket tied to a young man and a would be captor.
After five years Interlaken revives the Alpenzyg spring festival. A cattle procession moves from winter pastures to Alpine meadows, marking the return of a local Swiss tradition.
A physician testifies to Tekmans Alterative curing tubercular neck grains with excellent results. He cites a case costing £59 that avoided surgery and notes faith in the remedy. Additional testimonials claim improvement in bronchial and lung conditions and general health, with distribution through Philadelphia and local druggists.
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