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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1910
Page
8
George H. Hudson a 66 year old veteran and pioneer of Walker disappeared in Cedar Rapids after arriving two days earlier. Authorities fear he may have wandered off due to temporary insanity. He is described as 200 pounds with a short beard.
Ottumwa reports from Des Moines quote medical observers who say John Junkin's brain is nearly smooth with widely spaced cells and shallow indentations, suggesting a brain far from normal human structure. Drake laboratory observers note the brain as one of the most imperfect human brains seen.
Davenport report states Mrs. Frank Trewery, widow of a factory laborer, learned from New York attorneys that her ex husband William Leighton, divorced six years, died recently in London and left her about two million dollars he inherited recently.
On September 30 St Joseph residents can view a $2,500 Wyeth saddle crafted for J C Miller. Fourteen pounds of solid silver and gold decorate it, with about $1,000 in diamonds and ruby doublets. Mr Miller will ride the saddle on his claim of owning the finest saddle horse in the world.
A Swart Set note muses on summer trees and women, praising their clothing yet noting trees need a single trunk to bear their abundant raiment while women wear diverse garments. The comparison highlights fashion as shared delight but differing structures.
A jockey was seen pulling his mount during a race on a Russian track when a man who had placed a bet on the horse shot him. The event ended the scene as officials investigated the fatal attack and any connection to the betting dispute.
Mrs. M. L. Colt, a nurse from Oskaloosa, suffered a rare injury while moving a large patient in Hedrick. An artery in her side ruptured, causing internal bleeding and prompting a delicate operation. The procedure was successful and she expects to recover in a few weeks.
Adna Bell, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Bell of Creston, was kicked by a horse and died from internal injuries suffered in the incident on Sept 2.
The International Harvester Company establishes a Chicago Bureau of Information to share agricultural data from colleges, government stations, and its own research. Specialists will study soils, fertilizers, climates, and crops and cooperate with the U S Department of Agriculture to boost yields, teach lantern slides, and supply photos to publishers.
A mass meeting at the Gayety theatre in Ottumwa heard plans to raise 100000 for the Ottumwa and Iowa City interurban line. Speakers included David Bryant J Byington T Foster S H Harper as a 105‑member business committee was formed to begin immediate fundraising.
Rev John E. Hanson of Des Moines an ex pastor and evangelist was reported recovering from a deep head wound after a folding bed collapsed at a Flushing home. His wife escaped injury.
Des Moines Sept 2 superintendent W O Riddell announces strict age and experience rules for new public school teachers. Women applicants must be at least twenty eight and all hires require high school graduation plus two year training or three years rural teaching.
Charles Schmidt was fatally impaled on a stake after sliding down a grain stack while threshing on the Reamer farm near Edgwood. A fellow crew member also lost an eye the same day when struck by a fork in an unrelated accident.
Mrs. J. FE. Van de Lande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters with preventing breakdown during a severe three month strain. The tonic is sold for 50 cents at Lemmon's Lem mons Pharmacy with satisfaction guaranteed.
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