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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
3
The German Evangelical church held its annual Christmas service with ideal weather drawing many congregants from the country. Pastor Chr. T. Rasehe preached on Christ the New Born King from Luke 2 14 in German. A Sabbath school program followed, featuring recitations duets and songs, then presents from the Christmas tree were distributed to the audience.
The dealer and the customer can settle the question of service and quality but do not wait until railroads fail to provide good service.
The document outlines the parcel post rules under the Aug 24 1912 act. It defines fourth class matter up to eleven pounds and 72 inches combined length and girth, nonperishable items, and items not injurious to mail. It describes US postal zones eight and rate schedules from local to far zones with per pound charges and mentions maps stamps and postmaster general duties.
testimonial from Mrs. J. C. Hunshcke of Wapello Iowa describes severe backache dizziness and fatigue improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills one box restored rest and appetite endorsement urged. For sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents price 50 cents. Remember there is only Doan's sponsoring safe relief.
Poem laments overfed holiday season and craving for simple fare like liver and onions. Speaker rails against turkey goose and rich desserts while yearning for plain fried eggs bacon and buckwheat with sirup and sauerkraut galore.
The notice states a test is required before any readjustment of rates. It clarifies that the act does not change postage on seeds cuttings bulbs roots and plants. The system will take effect on January 1 1913.
Attorney general George Cosson plans to bill Michigan $500 for Herman Hirschfield’s transfer from Centerville Iowa to Bay City Michigan. He spoke with incoming state officials and expects prompt payment. Hirschfield, a Bay City resident, was found in Centerville and returned home by auto.
A scanned advertisement lists grocery items and prices for a Saturday specials sale. Items include bacon per lb and ham per lb, box matches, peanut butter, mustard, salmon, herring, canned vegetables, pickles, cooking apples, Crisco, and other staples with prices from 10c to 50c, inviting customers to visit the store.
The 57 passengers and crew of United Fruit steamer Turrialba, grounded off Atlantic City, arrived in New York aboard the Seneca. They praised the crew's discipline and calm passengers as lifeboats transferred them to the rescue ship. A single man allegedly panicked at the bridge.
London observers report Frank Craig the so called Coffee Cooler was discharged after testifying he helped Mrs Anna Gross acquire the revolver used in the death of actress Jessie McIntyre. The prosecution accepted his account that the weapon was bought for protection in the house where Gross lived.
Boston on December 26 reports Jesse Pomeroy once isolated in Charleston prison spoke with Mrs. Eugene M. Foss wife of Governor Foss. It marks the first time he has seen a woman besides his mother in 35 years of solitary confinement.
Denver merchants decide to use parcel post for delivering packages, a move that surprised local post office authorities and marked a new application of the parcel post law in the city.
Chicago boxer Jack Britton defeated local lightweight Tammy O Keefe in six rounds at the Olympia A A C venue in Philadelphia. Britton, Packey McFarland’s top rival, controlled center ring and earned the decision in a brisk card.
John Keckie Moll age 25 once a Hadger football star and Purdue head coach died in Madison on December 26 after a brief illness from typhoid fever at Gem Hospital. Moll had built a notable career in college football and coaching before his death.
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed with arrivals, departures, and service notes. Includes Nos 13 22 46 50 2 30 88 49 21 11 29 89 60 430 82 83 82 88 89, local freight and passenger trains, daily operations with Sunday exceptions, station agents listed.
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