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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
6
Margaret Anglin argues that higher education for women does not dull emotion but trains self control. She contends educated women still experience feelings, yet maintain poise and restraint, challenging the notion that cultivation erases genuine emotion.
The piece argues that educated women show genuine sympathy beyond mere emotion, noting education expands understanding of life and culture. It contends higher education does not dull feeling, but refines it, allowing women to express sincere affection and moral depth without hysterical display.
Discussion of corporate power and limits, ultra vires contracts, implied authority, and the role of state law. Explains that corporations must act within charters, may be liable for ultra vires acts, and highlights how foreign and domestic corporations are treated across states including taxes, reports, and licensing.
The national board of the National Association of Professional Baseball enacts a stricter rule requiring consent from the nine best for any sale of a pitcher by Pacific coast clubs. The measure aims to curb profit-driven transfers that harm the league, justified as an extraordinary emergency action.
The pacer Lucky Jim with a 2 16 4/5 time is set to be raced by owner Carleton of Michigan this year. Charles Hieu and Poutiae are mentioned in connection with the horse and upcoming events.
The article notes that some provisions deny standing to foreign corporations in state courts unless specified conditions are met, preventing them from initiating or defending lawsuits. The discussion continues in follow up text.
A fragment from Meggendorfer Blatter features a servant complaining of a strict mistress who counts coffee beans and accuses him of stealing one numbered bean. A landlady explains a shared wash bowl for boarders at a summer hotel while a passenger asks if the train will pause long enough for a drink.
Merritt Starr meets a West Virginia hog farmer who claims the hog survives on roots and acorns. The exchange explores improvised livelihoods and rural satire as the lawyer questions the practicality of feeding livestock with available foraged fare.
McCook Nebraska resident J. K. Forbes reports perfect success with Hyomei after trying other remedies. He praises its safety and ease, noting no stomach dosing and claims Columbia Pharmacy offers refunds if hay fever relief is not achieved. A complete Hyomei outfit costs 1.00 with extra bottles available.
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County a lengthy notice reports a petition by Robert L. Duncan owner of the described real estate in Section 13 Township 75 North Range 6 West. It names many defendants and unknown claimants asserting interests adverse to the plaintiff and outlines efforts to identify those interests.
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