22 Nov 1901
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
1
A Daytonville area roundup reports corn in the crib, local visits, church events, school openings, and farm relocations. It notes Harsh weather effects, weddings planned, social gatherings, market prices for new corn, and community updates on residents traveling, nursing, and local incidents.
In district court Saturday attorneys finished arguments in State of Iowa v Henry Humm charged with assault with intent to commit manslaughter. The jury deliberated about two o clock and after sixteen hours reached a verdict amid initial divisions, with many predicting self defense before the decision.
Tuesday November 26 1901 sale begins 1 00 p m at Clapper's barn Washington Iowa opposite residence near square. About 2 head 23 sows 9 boars. Prolific sows to be bred to grand herd boar U S A 49333 and young hogs sired by Big Dude 59209. Notable sows Flora Wilkes 116302 Flora 16374 and Flora P 163768 with strong litters and good history.
Sheriff Putnam admits the office was worth about $2,000 yearly for six years, earning every law allowed. He ran the office by having a bailiff sit in while he worked the field, bolting his ticket after two Republican terms with Democrat endorsement, but was defeated when the Democrats backed a new candidate.
Brief items report Dr Geo W Hay visiting Burlington W P Moothart taking land seekers to Brookfield Ed Thomas returning to Richland Mrs Long of Havre dies and burial set Lemmon and Lewis advertise for savings Thomas to Los Angeles Thanksgiving dance in Armory Hall High School Band Nov 25 sale of Al Tomlinson near Brighton injures Jacob Dillon aged eighty three F R Feltz Iowa neighbor with flock and market plans Carrie Smythe marries George Horr edge of Vinton at Chicago they will reside Lake Charles La after Jan 1 wealthy banker spouse with winter home in Lake Charles
N. C. Essley of Coppock warned that if rain fails and the river freezes at the current low water stage, all fish could perish. He noted the river has never been this low.
A concise history notes Elizabeth Blackwell earning a medical degree in 1849 and traces growth of women physicians in the United States from six in Philadelphia to about 6,000 by the late 19th century, highlighting lucrative practices among some.
An Italian fruit dealer near a suburban station uses a slow clock to maximize sales. A commuter notes the clock runs late by five minutes, but the dealer explains the time is kept slow to calm customers and boost trade. He admits telling buyers after they purchase bananas to avoid missed trains.
A Globe-Democrat editorial notes that summer insect plagues threaten wheat, grain, cattle pastures, forests, and streams. It argues the entomologist fights these minute enemies as a civilizational war, essential for harvests and ecosystems.
A humorous dialogue from New York Weekly features a wife bragging about her self made hat and the husband criticizing high milliner prices. He concedes the hat’s artistry while lamenting costly fashions. The exchange satirizes fashion costs and craft.
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