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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
The text outlines domestic science as broader than pies and cakes, linking it to better milk and butter, cleaner environments, well heated homes, and improved rural schools. It describes the Extension Department’s aim to connect book knowledge with daily tasks, especially engaging girls, mothers, and teachers through Short Courses and related programs.
City bus line announces a call up service via phone number 589. Patrons May leave orders with Frank Rogers who will promptly attend to street and number details.
Irving Dillon lists Irish families such as Cronins Donoswans Lynches Burkes Nolans Dolans Heenans MecGurks Goonans Noonans McMullens and many more as they prepare to march in a proud Saint Patrick’s Day parade through Tara’s stately halls amid festive Irish heritage.
The county hospital board held a regular session to review the hospital superintendent Miss Kinne’s monthly report showing fifteen patients cared for during the month and similar average monthly receipts and expenditures. Absent were W. P. Gardner and Eugene Breitenbach. Dautremont’s successor will be named soon by the county supervisors.
Cedar Rapids Iowa December 12 A furniture polish salesman Charlies A Higby drew a revolver from his overcoat and fired four shots at his wife Martha Higby after saying you listen to me talk. The fatal attack ended Martha Higby's life as Higby opened fire in a domestic violence incident likely to lead to murder charges.
An old saying notes squirrels instinctively judge distances, never varying jumps yet always landing safely. It also observes dogs pacing beside horses, accurately measuring safe gaps and seldom getting hurt.
Stuart O Blythe son of Samuel G Blythe will enter Ames on December 30 for animal husbandry work. In a London letter he asks Prof Kenney for special feeding and cattle care duties to prepare him to run the large cattle ranch owned by the Montana political writer. He is a Wisconsin 1912 graduate who preferred ranching to law or business.
At a high school squad meeting Charles Vincent was chosen captain for 1913 after serving as fullback and acting captain in 1912. The outlook is bright with five graduates, backfield trio Vincent Fields Biscamp, plus returning linemen Brown Fulton Minick Eldridge Patterson Garard Conner, and several others expected to prove on the squad.
A bold newspaper ad touts Saturday savings on dill pickles, oysters, lard, detergents, and fresh produce. It lists bulk and per unit prices, claiming the lowest grocery prices and customer satisfaction.
A recalled fragment describes a girl who loved crayons as a child and vowed to draw a church and graveyard if allowed. The tale frames childhood creativity amid restraint and ambition.
A reflective quotation on choosing love over intellect. The speaker emphasizes that truth is heard through loving words and that only the lover's voice carries meaning. The message evokes Thoreau's spirit urging gentle, heartfelt expression.
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