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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1908
Page
4
A young Elkader lad nearly approached a leopard in its cage at the county fair sparking a weather crop bulletin style alert. The incident caused minor injuries to the corn display area as rain began to fall and the crowd dispersed.
Des Moines Iowa September 29 The hot dry weather persisted until September 26 when rain broke a record drought. Temperature averaged ten to thirteen degrees above normal until Sunday then dropped with frosts. Drought damaged pastures and crops but aided corn by delaying frost injury. A man was killed when a corn binder crushed him as horses ran away, witnessed by his wife.
The summary describes a favorable harvest with over ninety percent of the crop ripe before frost and good hay production. Rains in the past two days revive pastures and allow fall plowing to resume. Overall, a profitable season despite wet planting and late crops. corn near average, small grains and fruits below average.
At the Clayton county fair in Elkader Iowa Leo Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Michael Rogers was seriously injured by a leopard. He ignored a warning and approached the cage prompting a lunge that ripped his shoulder elbow and face requiring over a hundred stitches. He remains in serious condition.
In Clermont Iowa on Sept 29 Simon Udsang was killed while unhitching a corn binder. His wife witnessed the accident as frightened horses pulled the machine over him. He had just moved his child to safety, and the child was unharmed.
Sigourney Iowa September 29 Judge Lacey wins a major case as court sessions close. Details of verdict and involved parties not provided in readable text.
Judge Willcockson grants a perpetual injunction for the Iowa Mine Workers of America. He sustains Major Lacey’s claim that the workers benevolent fund, nearly 500000 dollars, is exempt from taxation, despite a 16000 dollar tax assessment by the tax ferrets and Kalsoz a. The decision is expected to interest labor unions seeking defense and charity funds.
In southeast Washington the Bachelor Maids banquet this evening at 7 30 in Hotel Colen honors Miss Hallie Berdo with complimentary refreshments. R P Lewis invite At Home 2 to 6 Tuesday Oct 6 at 509 North Marion avenue marks their golden wedding anniversary reception. Rev and Mrs J K Coates observe their 38th wedding anniversary at home with four children present and a family dinner followed by a gift of a framed portrait.
For the first time in twenty five years the Klopfenstein family gathered at the Klopfenstein home in southeast Washington for a joyous reunion. Attending were Mrs Fannie Klopfenstein and her seven children Chris Henry Joe B D Edward Cordelia and Amanda Pobratz with several relatives from nearby towns and states. The gathering marked a quarter century of separation and a deeply happy reunion.
Family memories filled the day with delight and a lasting impression. Roy Stagman visited from Richmond. Miss Hala Bradford started as assistant at McCall millinery. Mrs J H Baird and daughter Beatrice of Ottumwa stayed with Mr and Mrs R P Lewis. Mrs A K Singmaster returned from a visit with daughter Mrs Conrad west of town. Mrs Conrad recently burned her hand on hot peach butter and is recovering safely.
A prominent dairyman describes a new milking setup that uses a dedicated four-cow milking room. Two cows stand to the right and two to the left with heads oriented for easy cup placement. The system concentrates hoses and equipment at a single spot, allowing four cows to be milked in ten minutes. Cows are trained to come to the milking area and are milked while eating, reducing manure and simplifying maintenance.
Do not over salt butter as it spoils flavor. Use milk pails only for milk. Feed cows after milking for best flavored milk. Regular milking aids flow across lactation. Do not ensile in stable or feed hay before milking to avoid dust. Silos must be distant from the stable to prevent odor transfer. Keep cows clean and out of filth with clean yards and well bedded stalls.
A humorous exchange questions a bad cold and how it was contracted. The response twists terms as one character jokes that the illness was not contracted but expanded from a small one. The line reflects wit rather than a factual report.
Quote from the Philadelphia Ledger notes a photographer refusing a direct portrait and suggesting the police station for a Bertillon style photo, framing it as a humorous clash over standards and the purpose of images. The exchange highlights old methods of mug shot photography and public attitude toward personal representation.
City men J W Morton J M Lytle Huston Young Joe Dawson and Captain Gray join W A Montgomery of Mankato Kan to attend the 19th Iowa reunion in Wapello. Mrs Helen Robertson of Council Bluffs makes an extended visit in Washington with her mother Mrs Alex Houck and other friends. A marriage license was issued today to Fred T Havel and Rose Agnes Kohlicek.
The Vienna advertises a wide range of fresh baked cookies today highlighting a large selection for cookie lovers in the city. Local bakers showcase variety and quality with daily production and tempting aromas drawing shoppers.
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