This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
Dr Steiner spoke to a large audience on the new immigrant and the new problem at yesterday's Chautauqua gathering. Other news items accompanied the program as reported.
Dr Steiner delivered a masterful lecture on the immigrant experience at Chautauqua, praising Americans while urging better treatment of newcomers. Born in Austria with education in Bohemia and Heidelberg, he argued emigration reflects a global search for a better country and warned against graft and cultural drift.
A detailed schedule lists events at the Boys' Club and church venues on Saturday morning and afternoon. Highlights include Evolution of Faith by Dr Wishart, The Crisis in the Struggle for Government by Prof Wilcox, and a DeKoven Male Quartet concert in the afternoon.
The Cambridge Players closed their engagement with praise from Washington. The four versatile members read well and sang delightfully. Highlights included three young ladies singing and scenes from Macbeth and a Sunday school sketch. The DeKoven male quartet also impressed, delivering a great afternoon show with a full evening program to follow.
A list of daily activities from Monday to Thursday includes Boys' Club sessions with Prof. Griffith, Prof. Wil Struggle for National Dignity, Story Hours led by Miss Ward, Kindergarten with Miss Noyes, History Hours with Prof. Wilcox, lectures by John Mitchell and Miss Florence Ward, a Montessori piece, and a Pipe Band performance.
Professor Wilcox outlined colonial conditions after the Revolution and the drafts toward union from the Alexandria conference to the Annapolis meeting and the Philadelphia convention. He noted Washington Madison and Hamilton's roles and the opposition to the Constitution, which was ratified by eleven states. Chautauqua notes report campers waking to cool temperatures and continued attendance at lectures despite the chill.
Doctor Stein explained that yesterday can recur tomorrow and that today’s Americans are a blend of many races. He described how immigration changes people in a new environment and illustrated with personal incidents. The discussion touched on assimilating customs and evolving habits.
Dr Wishart discussed Darwin and The Origin of Species, contrasting it with Tennyson and In Memoriam. He argued against evolution and in favor of Christian faith, applauding spiritual appeal and urging readers to cling to faith over scientific doctrine.
A Baltimore American quote notes a man arrested as a fence mocked by his lawyer who cannot clear him, remarking that whitening a fence should be easier. The line pairs a crime reference with a pun on a fence.
Advertising pays when used with good sense as Frank Farrington noted. The adage has been demonstrated repeatedly, urging thoughtful spending to maximize returns.
The line notes that deep thoughts are tranquilizing and great minds possess calm, with wealthy lives grounded in a steady repose. It reflects Mabie’s view on inner steadiness as the core of intellectual and personal richness.
A historical excerpt argues that women should not engage in certain occupations. It asserts that a truly virtuous woman should limit her work to proper roles, and that any occupation beyond this is improper for a woman to pursue.
Practical guide on storing and using cheese to prevent drying and mold. Includes methods like vinegar-wrung cloth wraps, grated cheese jars, and minimal overheating. Features recipes such as Cheese Shells with Cabbage, Cheese Macaroons, Cream Cheese Crackers, and Cheese Balls with walnuts.
Miss Leanna Swisher entertained a group of girl friends at a slumber party last evening at her East Washington street home in honor of Misses Bertha Wheeler Grace Swartz and Mauday Allen of Winfield who are guests of Miss Swisher and Miss Mary Porter this week. Columbus Junction Safeguard Aug. 15: A wedding occurred Tuesday morning at the Klotz summer cottage near Manitou Colorado between Miss Bertrice Klotz and Dr J LKE Shahan.
A provocative prompt asks whether vegetarians should marry grasa widows, inviting debate on dietary choices, social norms, and marital compatibility without providing a definitive stance.
A brief notice describes placing an advertisement in the Journal to bring results. It notes expected responses and encourages readers to submit their notices or offerings for prompt attention.
The pair sparred over skill and deception with Hewitt calling the figure bad yet brilliant while Jewett quipped he can lie in eight languages and swear in nine. The banter showcased sharp wit and verbal back and forth.
A brief quip features a woman asserting ease in minding her own business while noting the harder task of avoiding minding others. The second speaker points to the challenge of not minding when her own affairs are being intruded upon.
A Maine reader from Searsport reports rapid relief from an asthma attack after using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The note claims a few doses eased symptoms and less than a bottle cured the condition. Lemmons Pharmacy advertises the product and warns against substitutes.
The quote asserts that beauty gains weight through unity and simplicity in all expression. It emphasizes that what is inherently great shines brighter when spoken or written with concise clarity.
The Boston Herald notes a Cambridge high school student translating the phrase seables extremum capiat meaning the devil take the hindmost as a four car collision occurred. The line let the gears take the rear platform echoes the incident involving youths and machinery.
An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims the product aids backache rheumatism weak back and other kidney and bladder irregularities. It touts healing strength and quick beneficial results with no harmful drugs and notes sealed bottles in two sizes from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.