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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
3
A Washington Star collection features light anecdotes and jokes about a fisherman’s father’s reactions, a telegram about affectionate kisses rejected by a landlord, a teacher’s dead languages riddle, and a nervous man anxious about a boastful acquaintance.
Limelight New York reports Bald Jack Rose a gambler and alleged strong arm squad collector for Lieut Charles Becker arraigned for hearing. Webber and Wallon hearings likely delayed. Rose intends to repeat his Rosenthal murder tale and may provide new facts as DA Whitman weighs leniency.
Fifty years ago on August 19 water from the Croton river was first turned on in the great reservoir in Central Park New York City. The federal garrison at Clarksville Tennessee with 850 men of the Seventy first Ohio surrendered to Confederates led by Colonel A R Johnson. A large store of federal army supplies fell into Confederate hands.
The British government branded the Irish National League as a dangerous organization promoting violence and resistance. Prosecutions of league members followed the proclamation, highlighting heightened political tension of the period.
Dr. C. Bybee of 609 Keeling Court Canton Kansas reports relief from kidney trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. He cites back pain headaches and diary spells subsiding and recommends the remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
In spring 1884 William E. Chandler tells of President Arthur blocking his role as delegate to the Republican national convention. Chandler recounts fears of political manipulation at Chicago and details missed chances to unite delegates for Arthur’s nomination.
The passage describes a memory garden planted by friends of the owner, where each person selects a beloved plant. It contrasts this with past memorial customs such as hair bracelets and chains, hairwork sockets, and patchwork quilts made from friends' dresses, praising the garden's enduring appeal.
A humorous exchange notes the heiress married to Lord Hardup inherits wealth from her father described as a Chicago pork business man. The remark implies the source of her fortune and mocks the barrel joke.
Emerson argues concentration is the secret of strength in politics and war, and essential in trade and all human affairs to achieve effective management.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa publishes a petition by Joseph Allen plaintiff against numerous defendants and unknown claimants. The suit seeks to quiet title to real estate described by legal parcels and to Davit the adverse claims and clouds, requiring appearance before noon on the second day of the next term beginning September 1912 at the courthouse.
A legal notice mentions Edmund D Morrieor as attorney for the plaintiff in a filing from Washington County Iowa. The text references a default or decree pending against a party in a civil matter.
The notice touts cures for incurable conditions with rapid diagnosis and treatment across throat, chest, stomach, liver, kidneys, and more. It claims to address epilepsy, paralysis, neuralgia, rheumatism, and eye issues, with special notes on stammering, tobacco habits, piles, fistulae, rupture, and cataracts.
Catalogues a list of ailments including nervous weakness, fatigue, memory lapses, irritability, blurred vision, pimples, restless nights, and a lack of confidence. Mentions weak vitality and urinary concerns as signs of modern health strain.
Advertisement touts treatment for sexual weakness and private diseases including syphilis and gonorrhea. Claims perfect cures of long standing cases with confidential, free consultations and no tonate or failures.
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