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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
8
Des Moines report says Chicago American League pitcher Jordan, playing right field, fractured his right leg and tore ankle ligaments turning second base. Initially seen as minor, the injury may end his season.
Superintendent A C Fuller releases a chart detailing ages by grade for Washington city schools. The report lists high school class counts by age and notes the distribution of pupils around expected averages from kindergarten through eighth grade.
Washington April 11 The federal grand jury in New York investigating alleged destruction of papers sought by the government in its anti trust suit against United States Steel Corporation failed to find anyone guilty of violation of law, according to the department of justice.
Advertises Mother's Friend as a prenatal aid by Bradfield Regulator Co. It claims preps the mother for birth, relieves strain, prevents numbness, and aids recovery. Urges expectant mothers to write for a free expedient mothers book. Atlanta, Ga.
A humorous survey of dance styles a generation ago, noting the evolution from old hoe-down sermons to modern ballroom moves. It lampoons steps like the two step and cotillon while joking about dancers, prompters, and Isadora Duncan.
The dataset shows 12 at ages 12 and 6. 10 at age 15. 8 at age 16 for both sexes, with boys and girls nearly equal at each age. The only notable difference appears at age eleven, and totals include 28 boys and 61 girls. the largest single-age count is 86 at age six.
A goats eats ten sheets of music owned by a poor professor and does not miss a note, creating an unusual scene described as a highly artistic performance. The incident highlights unexpected musical talent from chaos.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. The makers offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials. Sold by all druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
London April 11 the government Introduced a measure to establish an Irish parliament with a house of commons and senate granting self government while safeguarding the Protestant minority in the north and promising religious freedom. Leaders Redmond O Connor and Dillon praise the plan, with Redmond predicting passage by September barring unforeseen events.
The Iowa State College agricultural experiment station is coordinating nationwide style cooperative trials with 350+ farmers across Iowa. John Buchanan leads 300+ experiments in eight lines including alfalfa oats barley corn pastures and rock phosphate to test fertilization and yield.
Wu Ting Fang, longtime Chinese minister to the United States, is appointed by President Yuan Shikai to represent the new republic in Washington. His broad ties in the United States and popularity are cited as reasons for the posting.
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