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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1910
Page
3
An official note from BE. Dana Durand urges cooperation with the 1910 decennial census. It explains confidentiality, the purpose of counting every inhabitant, and assurances against using data for taxation, enforcement, or punishment.
Walton Williams discusses the census as a point of national growth and its impact on congressional representation. He notes the lengthy preparations and ongoing tabulation of data, emphasizing the census as a foundational demographic measure.
Finance Minister Fielding announced in Ottawa that Canada will mint gold ore dollar coins using the American standard, allowing Canadian and American gold coins to be interchangeable at par across the border.
A new skating rink at Maida Vale is announced as the largest in the area with a noted size of 89,750 square feet. The report highlights the scale and significance of the new winter venue for local residents.
Lieut. M. C. Mumma will select a design for a gold lined silver cup prize to be presented by W. W. Brookhart at the State Rifle Association shoot in Des Moines during the final week in June or second week in July. The trophy costs 250 dollars and features Nimrodic engraving and a massive base.
Sage tea revival returns as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur offered by McHughine Drug Co. and Wyeth Chemical Co. It promises to restore hair color, reduce shedding, and improve scalp health, with daily use. Sold in stores and direct mail for 75 cents to $1 per bottle from 74 Cortlandt Street New York City.
An attorney pressed for payment from the Irish client Mulrooney. The client retorts that he does not owe the money, since it was for the attorney’s opinion, and quips that he never held any opinion of him in his life.
Readable text presents a claim that skin conditions like blackheads pimples dandruff and ring worm can be cured using ZEMO a liquid remedy promoted by druggist Mr McElhinney. The ad-style snippet touts prompt relief and permanent cures and invites proof of cures.
Royal Market advertises fresh meat quality with in house slaughter. Local shop claims to kill all its own meat for guaranteed freshness.
A 1910 Iowa weather and agriculture summary notes a mild but cold season with heavy ice and snow cover through February, enabling good crop protection. Spring work started early as oats and corn were sown, fruit trees sustained damage from October freezes, and seed corn remained scarce. Potatoes and small grains were planted, with forecasts of improved activity and favorable conditions through April.
A spoken woman asks why the man wears glasses whether for detective look or appearance. The patient man replies neither, saying they protect his eyes from pins or rounds.
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