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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
4
A traveling storyteller recalls a Pueblo case about a Methodist minister’s gambler son promised $10,000 by his father’s will. The bequest would be paid in greenbacks by a trustee only if the son avoided gambling for two years. otherwise conditions shift.
A tale from Exchange recounts a minister’s son and a young gambler agreeing to reveal a hidden 100 bill prize if a rock is moved. The gambler balks at risking the jackpot. insisting on a guaranteed draw of two jacks before releasing the money.
A phonograph fiend attempted to steal Paderewski records during a Belfast Philharmonic Society concert. He was seized in Ulster Hall with attendants uncovering the act. The incident followed a speech by Sir Jervoise A. Raines on Western Europe's population trends. Two suspects, Frederick and Kate Chalker, faced South-Western Police Court for slaughter and neglect of children.
Mrs N L Black offers a fresh supply of Famous Melba Cream and Face Powder perfect for Xmas gifts. Hurry in as supplies won’t last long and quantities are limited.
The United States boldest contrast lies within California where Mt. Whitney soars to 14,499 feet and Death Valley dips about 450 feet below sea level, within roughly a hundred miles of each other.
Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding prolapsing or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50 cents.
Detectives arrest two suspects for running a baby farming operation across the country. Three children were shown in the morning cold. two died later. An inquest led by Dr. Troutbeck returned a manslaughter verdict against both prisoners. In a separate note, a Cardiff death recalls J G Benfield a Monmouthshire sergeant turned Lord Tredegar retainer.
A pie social and short literary program will be held Friday evening December 17 at the Young America school house. Everyone is invited. Verne Anderson, Teacher. 5416
A 1909 column critiques coarse language, arguing that profanity degrades the speaker and pollutes public discourse. It contrasts “great men” who swear rarely with “little men” whose loud cursing mars manners, citing historical examples and warning against vulgar talk.
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