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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
8
New York salutes the American Olympic heroes of 1912 with an elaborate reception. The parade features small children waving flags along the route. The Progressive party showcases cigarette cards of Oyster Bay figures with the slogan Let the People Rule.
The executive board considers gambling and other vice issues. Officials agree education is the best remedy for Jewish youth. They note orthodox synagogues fail to attract public school educated youths, leading to estrangement from parents.
A street scene description features a new double decker car with steel netting, low clearances, and automatic fare recording. Event plans include a September boxing match at St. Nicholas A C with Johnson and Jeanette, ticket tiers, and estimated grosses. Also notes health ad copy for Chamberlain's Tablets.
The United States warship Tuscarora lay off the Irish coast watched by the British frigate Ajax amid suspicions it was coaling to evade neutrality laws.
A lifeboat with thirteen aboard, from the City of Montreal which burned at sea on August 11, was found at Plymouth, England, ending fears they were lost.
Fifty Years Ago Sunday August 25 reports Stonewall Jackson's column capturing Mapassas Junction rear of General Pope's army and destroying Federal food supply. Confederates attempted to recapture Fort Donelson Tenn but were repulsed by the garrison.
Twenty five years ago Sunday Virchow a noted German scientist called the crown prince illness a warty growth with no cancerous tendency Gladstone moved in Parliament for the queen to suspend the proclamation of the Irish league.
An all day reunion of the Tri County Veterans Association drew over four hundred veterans to Muscatine with a parade and campfire. Commander Lot Abrahams and Col. J. D. Palmer spoke as Henry Bodman, who pulled down the red flag at socialist headquarters, received ovations. Officers for the coming year were elected and next meeting planned for Washington.
A humorous piece on housekeeping duties and gender roles describes the wife as a diligent housekeeper who manages a ten room home and serves a long dinner while the husband enjoys leisure. It playfully contrasts expectations of women's labor with male routines and offers satirical observations on marital domestic life.
Des Moines reports that the state normal school department is developing a complete course of study in agriculture and domestic science for teacher certification. With 90 plus state aided normal schools in operation, the guide aims to standardize curricula and bolster statewide education in rural subjects.
The wife plans to prosecute her husband who was arrested after an alleged attempt on her life. She asserts the incident was an attempted killing and intends legal action.
Aug 24 Kerr Campbell steam frightened in front of a blacksmith shop. His surrey with two little girls toppled. horses dashed down the street, toppled the buggy, and tore the top. The buggy and children were freed. the girls suffered only a nervous shock and minor bruises and recovered.
German editors from Iowa South Dakota Missouri Illinois and Nebraska members of the Northwest Editorial Association arrive by train for a three day session in Clinton.
Iowa City residents face high water demand with over 1,000,000 gallons daily. Waterworks draws directly from the river as wells run dry, causing bacterial contamination. Health officials urge boiling water before domestic use to prevent illness.
A tele gram allegedly from F. B. Taylor's wife claimed forgiveness and prompted his capture in Des Moines. He is accused of drugging his wife to conceal an overnight affair, but fled home when the message arrived.
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