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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
8
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A classroom moment shows a persistent eight year old misunderstand division as multiplication. The teacher, in frustration, asks how many times three goes into twelve, and the student improvised with three times and three over.
In Richmond a grand jury began hearing the murder case of Thea ty Ciny Weattle Jr, accused of killing his wife during a car ride on July 18. Key witnesses include Beulah Mitford and Dr Beattie, with the victim’s father urging justice as the suspect remains jailed awaiting testimony.
Washington August 14 An investigation was reported to the senate by Chairman Dillingham of the elections committee. The committee approved the July recommendation for the Wisconsin legislature to receive an investigation and authorized to sit during recess, subpoena witnesses and call for all necessary papers.
News reports from Washington and Australia describe a Aug 11 revolution in Ecuador that overthrew the government of Estrada. Alfaro is said to have taken refuge, while President Estrada and a provisional cabinet act in Quito as the capital remains quiet.
August McDonald, a machinist, shot at Ethel Hunt after twelve refusals to wed. He then killed himself, dying instantly. Hunt was wounded in the side, breast and shoulder but expected to recover. The incident followed threats over a year as McDonald pressed for marriage while she refused and he smoked.
An advertisement claims women suffer daily from backache headache nervousness loss of appetite and restlessness due to kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief and recovery, urging purchase from all druggists.
The Journal reviews JH Pearson of the Ainsworth Clip her for uncovering a fruit jungle on one acre in Ainsworth. A box of samples from pears persimmons plums berries and apples illustrates Pearson's claimed harvest while critics dispute other farm outputs. A local pharmacy advertises Chamberlain's products as remedies.
The National Rifle Association and the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice begin the twenty-ninth annual tournament at Camp Perry with eight days of events. Crack marksmen from many states gather as the U S government oversees the range under Brig Gen OK Hrane. A full military field hospital is on site. The program includes six new matches including the Adjutant Generals match with a $500 cup and the $3,000 Herrick cup Buckeye match.
A Sun editor from Lake View Ohio recounts a reader praising Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets after severe illness, stating the medicine provided relief and health. In Worcester England a loquacious farmer visits a neighbor to borrow a ladder amid a house fire, joking about whether he ought to be sitting there.
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