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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
5
The collector asks why a prosperous man won’t pay debts and the man replies he cannot, fearing payment would ruin him and others who depend on him. The exchange reveals a understated critique of wealth and responsibility in a satirical voice.
Vernon Sigler travels to Washington Tuesday night with his uncle Godefry Sigler to visit relatives in Salina Kansas. He will begin duties as clerk of courts at the start of the new year following vacation time. Citizens visit Vienna for assorted nut candies and fresh treats amid cold weather readings.
Mrs John Ferguson of Monmouth Illinois visits with her sisters Mrs J A Gibson and Mrs Eva Livingston. Mrs Martha Webster Peterson of Fulton Illinois is staying with friends in the city. Nice celery and lecture at the Royal Market. Don’t miss the treat tomorrow evening. Call me early mother dear. And just leaves the door ajar for breakfast caps before they’re sold at the bazaar.
Night watchman alerts police after four shotguns disappear from O. K. Mauck hardware on North Iowa Avenue between 12:30 and 1:00 AM. Two double barreled, one single barreled, and one repeating shotgun taken with shells. Burglars entered via east window, escaped through west door. Three suspicious strangers seen nearby. search underway and statewide warnings issued. Hillsboro burglary report of knives razors clothing and other items also noted.
The ad warns that sickness and helplessness threaten the working man linking kidney disease to reduced earnings. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and urges buying the genuine yellow package from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A tourist in Bow ton recalling a miner’s cabin tale says the prospector stayed cheerful after hardship. The miner answers he has been cheerful since a prior Bow ton visit, no matter what happens to him.
Inventor unveils a shirt featuring a plurality of lapels designed to attach to the trousers for support. This method would dispense with suspenders and allow belts to be worn loosely.
A $50,000 loss from a fire at the Bijou moving picture theatre in Muscatine Iowa last night gutted the building leaving only a wall. The fire also damaged Sterneman clothing stock to the tune of $20,000 after smoke and water exposure. Fire origin suspected incendiary or faulty wiring.
A comic paper father on the stairs at 11 55 p m asks if the young man knows how to say good night. The daughter responds from the dark hall that she certainly believes he does.
A large assortment of chocolate dipped pieces showcased at the Vienna shop. The display highlights an array of sweets likely appealing to shoppers seeking confectionery treats.
A midair crash between two elevated trains near New York injured 35 people, seven seriously, as the wreckage sparked by the third rail. A separate wireless report from the steamer Eastern says all aboard are safe and able to walk ashore.
Rev G F DeVol will address Star Theatre at 3 pm and 7 pm next Sunday following his Baptist church address. Afternoon talk asks Is a Man Better Than a Sheep and the evening discusses The Great Conflict Between Romanism Protestantism and Infidelity. A A DeVol is expected to whistle The Holy City at night. Free admission.
Increased attendance marked the second meeting in a Presbyter ian series at the church. The Rev. H. E. Greer from the Reformed Presbyterian church preached on Let this mind be in you. The talk contrasted the mind of Christ with the world and urged regeneration as the path to the mind of Christ. Dr A S Smith opens evening service at 7 45 with Rev Rh Hughes to follow Saturday at 2 30. Lord's Supper to be observed on Sabbath morning.
In Notgrove Gloucestershire England a two year old boy fell into a trough while playing with a three year old girl. The girl alerted the mother who rescued the boy with help and revived him.
A fragment notes that a good impulse carries risk when it prompts action before reflection. The text emphasizes the value of restraint and thoughtful decision making rather than rapid response.
A short consumer notice urging readers to purchase candy fresh and crisp at a Vienna shop.
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