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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
3
The report notes four factory projects starting as part of a broader industrial push. Authorities highlight job creation and regional growth as the core outcomes of the program. Local leaders confirm support and outline next steps for implementation.
Wilbur W. Marsh of Waterloo argues Iowa towns lose population and interest hampers local manufacturing. A statewide effort plans a series of county short courses and a special train exhibit to promote home factories, aid fall festivals, and counter mail order houses.
Senator W S Kenyon has offered the private secretaryship to WS Weston of Webster City Iowa. Weston currently serves as court reporter for Judge Lee and was formerly with Judge Richard.
The candidate from Minneapolis has long title in journalism and newspaper work in the city. He is well known across the Tenth congressional district and is considered well equipped for the position.
Two university students Wilbing I Parsons of Anamosa and James A Lewett of Hampton narrowly escaped drowning when their craft overturned in the Iowa River near the Rock Island railroad bridge. Both emerged from the deepest water, reaching the pier then shore unharmed after a desperate struggle.
In Washington on April 20 Rep Prince of Winola warned that ratifying the reciprocal trade pact could lead to Canada’s annexation. He cited American expansion in Texas and Hawaii and warned of Canada as the next step. Sen LaFollette pressed insurgents’ finance and interstate commerce seating while Gallinger defended committee assignments as fair.
In Dubuque Iowa on April 29 the church rubrics forbid bringing mowers in on caskets at funerals and will be strictly enforced The Rev Ror Carey of St Raphae ls cathedral preached against the practice Flowers may be used outside during the service and at homes but not inside the church.
Keokuk Iowa April 29 Stone and Webster the Boston firm financing the water power project with an option on public utilities asked the city commission to extend the current franchise for twenty five years the maximum allowed by law. Their representatives JA Trantek Charles F Wallace and Jeremiah Smith Jr submitted a contract detailing the citys future street lighting plans.
The third annual Iowa Kindergarten union meeting will be in Waterloo on May 5 and 6. East side headquarters will be at the manual training building and west side at the Central building superintendent's office.
Arch bishop John J. Keane of Dubuque resigned after receiving Rome's acceptance citing health. A meeting of suffragan bishops will be called and three candidates' names sent to Rome for the vacancy. Keane previously served as rector of the Catholic University in Washington.
The Lily, a longtime lighthouse tender on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries, will be sold at public auction next summer after thirty six years of service. The vessel arrived at Clinton and will proceed to Keokuk for the sale, with smaller boats planned to replace its duties on shorter river stretches.
A Georgia philosopher remarks that lightning once lit the path to glory for him, but the blaze did not endure after arrival.
Hiram Scranton of Clay City Illinois, worn by coughing from consumption, sought five doctors in the Ozarks without relief. He tried Dr Kings New Discovery at home and credits it with saving his life and restoring his ability to work. The remedy for lung diseases and coughs, 50 cents to a dollar, trial bottle free, Lemmon's Pharmacy guaranteed.
The excerpt blends verses about a child and mother with a prose explanation of foolscap paper’s origin from royal arms replaced by a fool’s cap, plus a scientific note on spreading oil on water and the behavior of chestnut burs. It covers nursery imagery, historical trivia, and simple experiments for children.
Across the line from Alaska, vast wild reindeer herds roam British possessions near the Rockies. For two years these animals have been imported from Siberia, a practice linked to meat supply for northern peoples and the changing scarcity in Siberia.
A remarkable magnetic island named Boerholm lies in the Baltic Sea. Formed on magnetic rocks it distorts compasses so navigators must use stationary objects for steering guides. One submerged rock nearby is so magnetized that a vessel’s compass dips downward when passing over it.
A report from Washington describes delegates gathering for a labor party convention. The text notes a march from nearby towns to Potomac, discussions about appeals to Congress, and calls for food and labor reforms. Some delegates plan to stay for a larger national meeting, while others intend to leave early.
Notice states that on March mth day 1t Articles of Incorporation were filed for Glendale Telephone Company to operate a telephone system in Iowa. Capital stock fixed at 2700 dollars, 60 shares at 45 dollars, 37 paid in with contributed telephone property. Directors named include Harvey, Swift, Jugeler, Wead, Galloway. Board to govern with five stockholders and annual meetings on the first Monday. Stock transfer rules include ten day notice and right of first refusal.
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