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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1911
Page
4
A fragmented note references Americans in New York City and a foreign Tion context, offering unclear details on who is affected and what event or condition is described. The readable parts hint at a discussion of nationality or identity within an urban setting.
New York figures show natives 57.6 percent of the population and foreign whites 40.4 percent, with a ten year gain of 5 percent for foreign born residents. The city remains a melting pot as population rises 38.7 percent overall while white natives grow 52.9 percent and black residents 51.2 percent.
Congressman Sullivan with partner John Considine travels the West arranging new playhouses for western and Pacific coast cities. He expects to return to Congress next year and will host his Bowery Christmas feed to aid constituents, while critics note his ambition in theater magnate circles.
The Baker family and many friends thank neighbors for kindness shown during the death of mother and grandmother Mrs Rebecca Dean.
Rebecca Dean born January 1, 1830 in Hampshire County West Virginia died December 12 1911 at the home of her son Lewis southeast of Pleasant Hill church Survived by son Lewis daughter Martha Johnson of Big Horn Basin Wyoming and Della Hesser Hesseltine Raised five Baker brothers Levi Henry Nelson Wesley and Hiram and a sister in Washington She was predeceased by her husband of twelve years and belonged to the United Brethren church of her neighborhood.
A humorous exchange in a church setting features a parishioner scolding a departing Reverend Dr for missing services while another person complains of loud snoring keeping them awake. The dialogue hints at personal friction and comic tension within a small-town congregation.
Notice offers 10 percent off entire stock of single and double driving harnesses and full saddle line. Prices reduced now with goods guaranteed. Customers urged to patronize Hyink and Hoefflin at 5916.
Bohumir Kryl and his two daughters Marie and Josephine performed a confident concert in Graham to a modest crowd. Marie played piano solos and accompanied the group while Josephine wowed with violin, and Kryl showcased his cornet abilities, all aided by a high quality Schumann piano from Caner Music.
Kenosha boxing shut down as boxing games fade locally while New York athletes back fund drive at Madison Square Garden to aid poor families. Longboat shifts to boxing in 150 pound class after Marathon. NY boxing chief opposes white and colored matches. Juarez track set for big attendance with Mexican fans. Racing to run seven days weekly after Christmas. Sport writers join fiction scene with Runyan and others. Kinney Lou horse sells low at Madison Square Garden sale. Jack Johnson provokes British Masonic protest but remains proud Mason. First intercollegiate basketball clash Pennsylvania versus Princeton today.
Sidewalk sketches recount Balboa as a printer of grand finds and a punchline in the Pacific discovery tale. The piece notes his 1517 death, mock history of Dewey’s rival roars, and a humorous take on early explorers amid a collage of university sports notes. It closes with Princeton heading into a busy three-game stretch against Columbia West Point and Dartmouth before Yale visits on Washington's Birthday.
A light exchange reveals a mother urging restraint and a daughter admitting she could not resist Tom’s kiss, highlighting a tender moment of confession and forgiveness.
Foley Kidney Pills claim quick relief for kidney and bladder disorders. Ad promises cures within medicine’s reach and directs purchase through all druggists.
A St Petersburg mother bought blood oranges from a fruit dealer who injected ordinary fruit with aniline red and saccharine using a hypodermic syringe. A needle fragment lodged in a child's throat causing pain and bleeding, revealing the deception.
A New York aero club member notes Jules Vedrines lost the Daily Mail prize to Conneau but predicts future glory. Vedrines, speaking at a Savoy luncheon in London, says failure acts as a tonic and success comes with better motors and new chassis.
A Saturday night at the Sheffield Western Australia Albert hall featured Miss Gertrude Bingham singing while a noisy gallery patron ignored calls to quiet. Sketch artist Prot Fenton Cross then drew a portrait of the man as a donkey in ten seconds, prompting laughter and silence for the rest of the show.
Public sale announced for farm 7 miles southwest of Washington and near Titus and Brighton. Livestock include 25 horses 66 cattle 140 hogs plus 12 tons hay 1500 bushels corn seed corn and farm implements. Household goods and 7 room house described with details of barns wells and outbuildings. Terms: 10 percent day of sale balance on transfer and 50 percent held as mortgage. Auctioneer Austin Sutherland. Clerks H T Reynolds. Sale dates listed as 6 8 16 22 26.
Nostalgic note recalls grandmothers using sage tea to preserve hair color. Modern alternative Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy offered at fifty cents a bottle promises color restoration and scalp toning with money back guarantee. Sold by McElhinney Drug Co and druggists under official agency.
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