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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1912
Page
8
Milwaukee exits Socialist control as Dr. C A Bading is inaugurated mayor defeating Emil Seidel by 11 862 votes. Antisocialist crowds celebrate while Seidel laments the rise of a nonpartisan administration and the return of what officials call an American city.
A poetic meditation compares a rooster’s dawn chorus to a dog, raven, and owl’s midnight laments. The speaker questions the rooster’s cheerful song amid grim surroundings, imagining a hermit life instead of a loud salute to daily labor and an ending in butchery.
Mrs Wesley Engel born Lucie M White in Wareaw HL February 28, 1872. Married Wesley Engel December 2 1898 and had three children Sante Mabel and infant Joseph Filiot. Lived in Muscatine Iowa Grace Hill joined Moravian church May 27 1904. Died of heart failure while recovering from childbirth. funeral at home Moravian church and grave with Rev A de G Vogler sermon from John 11 28.
Gov Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey started a four day southern swing with a Georgia capital speech and visits planned to Albany Jacksonville and Savannah. Democratic leaders greeted him warmly though Hearst papers pursued a hostile line.
Taft men win apparent control of the Fireto district Republican convention in Atchison Kansas as delegates are chosen to the national convention. The district committee declares for the renomination of the President.
In New Haven Taft loyalists face Roosevelt sentiment as Connecticut Republicans meet for two days. Tonight's opening session focuses on organization and selecting delegates to Chicago. Tomorrow's proceedings start at 10 o'clock with the main convention, where Taft's lead is expected to prevail over Roosevelt.
Republican caucuses in Providence to pick fifty two delegates to the state convention and from there delegates to the national convention. Taft and Roosevelt supporters are active among voters as assembly district meetings proceed.
An annual solar eclipse, central in southern Europe, will be partially visible early tomorrow in the eastern United States and Canada. New England and the northeast offer the best view, with varying visibility east of North Dakota to Alabama as the sun rises.
Limited quantity of Reid's Yellow Dent seed corn picked before frost tests 98 percent. Orders may be left at Kaye and Lytle's or address Ralph Lytle Route No. 4 Washington Iowa.
A playful exchange questions a spouse choosing preservation while another jokes about a daring swimmer. The pun hinges on stemming the currant and the speaker’s hint about a preservation task. The dialogue tone is light and teasing, with a focus on wordplay.
Advertises PARISIAN SAGE as a foolproof cure for hair loss claiming it stops dandruff and scalp itch and even grows hair when possible. Offers money-back guarantee through Lemmon’s Pharmacy with a fifty cent large bottle price.
An advertorial promotes Mother's Friend as an external preparation aiding skin and tissue expansion during pregnancy. It claims to relieve tenderness, prepare the body for natural childbirth, and has wide endorsement by mothers. The ad mentions free information and availability at drug stores.
San Francisco reports Nat Goodwin the actor to pay the final 10 000 today as part of a 55 000 settlement to his divorced wife Madna Goodrich. Earlier payments included 15 000 to attorneys and 30 000 in January along with a 28 000 mortgage on a city apartment. Trustee L H Dudley of Los Angeles manages the 8 000 trustee fee.
Washington April 16. The National Academy of Sciences opened its annual gathering at the National Museum. About 100 members attend as top American scientists are admitted to the sacred precincts. Arnold Hague serves as permanent secretary. Deliberations extend over three days.
A druggist offers PAZO OINTMENT with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to fourteen days. The product is priced at 50 cents.
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