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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1910
Page
4
The weekly crop bulletin notes corn has made rapid progress though some fields remain at risk. Weather conditions aided growth while persistent hazards leave portions of the crop still in danger, prompting continued monitoring by farmers and officials.
Report from Hampton describes a field of potatoes yielding six thousand dollars, with a large purchase price noted. The item highlights a farmer’s sale and associated wartime valuation. The text references a bush and acres, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Des Moines reports a warm start to the week with heavy rain on the 22nd. Corn progress is rapid with 85 to 90 percent safe from frost, while some remainder needs 10 to 14 days. Late potatoes improve, hay is being cut, fall plowing and seeding advance, and winter wheat is up and growing.
In Montrose Illinois on September 27 a collision between the packet Black Hawk and the Jemison gasoline launch and barge loaded with 180 bushels of tomatoes caused the barge to sink and the launch to be badly damaged. No lives were lost.
A. W. Wolf of Hampton Iowa reports harvesting about 6,000 bushels from sixty acres, selling the yield for 6,000 dollars after planting by the moon and using an intensified farming method. He previously produced 175 bushels per acre on the same land, selling at 40 cents per bushel. He rides in his automobile and pays 125 dollars per acre for land, illustrating a blend of farming skill and modern agriculture.
Registrar BE C Barrett of Iowa City says fall attendance may drop about 100 from the 1910 total of 2358 due to stricter entrance and graduation standards. He adds the higher hurdles will improve the caliber of Hawkeye students, aligning them with top national colleges in quality if not size.
In Nauvoo Illinois the East and West Iowa Northern and Southern Illinois and Chicago conferences of the Utah branch of the Mormon church are meeting. About 00 elders attend and participate in religious exercises. The local group is called Simithites while the Balt Lake followers are Brigamites, each claiming separation from the other.
Lieut M G Munga university commandant starts a new training custom this year. A school of instruction will be held next week for candidates for commissioned and noncommissioned officers and aspirants for command.
The plan outlines a two stage training program where freshmen are instructed by seniors and upperclassmen. An October 8 examination will assess non commissioned and commissioned officers to choose the best candidates from both theoretical knowledge and practical ability.
Mason City Iowa September 27 Mrs A M Gaskill a prominent Corwith woman placed two stones in a sack and stepped into a water tank where she was found dead no cause for the act is known
John B. Hammond, who has led the temperance push in Waterloo, predicts the liquor fight will end against the saloons. He expects the Board of Supervisors to rule the consent petition insufficient, or the courts to decide it.
At Centerville New York the famous Viora Temple queen of the turf raced against a three mile trotting record from 1830 held by Dutchman. The match ended with Viora Temple falling short by about one and a quarter seconds as the clock read 7 33 4/5.
Twenty five years ago today forty thousand Socialists gathered in London and delivered wild harangues without police interference or public disturbance, as reported.
The Washington Baptist association gathers at Ainsworth this week with a full program of devotional services sermons and meetings. Notable speakers include Rev. A Woods Rev. J L Ayrault Dr Z Batten and Dr J L Beyl as women’s missionary sessions and committee appointments run through Friday afternoon. The association adjourns in time for evening trains.
Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican convention in Saratoga. William Barnes Jr. conceded Roosevelt's election before the meeting began as State Chairman Woodrall defended the convention’s order and the dispute over the chair. The article interweaves a historical comparison to ancient Rome describing auction terms and roles such as magister auctionis and auctionover.
J. O. Canfield becomes sole owner and manager of the Star Theatre after buying out partner D. R. Wade who returns to Talesburg Illinois. Canfield pledges improvements to comfort and entertainment, including upgrading film service to the best for patrons. The theatre has long stood high and the new management aims to excel further.
The two act farcial extravaganza The Wizard of Wiseland arrives at Graham amid large crowds after 138 Chicago performances. A clever cast and trained chorus star in a new score with notable animal acting and lavish scenery under producer Allan K Foster.
A broad temperance meeting moves from Thursday to Friday due to conference date changes. Rev. A S Smith will discuss Economics and the Saloon at 7 30 PM in the M E church. The event invites all interested in ending the drink traffic and offers speaking chances for pastors and attendees.
Two eight year old colts strayed from Riverside area. One chestnut sorrel mare weighing about 1150 pounds and another bay horse weighing about 1150 pounds. Contact Vincent Sojka at phone 112 in Riverside Iowa.
The court did not convene as planned. Judge Preston was detained and will return Thursday to resume fall work.
The advertisement touts a broad selection of sterling and plate silverware with lower prices for heavy, well made pieces. It claims Steck's Jewelry Store offers more patterns and better value than any nearby house.
A Kirland Illinois woman credits Electric Bitters with preventing a breakdown during three months of severe strain. The ad touts the tonic medicine as a cure-all and guarantees satisfaction. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A harvest home celebration at the Lexington Methodist Church on Saturday October 1 1910 features premiums for baking and produce with a public auction of premiums and displays to benefit the church Auctioneer John A Yoder Kalona and speaker A R Miller Washington Democrat will attend Amusement and a 25 cent dinner are planned Ladies Aid hosts reception committee John Fleming leads reception efforts all welcome to attend and display items including poultry vegetables and crops
D A Chalmers starts erecting a replacement elevator on Northown Avenue. Cedar Rapids contractor Charles Newell arrives to tear down the burned structure and reuse the foundation and lumber. The new elevator aims to open by November 1 with grain intake expected, as the scorched grain is sold for feed. Insurance on the loss has been settled.
An analysis from Bookkeeper notes a decade of change in business culture. Top executives seek young men who are tactful, intelligent, independent, unassuming, and fluent in gentlemanly conduct. The goal is trustworthy, discreet service and the ability to work with ease in high society and formal settings.
A quotation from Longfellow reflects on inequality where one half of humanity bears labor and hardship while the other half enjoys rest and imagination. The saying underscores enduring social and economic divides.
Notice forbids trespassing hunting or any entry on premises of WM. Jones and warns that violators will be prosecuted.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar is safe for children and free of opiates or harmful drugs. It promotes the genuine product in a yellow package and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy and McIlhenny Drug Co. as sellers.
A local caution urges careful hiring practices in tailoring work. Jean Huysmans, a noted ladies tailor, advises paying a bit more to ensure quality instead of risking poor results from inexperienced workers.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Hugh H W Luffman and Marion S Luffman sue George S Huffman Clarannah N Sells Emmett Sells Ethel B Huffman and Hazel M Luffman. The petition claims ownership in fee simple of described land in Washington County Iowa beginning 6.31 chains south of the northwest corner of section 19 township 75 north range 8 west with specific boundary lines.
The lands described lie in a section township and range in Page and are owned by Hugh H Huffman Marion S Huffman George S Huffman Clarannah N Sells Ethel B Huffman Hazel M Huffman and Emmett Sells as husband of Clarannah. Plaintiffs seek partition or sale with attorneys fees. The court appoints one referee if needed and warns defendants to appear before noon on the second day of the next term starting October 15 1910 at the Washington Court House Iowa or risk default.
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