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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
4
New York August fashion notes highlight summer to fall transition in dress details. Collars jabots lace frills and crystal buttons elevate blouses and vests. belts girdles and ribbons offer versatile finishing touches. Floral ribbon flowers hatpins fillets and jeweled pins add color and elegance to gowns and lingerie blouses.
One man dies and two others are fatally hurt after an automobile collides with an Aurora Elgin electric train near Wheaton on race day. Victims include H B Landon of South Elgin and C B Landen of South Elgin. another Landon from Syracuse is also listed among the injured. The crash occurs as race crowds react and two vehicles crash near the grandstand. Terme of Chicago and his wife suffer serious injuries in a second crash involving race spectators and vehicles.
Teachers met at the high school to finalize plans for Monday’s opening. Plumbing at the high school is incomplete causing use of the court house facilities for a few days. Domestic science equipment from McKee is delayed, but rest of preparations proceed. enrollment outlook is strong and registration is under control.
Henry Bowne aged nineteen, an employee on the Snyder Ferris wheel, was found by officers in improper relations with a local girl. He faced a mayor’s hearing and received a 30 day sentence in the county jail for indecent behavior and disorderly conduct. The girl was released and further court action is anticipated next week.
A brief classified item in the Journa urges quick results from a want ad. It promises fast responses and emphasizes the practical, results oriented nature of the listing.
Washington suffered a four to three defeat to Newton at Newton yesterday marking the third Newton victory over the home club this season. Um pire Morgan is suspected to have presided over the game and delays of five or six hours for the trip from Washington contributed to the loss. The team travels to Newton again today hoping for an even series.
Spokane school authorities drop baseball and football from scholastic sports citing budget and safety concerns. Football practice will begin next week. The move affects all middle and high school athletic programs.
A compact snapshot shows standings from the American League National League and several minor leagues. Teams like New York Cleveland St Louis Pittsburgh and Boston appear with win loss records and winning percentages alongside city and league labels.
A multi-league score listing shows American League games Cleveland and Rosyn leading wins, National League results including Chicago and St Louis, plus Central and allied leagues. Several contests were postponed or forfeited, with notes of seven innings and rain-related delays.
A brief quotation by Semms on conquest emphasizes endurance belief and steady effort as the path to success, noting the ease of conditions when persistence governs action. The line reflects a motto of perseverance and unwavering resolve.
Jones reports he settled a railroad injury claim for 2000 dollars after losing three toes when struck by a train months ago. He notes Smith inquires about business while sharing his compensation outcome.
The Carnival company ends its week here with a lively finale and positive word on audience reception. Management praises clean shows and good acts including the Society Circus and museum attractions. Director A Miller has led for nineteen years guiding a troupe that has traveled over 600000 miles. plans a 1914 Australia tour with Mr Snyder currently in Australia arranging details.
City announces that all blacksmith shops will be closed on Labor Day Monday. Local merchants urge customers to plan ahead and note potential service delays.
A public sale of household goods will be held on the square next Saturday afternoon, September 7, at 2:30, for D. F. Macon.
Davis announces fall piano term begins September 6. Those wishing to enroll should register by that date. Phone 379 Black, studio over Blair T. Co. store.
Sabbath school at 9 45 morning service at 11 evening service at 7 30 Rev W O Fisher is pastor and extends a cordial invitation to all.
An editorial asserts tears are not tied to sorrow but to depleted emotion across characters. It argues crying is common in children due to less stable nerves and in men due to tougher emotional control. The piece dismisses tears as a persuasive device.
Milton Fread of Ainsworth Iowa dies after two weeks illness from paralysis at his home. Born December 1 1845 near Madison Indiana he moved to Iowa in 1889. He leaves wife Elizabeth Mason and two children Ray and Alys and several siblings. Funeral at 2:30 pm conducted by Rev J C Shipp Baptist Church with burial in Ainsworth cemetery.
Reflective note quoting Marivaux that in this world one must be a little too kind to be truly kind. It emphasizes generous conduct tempered by social reality.
Labor Day falls on next Monday September 2 with post offices closing after 11 a.m. The morning will see regular mail delivery, then no further service for the day due to the holiday.
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