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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
6
A complete demonstrator with genuine Durham Duplex blade priced at 35 cents. The regular outfit including six blades and stropper in plush lined case offered at 2 dollars 50 cents. "Ever Ready" razor available for 1 dollar.
Iowa State college home economics leaders will man a booth at the international live stock show in Chicago. Miss Catherine J. MacKay and Miss Ruth Michaels will demonstrate economical beef and mutton cuts and how to prepare them. They aim to help housewives buy and serve cheaper meats while maintaining nutrition and flavor.
Washington December 3 The trial of Judge Robert W Archbold of the United States Commerce Court on impeachment charges brought by the House of Representatives begins in the Senate today The proceedings mark a historic confrontation over formal accusations against a federal judge in Washington D C
Senate schedule delays action as President’s message takes priority. Archbold has not participated since impeachment preparations began. Worthington states he will not join court work until charges are resolved.
A reader states they have a wood saw and are ready to begin wood sawing promptly, and provides contact details Tele phone R 40-40 J T Tucker 24416.
Nearly 2000 schools colleges and women clubs across the United States observe Economics Day in memory of Ellen H Richards a pioneer who linked laboratory methods with household science. Her Boston Institute of Technology ascent and founding of the National Home Economies Association are noted as lasting contributions. A $100000 fund in her honor is being raised to support departments she organized with completion expected January 1.
Herbert Waugh and Orrin Drummond, both local druggists, were found guilty of contempt of court for disobeying an injunction against selling intoxicants. Each was fined 600 dollars plus costs. The decision followed extensive testimony and raids linked to Dr Lewsinger's incident on November 18.
Buffalo detectives hired by Dunn associates in Chicago pursue leads as they suspect foul play after the Chicago man H. J. Dunn vanished a month ago and his fate remains unknown.
Rail executives discuss union resistance to a 20 percent cut in government mail contracts claiming parcels post will swell traffic. Denver Rio Grande plans a 15 mile double track detour around Soldier Summit Utah costing 3 million. An exhibit compares road surfaces from Appian Way to modern macadam.
Cincinnati hosts the ninth annual convention of the American Road Builders Association with delegates from about twenty five states. The exhibit features the U S Office of Public Roads display including models of modern road types and road building history dating to 300.
An advert warns against mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co Toledo. The ad claims mercury causes smell loss and system disruption while urging readers to buy genuine Hall's from reputable physicians and druggists. It notes internal action and a price per bottle with testimonials available.
Adolph Scheide, aged AT years, of Sheldon, swallowed a piece of his false teeth during Thanksgiving dinner at Charles Swanson's home. He gasped, vomited in the kitchen, collapsed, and died within minutes.
Plaintiffs Boyd B. Berdo Carrie Marie Winter Berdo Wanda Ruth Winter Fannie Winter John Bellville Jr and Mary Olive Bellville sue numerous defendants including Fanny Ashby and The Burlington and Northwestern Railway Co seeking to quiet title to extensive farm land in Washington County Iowa described by sections townships and ranges. The petition asserts twenty years of adverse possession and seeks cancellation of unknown claims and a decree establishing plaintiffs title with defendants barred from any interest. Court action begins January 6 1913 with Eicher Livingston as attorneys for plaintiffs.
Chas H Keck sues to quiet title to the southeast quarter of section 33 township 76 north range 6 west, naming many defendants and unknown claimants. The petition asserts ownership in fee simple and seeks barring of all adverse claims with decree entered if defendants fail to answer by January 2 1918. The notice is published as required by law.
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